Financial Services Mgr

The Financial Services Manager leads the Information Technology Services (ITS) financial team in providing comprehensive business support, financial analysis, and accounting services. This role ensures financial transactions are timely, accurate, and compliant with institutional, state, and federal regulations. This role provides financial oversight for ITS operational accounts, technology service operations, and related financial activities. The position is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial oversight for ITS cost objects and accounts, while supervising staff and developing consistent financial processes that support effective ITS operations.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or related field

5 years progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, or business operations management

Demonstrated leadership experience, including prior supervisory responsibility or significant experience leading projects and coordinating the work of others.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and data analysis.

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Equivalent combination of education and experience, that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Experience working in higher education, government accounting, or large institutional environments.

Experience with enterprise financial systems or business-to-business software and procurement platforms (e.g., SAP and SAP Ariba).

Knowledge of university financial structures, such as state-aided, revolving, auxiliary, grant, or foundation funds.

Prior supervisory experience, including work direction, performance feedback, and staff development.

The ideal candidate is an agile professional with strong interpersonal communication skills, flexibility and responsiveness; exhibits high ethical standards; proficient in managing time and competing priorities; responsive and committed to managing, supporting and motivating staff; committed to the ideals of a major public research university.

Sponsorship will not be offered for this position.

Job Location:

Kearney, NE 68847, Lincoln, NE 68588, Omaha, NE 68182

The University of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the University of Nebraska to adopt and support measures designed to prevent and eliminate discrimination against employees and prospective employees of the University of Nebraska based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation.

The University of Nebraska does not condone or tolerate discrimination.