Financial Coordinator IV (Unit Business Manager)

Department

Location

Non-Campus Other

Time Type

Full time

Worker Type

Regular

Job Req ID

R104371

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and 2 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 5 (Hourly)

Position Description

Are you ready to be at the forefront of financial management within a thriving research and innovation environment? The Office of Research and Innovation is expanding its financial management team and seeks a detail and goal-oriented individual to join us as Financial Coordinator IV (Unit Business Manager). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in our dynamic team, conducting monthly financial reviews and contributing to budget development across various sectors of our rapidly growing research enterprise. If you're passionate about making a tangible impact in a collaborative setting, then this is the perfect opportunity for you to unleash your potential alongside us. Apply now to join the Research & Innovation team!

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement.

Position reviews monthly financials looking for irregularities and evaluating projected yearend balances. Serve as the Office of Research & Innovation department contact for assigned departments reviewing financial standing on a regular basis and escalate items to UBM Sr as needed. Monthly review of projected speedtype deficits along with asset and liability balances. Assist UBM Sr with the budget development process as needed each fiscal year.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Review monthly financials in a timely manner. Work with UBM Sr and department contact to identify irregularities and evaluate forecasted encumbrances for reasonableness, to take advantage of any fiscal resources that may be available to them during the current fiscal year. Monthly review of speedtypes with projected yearend deficits investigating causes for projected deficit. Monthly review of speedtype asset and liability balances to identify any unsubstantiated balances. Serve as the Office of Research & Innovation contact for less complex in size and scope departments. Meet with departments on a regular basis to review current financial standings and address department concerns. Escalate any issues or concerns from consultation with UBM Sr and resolution with department. Assist UBM Sr during the budget development process to develop all new year operating budgets based on a combination of historical data, feedback from department heads regarding requested changes and the outlook for future updates and the current budget circumstances of the University. Assist with preparation of month end journal entries. Create and prepare ad hoc reporting and materials for leadership reviews. Review and audit of procard transactions monthly. Assist with special projects when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accountingEffective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to prioritize work to meet multiple, competing deadlines. Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a keen attention to detail. Proven self-starter with the ability to work with minimal direction and oversight. Experience working with financial systems and the Microsoft Office suite. Experience with research operationsOrganized, task-oriented individual with a strong attention to detailPositive teamwork skillsExcellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate effectively to build relationshipsEvaluate and analyze data to build strategic recommendationsStrong critical thinking skills

Competencies

Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise. Service Excellence - responsive, informs constituents of process, pleasant to work with, educates and provides timely, accurate information. Organized - manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized. Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options. Work Ethic - motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency. Interpersonal - can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and vendors through trust, communication, and credibility. Teamwork - ability to work with others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

Target Compensation Maximum: $35.33/hr

Target Compensation Minimum: $23.54/hr

Compensation Will Be Commensurate To Candidate Experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at employment@louisville.edu or 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.