Strategic Finance Manager, Enterprise 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

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