Manager Financial Operations
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Job Location:
Lamont, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
18 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit:
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range:
Position Summary
Reporting to theLDEO Director of Finance and AdministrationtheManager FinancialOperationswillcontributeto themanagementofwide-ranging internaland externalfunctions in support of the researchanalysis and planning of coordinated science strategy with the funding facility needs and hiring plansof theLDEO.These would be coordinated with the ObservatorysScientific Finance and Administration andFacilitiesleadership.This includesproviding key inputs to the management of various projects of significance to the Observatorywith variablescopescomplexityand risk.The candidatewill overseefinancial managementservices supporting Principal Investigators (PIs)and theObservatory leadershipandassistincommunicating project plans to all stakeholders.Other responsibilities will include trackingcompliance requirements budget itemsfinancial reportingimplementingworkflowswhich streamline operations as wellascreating templates for reporting functions.
Responsibilities
Financial Management:
The Manager Financial Operations oversees all accounting and financial activities for the Directorate. Responsibilities include preparing monthly reconciliations analyzing overdrafts processing journal entries and managing quarterly and year-end close procedures. The role supports the annual budget process through system entries and analysis of budget changes and develops and maintains financial databases to model campus-wide revenue and expense projections for Directors and PIs.
This position supervises salary distributions cost transfers and payroll suspense accounts and analyzes operational and financial data to identify risks opportunities and improvement areas. The Manager coordinates analytical data across science philanthropy finance administration and infrastructure to recommend enhancements and collaborates with internal and external partners to define business and systems requirements that support new or revised programs. The role also develops project schedules and milestones aligned with objectives and timelines.
Additional duties include drafting analytical reports on LDEO research management compliance issues and operational trends; gathering required input from associate directors and staff; tracking progress; and independently managing multiple deadline-driven projects.
The Manager conducts data-driven analyses of LDEO operations and participates in special studies to inform future organizational and financial strategies including reviews of cost reimbursement centers staffing models hiring impacts and the Lamont Research Professor program.
The role provides proactive customer service by resolving accounting discrepancies and initiating corrective actions with campus partners. Responsibilities also include developing financial models and projections to support strategic planning supporting monthly quarterly and annual financial close processes (including payroll endowment gifts and capital projects) and ensuring compliance with University and federal requirements including Uniform provides cross-coverage for post-award functions during peak periods.
Communication Responsibilities:TheManager FinancialOperations in conjunction with theLDEO Director of Finance and Administrationwill develop key metricsand reportsto be used incommunication with Observatoryleadershipand other stakeholders.Incumbentwillbe responsible forwriting editing and compilingreports andforrepresentingLDEODirectorsOffice to internal and external constituents.Incumbentwillassist in the preparation ofpresentationsfor senior level audiencesincludingtheDirector and DeputyLDEOExecutive Committee Associate Directors Council and other internal and external audiences as needed.
Other duties:As assigned by theLDEO Director of Finance and assignments will include analysis ofvariables whichthe Director may consider in relationships with various LRPs scientific programs on an as needed basis to provide data handling support and analytical projects when Principal Investigators are developing duties will be done in a highly independent manner with guidance and counsel from theLDEO Director of Finance and Administration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree and or equivalent combination of education and experience. Minimum of 3 years of related experienceorits equivalentrequired.Advanced degree preferred.Strong organizational skills excellent written and oral communication skillsincluding excellent attention to detail and proofreading. Demonstrated ability to manage projects independentlyto work collaboratively as a member of ateamand to leadon project specific assignments. Exceptional leadership skillsability to work on multiple projects under pressure on competing responsibilities with resilience discretion and diplomacy.Ability to communicate complex issues tosenior staffDirectoratemembersand other senior membersof Observatory research staff. Ability to present data in succinct understandable presentation formatstailored forvaried audiences.Abilityto take initiative and manageprogress on projects that involve multiple contributors is.Ability to work successfully in adynamic ambiguous environment. Ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritize workloads. Ability to developnew ideasand creative solutions.Demonstratedtechnicalproficiency(Excel databases organizational systems).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with CU systems of ARC/FDS PAC RASCAL and Budget Tool strongly preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Required Experience:
Manager
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