Manager of Administration and Finance (Department of Neurosurgery)

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Posted Job Title

Manager of Administration and Finance (Department of Neurosurgery)

Job Profile Title

Manager, Administration and Finance

Job Description Summary

Manages the financial and administrative activities for the assigned department. Partners with department chair, director of administration and finance, or other administrator in the school/ center/ department.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Will serve as lead BA for all pre-award and post-award Basic Science Research
• Direct and manage the department's financial operations. Prepare, manage, and control budgets and monitor expenditures. Oversee payroll, purchasing and travel activities. Prepare multi-year budget prep and annual financial close
• Oversee suspense/anticipated and effort reporting
• Supervise, train and develop assigned staff. Coordinate activities of staff. Coordinate training and professional development
• Determine frequency and format/design requirements for essential management reports such as monthly expenditures, year-over-year comparisons financial statements, and other required reports
• Responsible for strategic projects and planning with department leadership in coordination with DAF
• Serve as liaison and maintain business relationships with internal and external contacts
• Exercise resource stewardship to ensure compliance with related policies and procedures
• Design and implement business controls to ensure integrity of financial data and financial statements; implement audit procedures
• Serve as department representative for PSOM initiatives
• Prepare and present full faculty meeting presentations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.