Job Details

Financial Manager

Position Number: 7012933
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Financial Manager
Lubbock
44151BR
Accounting Services

Position Description
Manages a section in Accounting Services; coordinates activities of personnel to carry out departmental objectives related to assigned funding sources and/or systems management to include interpretation and compliance of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

About the University
Founded in 1923, Texas Tech University began with a mission to serve the needs of West Texas, but its impact has always reached far beyond. Today, Texas Tech, located in Lubbock (pop. 300,000+), is home to a vibrant community of more than 42,000 students.Texas Tech's 1,800-acre campus showcases Spanish Renaissance architecture and is home to one of the country's largest public art collections. Its 13 colleges include a prestigious School of Law and a distinguished School of Veterinary Medicine. These programs equip students with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their respective fields. Built on the values of West Texas - hard work, grit and authenticity - the university graduates students who are deeply engaged in service to their communities and well-positioned to succeed in the world. Texas Tech is committed to achieving research and scholarly accomplishments that compare favorably to the member institutions of the Association of American Universities (AAU). For more than 100 years, Texas Tech has been a premier destination for those seeking a world-class education and a unique, personalized experience as a member of the Red Raider family.

About the Department and/or College

Major/Essential Functions
Assist AMD with strategic planning for Research Accounting in service to the goals & objectives of Accounting Services (AS) and the University, including developing strategies for implementing new and enhancing current processes & tracking key performance indicators for Research performance evaluation, integrating performance metrics into AS operations and for campus use.

Supervise & oversee assigned daily operations of sponsored projects post-award management, including staff hiring & training, workload management, performance reviews, and fostering a culture of sustainable excellence.

Collaborate with institutional constituents and/or other research institutions to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems, provide training and education regarding sponsored project administration and establish best practices for managing sponsored projects.

Promote institutional compliance with laws, policies, and regulations that govern sponsored project activities. Collaborate with AMD on policy development, regulation interpretation, and risk assessment. Organize and lead assigned compliance reviews, co-lead compliance committees, provide input on award T&Cs and assist with internal and external audits.

Develop and deliver internal and campus-wide training programs for principal investigators, research faculty, department grant administrators and AS Research staff. Develop and maintain internal and campus-wide Cognos reports to analyze trends and monitor compliance and performance.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus five years' experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination or education and/or related experience equal to nine years.

Preferred Qualifications
Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy), fund accounting, Banner, and/or COGNOS. Accounting or finance degree, CPA or CPA candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.

Pay Range
$78,900 - $102,600 - $126,200

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.