Finance Manager - College Of Arts & Sciences

Howard University is a comprehensive, research-oriented, historically Black private university providing an educational experience of exceptional quality to students of high academic potential with particular emphasis upon the provision of educational opportunities to promising Black students. Further, the University is dedicated to attracting and sustaining a cadre of faculty who are, through their teaching and research, committed to the development of distinguished and compassionate graduates and to the quest for solutions to human and social problems in the United States and throughout the world.

Salary commensurate with qualifications, education & University guidelines.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for all fiscal components of the project. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Principal Investigator, Co-Organizer, COAS Finance Team, The Office of Research, The Office of Human Resources, The Office of Procurement and Contracting, The Budget Office and other intuitional offices. The incumbent will manage the financial portfolio for the grant and prepare all required financial reports.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

Involves no responsibility or authority for the direction of others.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include executives, administrators and employees from all divisions and departments within the university structure. External contacts include auditors, representatives from federal, state and local regulatory agencies and vendors.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide advanced report creation and analysis using spreadsheets, databases and other advanced reporting tools.
• Plans, organizes and conducts budget, financial and management reviews to ensure efficient resource management in the department. Ensure completion of grant financial reports for the grant.
• Monitor project balances, ensure ongoing clearance of suspense reports.
• Provide guidance and input on key operational and systems initiatives impacting the financial reporting and analysis processes.
• Process all financial transactions for procurement of goods and services, travel, consultants, and subgrants or subawards.
• Maintain a record of all financial receipts for grant purchases and reconcile P-Card transactions.
• Provide general accounting and financial management support for the project.
• Consult with the grant leadership team preparation of operating budgets based on actual performance, previous budget figures, estimated revenue, expense reports and other factors.
• Compare departmental expenditures with budget allocations to analyze budgets and recommend approval or disapproval to management.
• Consult with units or departments regarding budget analysis, financial reports, reconciliations, irregular and unusual transactions and problem resolutions.
• Confer with the PI, Dean, Department Chair and directors with respect to budgetary controls and grant-related issues.
• Monitor revenue and expense accounts to identifying problem accounts.
• Research, compile and update budgetary and forecast data for various financial reports.
• Monitor changes in regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to work activities; inform appropriate staff of findings.
• Compile data for the preparation of various reports of research grant/contract activities involving moderately complex statistical compilations and thorough understanding of departmental policies and procedures.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge of analytical budgetary counting.
• Knowledge of the budgeting cycle and process.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive complex financial and budget reports. Ability to formulate comprehensive budget planning processes.
• Competence in both oral and written English to communicate in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students and customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or closely. Related field and minimum of 3-6 years of relevant experience. 11 years of related work experience may be substituted in lieu of educational qualifications.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex,sexual orientation,gender or gender identity, marital status, religion, disability or protected veterans status. Veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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