Financial Manager - Hankamer School of Business

What We are Looking For

The Financial Manager serves as a key member of the Business Office within Hankamer School of Business reporting to the Business Officer and supports the mission of Baylor University by managing the departmental/unit fiscal functions in accordance with nonprofit accounting practices, federal and state guidelines, and University policies and procedures. The qualified candidate will provide responsible stewardship, leadership, and management of university and grant funding through the implementation of effective financial processes and management of daily financial operations.

A bachelor's degree and three years of experience are required. A master's degree and five years of experience are preferred.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.

• Oversee business activities to include approval and appropriate accounting for requisitions, invoices, expense reports, new supplier requests, payments, gifts, and revenues in accordance with policies and regulations
• Ensures departmental/unit accounts are reconciled timely and accurately, coordinating appropriate resolution, and communicating results
• Ensures departmental/unit support of audit functions, maintenance of internal controls and compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
• Develops and maintains annual operating and non-operating budgets for assigned departmental/unit funds
• Advise Business Officer on financial matters, including proper accounting, internal controls, management of operational funds, grant funds, unrestricted funds, gifts, budgets, and expenditures
• Assist Business Officer and University in ensuring appropriate execution of contracts, including analyzing, and negotiating business terms Maintain expertise in chart of accounts, budgets, and forecasts for designated department(s)/unit(s)
• Maintains appropriate trainings/certifications and knowledge of financial guidelines, internal controls, and University, division and departmental policies and practices
• Works collaboratively providing planning, analysis, forecasting, and reporting within designated department(s)/unit(s), including advising on appropriate policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assists Business Officer in documenting business requirements, gathering data, evaluating, and implementing plans, initiatives, strategies, and opportunities in support of the School/Division’s strategic plan
• Works collaboratively with Business Officer, providing planning, financial analysis forecasting, and reporting, monitoring the accuracy and completeness of fiscal information while examining revenue and expenditure trends and spend rates
• Support Business Officer in departmental/divisional personnel resource planning, including analysis of effort, classroom scheduling and allocation/optimization of personnel resources
• Assists in the preparation of financial reports to grantors, in collaboration with University Research Administrators and programmatic teams
• Collaborates with Research Administrators on grant expenditures regarding compliance with allowability restrictions and university policy. Perform ad hoc duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission and as requested
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with University policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.