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Wayne State University · 5 hours ago

Manager, Finance and Administration, Student Auxiliary Services (SAS)

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $80K/yr

3+ years exp

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Manager, Finance and Administration, Student Auxiliary Services (SAS) at its Detroit campus location. The role involves managing financial and administrative activities within the Student Auxiliary Services division, including budget management, financial reporting, and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

Manage, plan, and maintain all unit budgets in accordance with allocation provisions, budget policy, and regulations for all fund types including revenues, scholarship, endowment funds, and sponsored programs. Assist with the development of short and long-term strategic plans. Prepare projections or forecasts of expenses in comparison to budget categories/line items to avoid deficits, optimize use of available funds, and adhere to approved budget parameters

Provide financial reporting information for areas of responsibility to assist management in their planning and decision making. Develop detailed statistical analyses and reports outlining fiscal activities. Use systems to analyze, interpret, and report on data. Develop and generate reports for management and sponsoring agencies

Maintain internal control systems to assure integrity of financial transactions to prevent errors, omissions, and possible fraudulent activity. Monitor, identify, and reconcile all aspects of financial compliance with department and University policy. Develop and monitor administrative policies and procedures

Manage and provide direct supervision to staff. Will recruit, hire, train, direct daily activities, discipline, and develop staff to ensure accurate and timely customer service and service delivery. Ensure transactions for all academic and non-academic personnel within the assigned units are performed in compliance with university policy and procedure

Manage HR/Payroll functions, including creation and/or approval of Electronic Personnel Action Forms and Position Action Requests. Reconcile Human Resource Management System to Financial Management System

Manage, track, and maintain maintenance contract renewals. Coordinate vendor renewal and price quotation process for hardware and software maintenance contracts, which may include cost negotiations with vendors. Participate in the review and authorization of purchase requisitions and procurement card transactions, ensuring timely and accurate processing and compliance with department and University policy

Performs other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial ReportingBudget ManagementAccounting PrinciplesUniversity Computing SystemsSupervisory ExperienceProcurement ProcessesGoal SettingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university supplemented by coursework in business administration, accounting, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Three to five years direct experience in a higher-level financial reporting/accounting/finance position, preferably in an academic setting

Comprehensive understanding of accounting/finance principles and practices

Experience working in a fast-paced, high-demand environment

High level of proficiency with university computing systems, including Banner FMS & HRMS, COGNOS, and Hyperion

Proven ability to budget and account for revenues and expenditures, reconcile accounts, provide reports and projections, and analyze and present financial information

Ability to plan and manage multiple project responsibilities, meet deadlines, work under pressure, and function independently

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Successful ability to define realistic/specific goals and objectives and to engage staff in adopting and achieving new standards of performance and accountability, personal credibility, planning/project management, teamwork, and peer relationships

Ability to work independently while establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a wide variety of constituents