Financial Operations Lead, Higher Ed & Grants

Baylor University; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Tuition remission

Retirement contributions

Job summary

Baylor University is seeking a Financial Administrator to join the Business Office and oversee financial information, procurement, and grant-related transactions. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and leadership.

Responsibilities include processing procurement, reviewing expense reports, and maintaining system certifications while ensuring adherence to university policies and federal/state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field required.
• Three years of relevant experience required; master's degree with five years preferred.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and grant management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of university procurement policies and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert on financial system and University business policies and processes.
• Obtain and maintain University required system and business process certifications.
• Meet regularly with departmental leadership, faculty, and staff to review anticipated operational and grant management needs as it relates to transaction processing/approvals.
• Proactively serve as a liaison between the Business Officer and the departmental leadership team regarding optimizing financial transactions, including procurement and payment operations.
• Process procurement requisitions for staff and faculty members of assigned area, ensuring compliance with university purchasing policies and grants/federal/state guidelines.
• Review and approve expense reports for faculty and staff to ensure accuracy and compliance with policies, including pre-travel authorizations.
• Process various student payments in accordance with Baylor policies.
• Work collaboratively to resolve issues to ensure timely, accurate processing of financial transactions.
• Maintain an extensive understanding of financial systems and regulatory requirements; suggest policy improvements.

Skills

Collaboration

Customer service

Independent work

Confidential information

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Business acumen

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Research administration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Financial software

Job description

Baylor University is seeking a Financial Administrator to join the Business Office and oversee financial information, procurement, and grant-related transactions. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with faculty, staff, and leadership.

Responsibilities include processing procurement, reviewing expense reports, and maintaining system certifications while ensuring adherence to university policies and federal/state guidelines.