Sr. Business Officer - Hybrid/Remote

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The University of Miami has an exciting job opportunity for a Sr. Business Officer to support the Vice Provost for Research in the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS).

The Sr. Business Officer, Finance and Administration is accountable for administration, operations, personnel, human resources, technology, conflict resolution, project management, budget, financial matters for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS). The Sr. Business Officer serves as the administrative liaison for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research to faculty, school and departmental administrators, central University administration, and external funding agencies. Acts as an adviser to and supports the Vice Provost for Research (VPR) and senior management team on all matters relating to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship. Provides the VPR with senior level assistance and administrative support in areas including: research policy application, interpretation and development, fiscal management, administration of multidisciplinary initiatives. The Sr. Business Officer reports directly to the VPR, while maintaining an indirect reporting relationship to the Associate Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.

Provides operational and administrative leadership to the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship. This includes, but is not limited to the following:

• Leads long-range planning and analysis, to include strategic development of annual budgets for the Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship (OVPRS), and provides recommendations in areas of expertise, including strategic marketing and brand management.  Sets broad budget parameters within the context of the department’s strategic plan, short and long-term goals. 
• Serves as advisor to the VPR regarding stewardship, planning and allocation of financial resources and decisions affecting the financial health of the department. Serves as a liaison to Central Finance, Treasury, Controller’s Office, Facilities, Information Technology and others.
• Establishes internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with UM policies and generally accepted accounting principles. Accesses and updates financial guidelines to strengthen internal controls, establishes and maintains segregation of duties and ensures compliance with UM Audit Guidelines.
• Reviews and approves all OVPRS expenditures and reimbursements in accordance with UM policies and procedures. Reviews contracts, advises on negotiations regarding terms, and liaises with UM Legal Counsel, Business Services, Purchasing as well as external clients and partners in an effort to mitigate risk to the department.
• Oversees the administration of accounts, including endowed accounts, to help ensure OVPRS maintains good stewardship and distribution of funds in accordance with donor agreements.
• Conducts audits to ensure departmental reconciliation of budgets, associated revenues and expenditures.
• Reviews, validates and approves tuition waivers and adjustments in accordance with UM policies and program strategies, as needed.
• Leads the development and maintenance of financial models and tools to facilitate financial reporting and analysis for the department. Develops and implement system to report on key financial ratios, metrics and benchmark criteria for the department. Prepares reporting packet for senior management to assist in the identification of financial threats and opportunities.
• Provides guidance to budget staff and negotiates the department’s budget requests within budget limits.
• Collaborates with and provides guidance to units (Academic Departments, Alumni Relations and Development, Graduate Programs, Undergraduate Programs, Centers and Institutes, Human Resources, Faculty Affairs, etc.) on all budget and financial operations matters.
• Oversees management and validation of faculty payroll/overloads for accuracy and UM compliance.
• Provides recommendations and guidance in the purchase of equipment, services and supplies for the department.
• Ensures internal control oversight and compliance with laws and regulations, safeguarding of assets, compliance with University policies and procedures, reliability of i