Financial Manager
496945
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
Shared Service Center
Accounting/Finance
Hybrid
Full-time Staff
Closing on: Aug 20 2025
- $61,000 - $64,000 annual, Exempt
- 40 hours per week
- Hybrid work available: minimum of 1 day per month onsite, additional onsite days may be required.
Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, Shared Service Center, the Finance Manager partners with assigned areas of responsibility to perform primarily professional level accounting, budget and fund management and oversight in accordance with applicable federal, state, and organizational policies and procedures. This position will also plan and lead their respective direct report(s) area(s) of responsibility in support of the overarching mission of the Shared Service Center department.
- Financial & Budget Management & Reporting Assist assigned area(s) in developing, revising and submission and reporting of unit operating budget(s) by maintaining a thorough understanding of funding sources and uses.
- Manage the development and maintenance of fund reconciliations for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Provide professional level analysis and insight of unit operating expenditures and revenues with a high degree of attention to detail.
- Provide guidance and insight for assigned area(s) of responsibility on financial and budget management best practices and appropriate policy standards.
- Payroll and Accounting -Review Payroll and Accounting requests for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with organizational and applicable governing-body standards for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Prepare or Approve appropriate journal entries to record or adjust accounting transactions, as appropriate.
- Manage approval of revenue and expense activity for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
- Provide guidance and insight for assigned area(s) of responsibility on Payroll and Accounting best practices and appropriate policy standards.
- Prepare, with high attention to detail, appropriate Human Resources paperwork on behalf of designated areas.
- Oversee and manage all aspects of direct reports� workloads; Identifying and communicating needs, initiation and management of direct report performance evaluations, and providing leadership, support, and guidance on an on-going basis to direct reports.
- Develop a culture that emphasizes strong customer services skills, advocates for continuous process improvement, and strives for best business practices.
- Exhibit excellent customer service and provide leadership, support and encouragement to team to ensure the team delivers the highest standard of teamwork and customer service with respect to all areas of organizational interaction
- Excellent customer service skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail
- Ability to take initiative and be self-directed
- Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, including active listening, critical thinking, and the ability to write and speak concisely and express thoughts clearly.
- Ability to confidently express thoughts and lead meetings
- Demonstrated team player and treats others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team
- Maintains a positive attitude and the ability to adapt to changes with a positive outlook
- Ability to be receptive to new ideas and ways of doing things
- Ability to quickly and rationally grasp the �big picture†goal
- Ability to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value added suggestions to customers about their needs
- Demonstrated ability working in a cohesive team, willing to back up and support other team members
- Bachelor�s degree in a business-related field
- Five years of experience in a professional accounting position, professional financial or budget management position
- Experienced with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and in particular, advanced knowledge of data analysis functions of Excel with ability to generate a management summary of the data
- Experience advising professionals and/or organizations on financial and business decisions
- Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.- Bachelor�s degree in a business-related field with major coursework in Accounting
- Supervisory experience
- MBA or CPA preferred
- Experience with PeopleSoft Finance and HRMS (Human Resources/Payroll) modules
- Experience with accounts payable system
- Knowledge of UND policies and procedures
Position Benefits
Benefits include single or family health care coverage (UND pays the full premium), life insurance, employee assistance program, retirement plans with generous employer contributions, annual & sick leave in addition to 10 paid holidays.
Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, flexible spending account, supplemental retirement plans.
UND also offers an employee tuition waiver and a variety of professional development opportunities.
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Veteran’s Preference
Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled veteran status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability dated within the past year.
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Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.
EEO Statement
The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Salary
USD 61,000 - 64,000 /yearly
Yearly based
Location
ND , United States Grand Forks, ND, United States
ND , United States Grand Forks, ND, United States
