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Job Code: 87098
FLSA Status: This position is typically exempt.
Prepared By: NAU Human Resources Department
Revision Date: 08-06-99
SUMMARY:
A professional management position primarily responsible for overseeing all financial records and budgets for a department or division of the university. This position operates with broad authority and functions as part of the executive management team.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Fiscal Operations Manager differs from the Business Manager Senior position in that it requires more years of experience and has a broader responsibility for the department’s Fiscal Operations. The Fiscal Operations manager has greater decision authority.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following are examples of typical duties. Other duties may be assigned. Essential duties should be identified on a more specific working job description.
- Provides training and oversight of lower level business managers and accounting staff.
- Develops strategic financial planning reports and recommendations.
- Represents the department or division within the university community on financial or operational matters.
- Prepares monthly financial reports
- Monitors financial accounts, redistributing resources when appropriate.
- Reviews permanent and temporary staffing plans for future fiscal years for appropriateness and accuracy.
- Responsible for preparing departmental budgets.
- Reviews plans for capital expenditures supplies and incorporates needs into budget.
- Develops procedures and controls related to fiscal issues.
- Maintain file of monthly CUFS reports and reconciles to in-house expenses and revenue records.
- May act as computer network administrator.
- May be assigned other administrative projects and responsibilities
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Familiarity with policies and procedures related to public sector budgeting, accounting and personnel.
- Extensive experiences with spreadsheet word processing, electronic messaging, and automated financial systems.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with different constituencies: administrators, faculty, staff and students.
- Demonstrated commitment to cultural diversity and ability to work with individuals or groups with diverse backgrounds.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Typically requires Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting, plus five years of directly related experience. Preferred is a Master’s degree, and University budgeting experience. |
