Job Summary
Develops and implements policies programs and financial objectives for assigned departments in relation to accounting and finance functions including (but not limited to) general accounting payroll cost accounting budget formulation and treasury. Participates in preparing department budgets and in setting department goals. Ensures continuity and quality customer service between University departments and community.
Responsibilities
1. Prepare cost analysis by recapitulating material labor equipment subcontractor and overhead costs occurred in Universitywide projects 2. Devise streamlined cost models to calculate target costs for new services 3. Update and maintain existing service cost models; maintain cost estimating tools including databases spreadsheets and other computerbased applications 4. Compile update and maintain departmental historical financial data; automate data collection techniques 5. Interprets results using a variety of techniques ranging from simple data aggregation via statistical analysis to complex data mining 6. Designs develops implements and maintains business solutions 7. Works directly with clients and project and business leaders to identify analytical requirements 8. Prepare forecasts that identify the timing of cost model adjustments to ensure the department is meeting its technological road map initiatives 9. Ad hoc business intelligence reports 10. Assist in integrating the Finance department budgets into a high level departmental financial snap shot to track IT spending and identify issues 11. Develop internal financial statements for UIT with relevant financial metrics for management reporting; develop quarterly analytics/variance analysis and discussion to explain financial performance 12. Liaise with budget managers and accountants to understand variances and the full financial picture; be a resource for budget managers and leadership to answer strategic financial questions with specific financial data 13. Coordinate with appropriate higherlevel leadership to tie individual organizational goals to UIT specific financial performance metrics to explain how UIT is supporting the overall goals of the organization
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Business or Public Administration a related area or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership human relations and effective communication skills also required. Masters degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.