Finance & Operations Leader — Theatre & Media Arts

Brigham Young University; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Tuition benefits for employees

Free parking

Job summary

Brigham Young University seeks a Finance Operations Manager to lead the Theatre and Media Arts Department’s financial functions, including internal controls, budgeting, and cost allocation. The role also oversees payroll, contracts, and travel reimbursements.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years in financial management; proficiency in Workday and MS Office is expected. A master’s degree with CPA/CMA is preferred, with strong communication skills essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; five years’ FTE in financial management or related accounting duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Preferred: Master’s in accounting with CPA or CMA designation.
• Proficiency with Workday and Microsoft Office Suite is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and supervise internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare financial and operating reports for department leadership and budgeting.
• Manage cost allocation models, budget vs. actuals, and endowment payouts.
• Support accreditation reports and resources planning for the Theatre and Film seasons.
• Oversee payroll allocation, contracts for adjuncts, and travel reimbursements.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Cost analysis

GAAP

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree in accounting with CPA or CMA

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Google

Box

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Brigham Young University seeks a Finance Operations Manager to lead the Theatre and Media Arts Department’s financial functions, including internal controls, budgeting, and cost allocation. The role also oversees payroll, contracts, and travel reimbursements.

Required are a bachelor’s degree in accounting and 5+ years in financial management; proficiency in Workday and MS Office is expected. A master’s degree with CPA/CMA is preferred, with strong communication skills essential.