Brigham Young University · 8 hours ago
Finance Manager - Special Events
Provo, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $119K/yr
5+ years expBrigham Young University is a flagship higher education institution dedicated to faith and student service. The Finance Manager for Special Events will oversee the financial management of events, including budgeting, financial reporting, and HR-related guidance.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead and administer all aspects of a multi-million-dollar budget, including allocation, strategic planning, and forecasting
Provide financial counseling to unit leadership on cost savings, funding strategies, and cash-flow management
Deliver clear, data-driven financial reporting and analysis to support leadership decisions
Evaluate unit funding levels to identify shortfalls or excesses and develop action plans to address them
Prepare profit and loss statements for 100+ events annually
Provide accounting leadership by directing or approving monthly and annual accounting activities, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial close processes
Monitor and ensure proper payment of royalties and oversee bankcard processing, chargebacks, and refunds
Manage hiring, supervision, and performance of finance operations staff and ticket office leadership
Provide consultative HR guidance and coaching on culture, compensation, hiring, organizational design, performance management, and workforce planning
Identify and address HR-related unit needs and issues
Qualification
Required
A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business
5+ years of experience working in accounting
Preferred
Accounting or business leadership experience in a venue management environment
Certified Venue Manager or Certified Venue Professional Designation
Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration
Financial analysis, budgeting, general accounting, purchasing, problem-solving, critical thinking
Proven ability to organize, prioritize, coordinate, and manage workflow to meet multiple deadlines
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to be consistently precise, accurate, and thorough
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Professionalism, efficiency, and ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key partners
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)
Generous vacation and sick time, plus 13 paid holidays
Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
Access to athletic facilities
Excellent medical/dental benefits
Short/long term disability benefits
Paid parental and maternity leave
Wellness program
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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