Accounting Operations Manager

Job Summary: Manage accounting activities, and provides specialized analysis and financial reporting.

Job-Specific Responsibilities:

• Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment

• Establish and monitor effective accounting processes and systems to maintain accounting controls

• Ensure department's accurate and timely financial reporting

• Identify operational challenges; research and implement solutions

• May prepare tax documentation and financial statements

• Ensure the school/unit financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles

• Collaborate on the development of new accounting procedures within school/unit that support University wide policies and initiatives

• Prepare department for annual and interim audits from internal and external firms/agencies

• Ensure financial compliance with University policies and procedures, audit and accounting disclosure requirements, and applicable legal rules and regulation

Working Conditions:  Work is performed in an office setting; this is a hybrid position requiring 1 day on campus (subject to change)

Physical Requirements:  Sitting and using near vision for reading and computer work for extended periods of time.