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Assistant Financial Manager
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Position Number: 5808842
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business - Accounting

Assistant Financial Manager
Lubbock
39406BR
Accounting Services

Position Description
Oversees a section in Accounting Services; coordinates activities of personnel to carry out departmental objectives related to assigned funding sources and/or systems management to include interpretation and compliance of relevant regulations, policies and procedures.

Major/Essential Functions

Assist AMD in strategic planning for Research Accounting in service to the goals & objectives of Accounting Services (AS) and the University. Contribute to developing & tracking key performance indicators for Research performance evaluation, integrating performance metrics into AS operations and for campus use.
Supervise & oversee assigned daily operations of sponsored projects post-award management, including staff hiring & training, workload management, performance reviews, and fostering a culture of sustainable excellence.
Assist with collaboration efforts between institutional constituents (primarily principal investigators and college/department staff) and/or other research institutions in order to gain efficiencies, enhance information systems, provide training and education regarding sponsored project administration and to establish best practices for managing sponsored projects.
Promote institutional compliance with laws, policies, and regulations that govern sponsored project activities by assisting the AMD in policy development, regulation interpretation, and risk assessment.
As assigned, oversee assigned compliance reviews, co-lead compliance committees, provide input on award T&Cs when needed and assist with internal and external audits.
Assist in developing and delivering internal and campus-wide training programs for principal investigators, research faculty, department grant administrators and AS Research staff.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a job related field plus three years' experience related to the assigned area; OR a combination or education and/or related experience equal to seven years.

Preferred Qualifications

Business-related degree, CPA or candidate, CRA/CFRA/CPRA or candidate.
Preferred knowledge or skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel training or experience; Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement solutions; Ability to communicate effectively in writing for the needs of the audience; Experience in research administration (including Federal regulations and institutional policy); Experience working in TTU specific systems (Banner, FiTS, TechBuy, BRS, Cognos, etc.); Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.

Minimum Hire Rate
4000

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.