Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations

Planitec BTP; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 78,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is seeking a Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations to oversee complex financial operations, budgets, and project management for the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI). The role directs enterprise financial activities, forecasts, and procurement, partnering with ARI leadership to ensure fiscal integrity.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related field and at least eight years of financial management experience, with strong analytical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in financial management, research administration, program management, sponsored project administration or related fields
• Master’s or doctoral degree may substitute for experience per listed rules

Responsibilities

• Develops, monitors, and manages departmental and project financial accounts and costing allocations.
• Reviews and reconciles monthly financial activity, including payroll, expenditures, revenues, and other transactions.
• Monitors and evaluates financial internal controls and budget processes across ARI; recommends improvements.
• Coordinates with University Accounts Payable and Purchasing for accurate transactions.
• Manages ARI Enterprise Budget across state/local/sponsored funding ($7–10M annually).
• Advises ARI Executive Leadership on expenditures, funding availability, and budget impacts.
• Develops and coordinates RFPs and related procurement documentation.
• Oversees collection, analysis, and reporting of financial information across ARI programs and funding sources.
• Develops monthly and fiscal-year forecasts and projections.
• Provides leadership to ARI personnel and supervisors.

Skills

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Time management

Travel 20%

Discretion

Data analysis

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

Job TitleManager, Enterprise Financial Operations Agency Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Department Autonomy Research Institute Proposed Minimum SalaryCommensurate Job LocationCorpus Christi, Texas Job TypeStaff

TAMU-CC is a dynamic university designated as both a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) and Minority-Serving Institution (MSI) with approximately 11,000 students from 47 states and 54 foreign nations. We employ over 1,400 full-time and 2,000 part-time Islanders (including students/GAs). The University attracts highly talented faculty and staff and offers an array of undergraduate and graduate degrees, including doctoral programs. As a member of the Texas A&M University System, TAMU-CC benefits from a range of resources, increased visibility and influence, and opportunities to collaborate in mutually beneficial ways with peers across member institutions and associated agencies. TAMU-CC’s beautiful campus is located on a 240-acre island on Corpus Christi Bay and was ranked #1 College by the Sea by Best College Reviews. Our natural setting is enhanced by its modern, attractive, and state-of-the-art classroom buildings and support facilities.

PURPOSE

The Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations manages complex financial operations, budget portfolios, and financial project management to effectively support the Autonomy Research Institute (ARI) executive leadership. This position provides enterprise-wide financial management and oversight across ARI programs, projects, and funding sources. Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations ensures financial alignment with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC) and ARI requirements, simultaneously manages multiple high-priority financial and project activities, and provides coordination and oversight for ARI financial personnel. The Manager, Enterprise Financial Operations, manages the ARI Enterprise Financial Operations Portfolio and assigned staff, providing oversight of complex, multi-account budgets and project financial activities across ARI. Responsibilities include developing and monitoring budgets, analyzing expenditures and revenues, forecasting financial activity, monitoring budget execution and financial performance, and preparing periodic financial assessments, reports, and recommendations for leadership. The position provides enterprise-level financial management and project support across state, local, and sponsored project accounts of varying size, complexity, and funding requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Enterprise Financial Management: 60%

• Develops, monitors, and manages departmental and project financial accounts and costing allocations to ensure funds and personnel expenses are appropriately allocated and utilized in accordance with applicable funding requirements.
• Reviews and reconciles monthly financial activity, including payroll, expenditures, revenues, and other transactions; identifies discrepancies and coordinates corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitors and evaluates financial internal controls and budget processes across the ARI Enterprise and recommends improvements to strengthen financial accountability, compliance, efficiency, and budget oversight.
• Coordinates with University Accounts Payable and Purchasing to ensure financial transactions are accurate and processed in accordance with established procedures.
• Manages the ARI Enterprise Budget estimated between $7-10 million annually across state, local, and sponsored project funding sources.
• Advises and guides ARI Executive Leadership on proposed expenditures, funding availability, budget impacts, procurement requirements, and program budget development and submission processes.
• Develops and coordinates Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and related procurement documentation, as needed.
• Oversees the collection, analysis, and reporting of financial information across ARI programs, projects, and funding sources to support accurate financial management and oversight.
• Analyzes financial performance, trends, and variances and shares findings and recommendations to ARI Executive Leadership and project stakeholders to support financial planning and decision-making.
• Develops monthly and fiscal-year financial forecasts and projections, including expenditures, encumbrances, and projected balances.
• Provides ARI Executive Leadership with budget updates and recommendations to support annual budget development, resource allocation, and fiscal planning.
• Conducts periodic reviews of financial transactions to evaluate accuracy, supporting documentation, compliance, and adherence to established financial procedures and internal controls.
• Manages project and program budget portfolios throughout the project lifecycle, including cost estimation, budget monitoring, and financial closeout, to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and applicable financial requirements.
• Supervises assigned ARI personnel and provides leadership, direction, and performance oversight.
• Conducts comprehensive reviews of budgets, grants, statutes, regulations, policies, and related financial requirements to assess impacts on ARI operations.
• Supports project delivery objectives through coordination with contract personnel and involvement in vendor recommendations, contract administration and execution, and project lifecycle management.

Project Support: 30%

• Develops, reviews, and maintains project financial and budget documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Analyzes state legislative, regulatory, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) changes to assess potential financial and operational impacts to ARI.
• Ensures project financial activities, expenditures, and financial deliverables comply with applicable sponsor requirements, contractual obligations, institutional policies, and TAMUS regulations.
• Coordinates pre-award and post-award financial activities, including budget development, proposal routing, and financial monitoring, in collaboration with Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Applied Research Department.
• Coordinates project financial activities among internal teams, PIs, and stakeholders to support project objectives and deliverables.
• Develops and maintains financial tracking systems to monitor project budget execution, expenditures, project deadlines, funding utilization, labor costs, grant performance, and key financial milestones.
• Identifies and communicates project budget risks, funding concerns, and compliance issues to the supervisor and recommends and implements corrective actions as appropriate.

Administrative: 10%

• Coordinates assigned financial and administrative activities with senior TAMU-CC leadership and external stakeholders.
• Develops financial procedures, workflows, and process documentation to support consistent operations.
• Serves as a point of coordination for assigned project budget activities and financial matters during the absence of the Associate Director for Grants, Research and Administration (GRA).
• Provides financial process guidance and training to ARI personnel on in-state and out-of-state travel, purchasing, and related financial procedures, as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• Eight (8) years of experience in financial management, research administration, program management, sponsored project administration or related fields
• Additional education may be used as a substitution for the minimum experience requirement: Master’s degree in a related field, and six (6) years of related financial management experience
• Doctoral degree in a related field, and four (4) years of related financial management experience
• Experience with grant and sponsored research administration, contract administration, budget management, project-level financial tracking, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent project budgets with competing priorities, deadlines, and funding requirements.
• U.S. Citizenship Required

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

High level of articulation and professionalism

Exceptional attention to detail

Critical thinking and proactive problem solving

Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities for improvement

Ability to either work in a team environment or independently with minimal guidance

Ability to manage and prioritize tasks, resources, and time effectively

Ability to travel up to 20% for position-associated missions and training sessions

Ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in financial, operational, and organizational matters

Ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings to leadership

Ability to interpret and apply financial policies, sponsor requirements, and institutional procedures

Ability to develop and maintain financial tracking, reporting, and budget management tools

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or related field
• More than eight (8) years of experience in project financial management, program management, research administration, or sponsored project administration
• Experience with pre-award and post-award financial administration of sponsored projects
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar budgets or complex financial portfolios
• Experience using budget management tools and project tracking systems
• Experience supervising staff or providing work direction and performance oversight
• Familiarity with aviation, autonomous systems, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), advanced air mobility (AAM), or related technology sectors
• Experience working in higher education

SALARY

Up to $7,612.81 Monthly ($91,353.72 Annual, Approximately)

BENEFITS (rules, policies, eligibility apply)

From our generous benefits package and professional development opportunities, to our retirement programs and our commitment to service excellence, the Island University is an engaging and rewarding place to work.

INSURANCE: Medical $0 - $30 per month for Employee Only coverage after university contribution ($920 value). Up to 83% of premium covered by the university: Employee and Spouse Employee and Children Employee and Family coverage Dental & Vision Life Insurance, Accidental D&D, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account and Day Care Spending Account DUAL CAREER PARTNER PROGRAM ON-CAMPUS WELLNESS OPPORTUNITIES Work Life Solutions: Counseling, Work Life Assistance, Financial Resources, and Legal Resources Tuition Benefits: Public Loan Forgiveness Book scholarships 100% tuition coverage for up to 18 credit hours per fiscal year (other rules may apply). Retirement: Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) or Optional Retirement Plan (ORP) Voluntary Tax Deferred Account/Deferred Compensation Plan Time Off: 8+ hours of vacation paid time off every month. 8 hours of sick leave time off every month. 8 hours of paid time off for Birthday leave. 12-15 paid holidays each year. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Welcome and thank you for your interest in a career with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

The University has a heritage of teaching excellence with innovation in research and community engagement as part of the distinguished Texas A&M System. The only university in the nation located on its own island, at the heart of the Texas Gulf Coast. With palm tree lined pathways throughout the campus, nearby natural wetlands, a scenic hike-and-bike trail and pristine views of the beach and bays, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is a first-choice institution.

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer.