Finance Manager

The University of Virginia; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia seeks a Finance & Business Manager / Director of Finance to oversee financial activities for Business Services, supporting the UVA Bookstore and ensuring compliance with University policies. The role includes staff supervision and process improvements to boost efficiency.

Key responsibilities involve implementing financial policies, analyzing data for strategic planning, and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field is required.
• Five to six years of relevant professional experience at Manager/Director level is required.
• Experience in financial operations and reporting, preferably in a higher education setting.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee daily business office services in compliance with University policies.
• Coordinate implementation of financial policies and operational improvements to enhance performance.
• Gather, analyze, and report financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making.

Skills

Staff management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Five to six years of relevant professional experience (Director level requires six with two years managerial)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Seeking a Finance & Business Manager / Director of Finance, the full-time position will oversee financial activities and processes for Business Services, primarily supporting the UVA Bookstore and ensuring compliance with University policies while managing staff and enhancing operational efficiency.

Key responsibilities

• Supervise staff and oversee daily business office services in compliance with University policies
• Coordinate implementation of financial policies and operational improvements to enhance performance
• Gather, analyze, and report financial data to support strategic planning and decision-making

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Five years of relevant professional experience for Manager level; six years with two years of managerial experience for Director level
• Experience in financial operations and reporting, preferably in a higher education setting
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff effectively