Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

Lead the F&A team on accounting operations, including but not limited to account management, reconciliations, Adaptive Planning, year-end, and other tasks. Support the Assistant Dean with data analytics on tuition revenue, what-if scenarios, and cost allocations of all programs. Administer budgets for up to 10 departments. Analyze expenditure and revenue areas; identify problem areas and recommend changes to assigned departments.

Assume lead role in the working budget process; enter data into the Adaptive Planning system; compile and reconcile reports; make recommendations. Assume lead in year-end closing process; work with the University’s Finance Office to provide accruals, deferrals, and prepaid expenses. Assume lead in gift and endowment account management. Take the lead on working with H/R & Payroll and the Dean’s Office on updating the summer research/summer pay spreadsheet. Continually seek ways to improve processes, make data accessible, support strategic decisions, and help the Assistant Dean pursue the objectives of the College and University.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift ten lbs

Preferences: 5 years of supervisory experience. Understanding of UMD systems, or related. Attention to detail. Problem-solver. Experienced and thoughtful manager. “Player-coach” for accounting team, with demonstrated results


Licenses/ Certifications:

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions.
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.

Additional Job Details

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

BMGT-Dean-Office of Finance & Accounting

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$170K - $180K

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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