UNIV - Accounting/Fiscal Manager I - Financial Reporting & Cash Management

Job Description Summary

The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I reports to the Director of Financial Reporting and supervises 1 staff member. This position is responsible for preparing the University's monthly interim financial statements/reports and assisting the Director of Financial Reporting in coordinating the annual financial audit. This position also directs the University’s cash management function, banking processes, and compliance with state cash-related regulations.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC002414 University Controller

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-07

Pay Range

57,334.00 - 81,707.00 - 106,080.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I reports to the Director of Financial Reporting, and supervises 1 staff member. This position is responsible for preparing the University's monthly interim financial statements/reports and assisting the Director of Financial Reporting in coordinating the annual financial audit. This position also directs the University’s cash management function, banking processes, and compliance with state cash-related regulations.

This position is remote, but the candidate must be located in South Carolina and be able to attend periodic required in-person meetings in the Charleston area.

 

Responsibilities:

25% - Prepares the University’s interim financial statements. Performs analyses of financial data on a monthly basis for use by executive management. Provides financial information to others as requested.

1) Prepare interim financials and other interim reports (e.g. trial balance and complete chart of accounts) by scheduled deadline.

2) Prepare interim entries, financials and other interim reports accurately.

3) Prepare meaningful, complete analysis of significant variances from the prior month and prior fiscal year.

4) Responds to customer's requests/questions related to financial information accurately within 2 business days of request/question.

5) Research the potential of utilizing Workiva for the interim financial statements. Implement if the software will streamline and improve the monthly reporting process.

25% - Coordinates the annual financial audit of the University, including, but not limited to, preparing and monitoring timelines, preparing required reports, preparing year-end related journal entries, and obtaining requested information from other departments. Assists as needed with preparing the University's annual comprehensive financial report (ACFR). Monitors balance sheet account monthly reconciliation status.

1) Information is provided to auditors in accordance with agreed-upon timeframe.

2) No complaints from auditors relative to timeliness of information requested (excluding items for which someone else is responsible).

3) Year-end journal entries are prepared accurately and timely.

4) Information prepared for auditors by self is accurate and complete.

5) Information required for the ACFR is provided in accordance with agreed-upon time frame.

25% - Directs the University’s cash management function, banking processes and compliance with state cash-related regulations. Evaluates and designs internal controls over cash management activities. Maintains cash analyses identifying sources & uses of cash.

1) Check writes and other items impacting cash processed on schedule.

2) Cash balances maintained to ensure sufficiency of cash to pay required disbursements.

3) Maintains and improves cash analyses focusing on identification of variances and timely reporting of monthly activity.

4) Proficient knowledge of state and University cash policies.

5) Monthly and other cash-related reporting completed accurately and within established deadlines.

6) Maintains procedure manual for all cash management functions.

10% - Prepares various financial reports required by state and other regulatory agencies and internal customers. Assists with the preparation of other financial reports. Monitors agency funds. Performs other tasks as requested.

1) Prepare and file required reports accurately and prior to the established deadline.

2) Agency fund deficits are communicated to the appropriate operational and financial management.

3) Performs other duties accurately and within agreed-upon deadlines.

10% - Monitors work of and provides direction and feedback to subordinate(s) to help ensure quality results and employee satisfaction.

1) Provide interim performance feedback to direct report(s) in accordan