Finance Operations Manager

Brigham Young University; United States; On-site; USD 84,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid holidays & vacation

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Brigham Young University (BYU) seeks a Finance Operations Manager for the Theatre and Media Arts Department to lead financial controls, budgeting, payroll, and contract administration. You will provide strategic financial guidance, ensure GAAP adherence, and support department leadership with resource planning.

Ideal candidates will have a degree in accounting, 5+ years of relevant experience, and proficiency in Workday and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years’ full-time equivalent work experience in financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, or other accounting duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Support BYU mission and adhere to the Honor Code.

Responsibilities

• Financial and Budget Management: develop, implement and supervise internal controls, policies and procedures, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting for the department.
• Human Resource Management: train staff on payroll allocation in Workday and manage faculty contracts.
• Professional Development: stay current on accounting practices and Workday, participate in training and development activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Commitment to BYU mission

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Master’s degree with CPA or CMA

Tools

Workday

Microsoft Office

Job description

Why Work at BYU

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work is an opportunity to contribute to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students. As the flagship university of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. We are devoted to our faith, our students, and the University’s Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life." We seek staff members who enthusiastically embrace and advance this unique mission. Across the university, staff bring their expertise and talents to work that helps students learn, grow, and thrive. A culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful opportunities for learning and growth, and a beautiful and historic campus make BYU a distinctive and inspiring place to build a career.

Belonging Statement

United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences and circumstances, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the BYU community. This richness strengthens our shared efforts to create and support an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ.

Employment Requirements

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are required to hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and to remain in any position at BYU. In hiring decisions, Brigham Young University lawfully gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All employees are required to abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards. Successful candidates are expected to support and contribute to the academic and religious missions of the university, which are aligned with the principles and doctrine of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Equal Opportunity

Brigham Young University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.

Finance Operations Manager

Provide leadership to the Theatre and Media Arts Department concerning all business-related functions, such as internal controls and procedures, finance, cost accounting, budgeting, personnel and payroll, purchasing/contracting, management information systems, and reimbursement/travel systems. This position also manages capital assets, inventories, negotiates purchasing agreements, provides guidance to department leadership. The TMA Business Office supports 23 full-time faculty, 36 adjunct faculty and a student enrollment of 635. We are a fast-paced, friendly, and creative department that values collaboration, flexibility, and self-initiative.

What you’ll do in this position

Financial and Budget Management

Develop, implement, and supervise internal controls, policies, and procedures to ensure that all Workday transactions are in compliance with University policies and GAAP. Analyze, interpret, and present financial information and to make sound recommendations concerning cost and allocation structures, cost saving opportunities, and internal control and management policies and procedures.

Prepare, interpret, and present financial and operating reports to department leadership. Provide timely financial/budget statements and annual resource planning support to facilitate department decision-making. Develop, supervise, and implement cost-allocation models, budget vs actual reports, box office returns, independent contracts, and other financial services for the Theatre and Film seasons. Research and prepare quantitative analysis reports for accreditation organisations. Maintain distribution processes of payouts for department endowment accounts and supervise student scholarship submissions.

Assist in faculty in their financial concerns, including department usage of travel/expense reimbursement system in Workday.

Human Resource Management

Train students in use of payroll allocation website, Workday, direct deposit setup, and other employee duties. Prepare faculty and administrative overloads and adjunct faculty contracts.

Professional Development

Maintain current knowledge of standard accounting and business practices. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workday for BYU. Maintain current knowledge of University and College policies. Attend professional development courses, seminars and workshops to increase skills and maintain licensing. Attend university training meetings for campus controllers, financial assistants and business leaders.

What qualifies you for this role

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and five years’ full-time equivalent work experience in financial management, cost analysis, budgeting, strategic planning, or other accounting duties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in accounting with CPA or CMA designation.
• High capability with information management systems, particularly Workday.
• Facility with Microsoft Office Suite, Google, Box, and Microsoft Teams.

What we offer in return

In addition to our competitive pay structure, this position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Excellent work-life balance: 13 paid holidays + 22 days paid vacation + 12 sick days, accrued annually
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits for employees and eligible family members
• Access to athletic facilities
• Excellent medical/dental benefits
• Short/long-term disability benefits
• Paid parental and maternity leave
• Wellness Program
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employees, spouses, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 54

Typical Starting Pay: $84,000.00 to $109,000.00 annually

If the job has a post-end date, the last day to apply is the day before. If the job doesn’t have a post-end date, the job could close at any time on any day

BYU’s Commitment

BYU is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!

The mission of Brigham Young University - founded, supported, and guided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - is to assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.

All employees of Brigham Young University (BYU) agree to maintain the standards of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as defined by the CES Honor code and Dress and Grooming Standards, both on and off campus, 24 hours a day.

BYU is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.