Financial Manager (Research Accounting) - (496363 )

CIO Applications Europe; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee daily financial operations and coordinate accounting staff. This role requires a strong understanding of GAAP and university policies, with at least three years of relevant experience.

The candidate will prepare financial statements, manage cash handling functions, and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. A relevant 4-year degree is required, alongside preferred experience in accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles and university policies.
• Minimum three years of directly related experience.
• Preferred experience in system implementations related to accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial operations of the accounting department.
• Coordinate work activities of the accounting staff.
• Prepare and review accounting transactions and ensure compliance.

Skills

Knowledge of GAAP

Cash handling functions

Federal and State regulations

Statistical data preparation

Education

4-year degree in a relevant discipline

Job description

Department: General Accounting Salary: Commensurate with Experience/Education

Description

Manages the daily financial operations of an accounting department to ensure the accurate recording of university financial transactions in compliance with university policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and relevant state and federal laws. Develops and maintains operating policies and procedures.

1. Prioritizes and coordinates the work activities of an accounting staff and provides work direction as needed.
2. Oversees the preparation, review, approval, or verification of accounting transactions; reconciles activities in the general ledger.
3. Oversees the maintenance of accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and university policy.
4. Develops the long‑range goals of the department to coincide with that of the university, including the identification and planning for departmental goals, maintenance of operating manuals and accounting guides.
5. Recommends changes and improvements to university accounting processes and systems and oversees departmental participation in development and testing of those improvements.
6. Reviews internal audit findings and prepares response for the director's review and signature; develops procedures to ensure compliance with audit findings and recommendations.
7. Serves as department liaison to other university departments on accounting/financial matters; provides training for campus personnel and provides information to authorized personnel as needed.
8. Develops and implements internal operating policies and procedures.
9. Prepares or oversees the preparation of statistical data for periodic financial statements for management use.
10. Performs other job‑related duties as assigned.
11. Prioritizes and coordinates the work activities of the accounting/financial staff and provides work direction as needed.
12. Responsible for the cash handling functions for the Cashier's Office.
13. Oversees the cash control functions for the vault, cashier and settlement personnel.
14. Oversees the maintenance of accounting records in accordance with GAAP and University policies.
15. Serves as department liaison to other colleges and departments.
16. Develops and implements departmental policies and procedures.
17. Supervises the customer service functions and personnel.
18. Prepares or oversees the preparation of statistical data for management financial analysis.
19. Performs other job‑related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications (MQ)

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job‑related 4‑year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in‑depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of directly job‑related experience.

Additional Posting Information

• Preferred knowledge with Federal and State regulations and reporting requirements as it relates to sponsored research.
• Preferred experience in system implementations as it relates to accounting functions.
• All positions at the University of Houston‑System are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.

The University of Houston System and its universities are Equal Opportunity Institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.