Finance Manager - Research Operations & Planning

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; McAllen, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Financial Manager to oversee daily finance operations in the Office of Research. You will supervise staff, implement strategic financial programs, and ensure compliance with policies.

This role focuses on improving efficiency and delivering accurate financial reporting across university units. The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and at least four years in finance or accounting, including supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field from an accredited university.
• Four (4) years of financial or accounting related experience, including supervisory experience.
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages the daily operations of assigned accounting or finance unit and associated complex accounting or financial assignments in accordance with applicable regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, reviews and evaluates unit activities and support systems and implements changes to improve and maintain the effectiveness of unit operations.
• Coordinates accounting work procedures and operations in the department to achieve efficiency.
• Creates, reviews and approves various accounting records, reports, and applications.
• Provides accounting and financial support and services to various university departments, and internal and external users.
• Assists in implementing short and long range strategies and financial plans in support of departmental goals.
• Prepares statements, reports, projects, estimates, and/or projects as requested.
• Coordinates with administrators and other departments the timely processing of all applicable transaction.
• Develops procedures for collecting and reporting financial, accounting, and statistical data.
• Interprets and ensures assigned unit is in compliance with federal, state, and local policies including internal UTRGV policies and procedures.
• Participates in assigned committees or meetings and attends professional development seminars.
• Assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of the assigned staff.
• Resolves issues/problems that arise with the campus community and/or vendors.
• Identifies future needs and establishes requirements for the department.
• Handles complaints/grievances and disciplinary actions for employees when necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or related field

Job description

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Financial Manager to oversee daily finance operations in the Office of Research. You will supervise staff, implement strategic financial programs, and ensure compliance with policies.

This role focuses on improving efficiency and delivering accurate financial reporting across university units. The position requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or related field and at least four years in finance or accounting, including supervisory experience.