Brigham Young University · 11 hours ago
Finance Manager - Part-time/28 hrs per week
Utah County, UT
Part-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$38.25/hr - $49.75/hr
4+ years expBrigham Young University is seeking a Finance Operations Manager for the BYU Marriott School of Business. This strategic role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and fostering a culture of financial accountability throughout the college while providing leadership and training to staff.
Higher Education
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Tate
Responsibilities
Serve as primary liaison between college departments and university financial services, vendors, and auditors
Resolve complex departmental accounting issues requiring sophisticated problem-solving
Lead and support month-end, year-end closing, and audit processes college-wide
Review, edit, and process all journal entries and budget adjustments across the college
Provide comprehensive financial analysis and forecasting for the Dean's Office and college departments
Prepare, manage, and review budgets for all Dean's Office functions and assist other college units as needed
Develop and deliver regular and ad hoc financial reports, dashboards, and analyses to support strategic planning and decision-making
Promote wise and proper stewardship of university and college assets and resources
Provide expert assistance and training to department finance operations specialists on complex and unique situations
Supervise, hire, and train student financial employees, developing their professional skills
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related area
Four years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Strong accounting principles knowledge with intermediate to advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, v-lookups, complex formulas)
Excellent organizational abilities with high attention to detail and mature judgment for handling confidential information
Proven ability to train/manage employees and explain financial concepts to diverse audiences with varying expertise levels
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills with ability to work independently and collaborate across organizational levels
Preferred
Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business-related area
Five years of accounting experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in higher education finance or complex organizational environments
Expertise with databases, data visualization tools (Tableau), and ERP systems (Workday)
Knowledge of higher education financial policies and BYU/state/federal regulations
Strong commitment to BYU Marriott's mission with demonstrated interest in continuous process improvement
Experience with internal controls and audit preparation
Benefits
401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits after two years
Access to athletic facilities
Access to the library
Free on-campus parking
Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
Company
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private research university that seeks to develop students of intellect and character to continue learning.
1001-5000 employees
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