About FIU
Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.
Job Summary
The Finance Manager supports financial analysis and financial management for the College of Law. This role provides guidance in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance. The Finance Manager works to support the integrity of financial operations and works closely with the Associate Dean for Operations to align financial resources with institutional priorities. This role requires advanced proficiency in financial systems, including PeopleSoft Financials, and a proficient understanding of public higher education finance.
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Supports the development, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of budget for the College of Law across all funding sources. Provides insights and recommendations to college leadership to support institutional goals and financial sustainability.
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Utilizes PeopleSoft Financials to conduct financial analysis, including running and interpreting nVision reports and queries. Leverages system tools to ensure accurate reporting, forecasting, and budget reconciliation.
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Ensures the integrity of all College of Law funds, implementing and/or monitoring controls, reviews fund balances across areas, and notifies leadership of any areas of concern.
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Prepares quarterly, annual, and ad-hoc financial reports for the College of Law. Analyzes trends, identifies variances, and communicates findings to the Associate Dean to inform strategic decisions.
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Compiles financial information and reports necessary for university constituents, such as annual budgets and variance analysis, and external constituents, such as for accreditation and rankings.
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Serves as the merchant account's primary contact. Handles sensitive cardholder information and/or processes credit cards transactions for the department/unit.
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Assists all departments in the College of Law in understanding and managing their department budget.
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Provides oversight and guidance on procurement processes and financial operations for the College.
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Provides recommendations to the Associate Dean on budgetary issues and financial policies. Applies University, departmental and other approved policy and procedures to area of responsibility.
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Performs other related duties as assigned or as directed. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related discipline and four (4) years of experience in associated discipline or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience in related field.
Desired Qualifications
PeopleSoft Financials Experience
Job Category
Administrative
Advertised Salary
$80,000 - $85,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 9:00 AM
End time: 5:30 PM
Pre-Employment Requirements
Expanded Background Check
How To Apply
Current Employee
As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.
Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.
- This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
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To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Notice of Non-Discrimination
FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [email protected].
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [email protected]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.
