ECampus Business/Financial Manager at Boise

Job Description

eCampus Business/Financial Manager eCampus Center, Extended Studies Search #AA-0007-13 Boise State University, powered by creativity and innovation, stands uniquely positioned in the Northwest as a metropolitan research university of distinction. Come join our dynamic and collaborative team supporting the rapidly evolving field of online higher education as Boise State establishes a respected and successful online presence. The eCampus Center in Extended Studies is a group of motivated, hard-working individuals committed to expanding educational opportunities for students who need and want to obtain an education through advanced technologies and distance delivery formats. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply for the new position of eCampus Business/Financial Manager. The manager needs to be flexible, collaborative, and responsive while working closely with eCampus director and associate director to manage Centers finances and provide financial support for established online programs. The manager will have the opportunity to develop diverse budget models for future growth and collaborate with academic departments to establish financially sustainable online programs. The manager will serve as an integral member of the Centers leadership team and eventually may supervise other employees. You will have the opportunity to: Guide the eCampus Centers accounting practices, ensure alignment with best practices and ensure compliance with university, state and federal regulations and procedures. Prepare and track annual and multi-year budgets. Guide and complete complex budgets, accounting practices, business processes, reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and prepare and analyze financial reports. Co-manage operational and instruction budgets of $3M. Support current online academic program self-support budgets of $5.9M for numerous programs. Support the development and management of numerous future entrepreneurial funded budgets. Develop agreements and manage financial arrangements with service partners, vendors, and service providers. Develop and enact a system for tracking and reporting on the overall institutional revenue and expenses related to all Boise State online education activity on an annual basis. Work with others to organize and present business related information for decision making. Serve effectively and cooperatively as a member of the Center team. Serve as a positive, proactive, and conscientious member of the Centers leadership team. Develop and maintain positive, collaborative, respect-based relationships with co-workers, clients, and stakeholders. Lead and supervise staff members as appropriate. At a minimum you should have: A bachelors degree in accounting or equivalent experience. Plus five (5) years of similar work with one (2) years in the same type of work. Plus one (1) year of supervisory/managerial experience. Demonstrated broad knowledge of principles, practices and procedures for both internal and external financial reporting requirements. Understanding of business and financial practices in a public organization or similar complex organization, to include knowledge of principles of fund accounting and internal controls. Ability to develop, analyze, and report on financial data; monitor/review internal financial controls; resolve technical accounting, auditing or budgeting problems; prepare financial documents for management review; analyze financial activities; and recommend or implement management actions. Ability to complete all financial tasks working with limited, shared support staff. Willingness and ability to do bookkeeping and data entry tasks whenever needed. Experience developing budget models/forecasts. Ability to work with and improve existing models when appropriate. Experience with PeopleSoft or similar institutional accounting/data system with specific experience utilizing complex information, financial management systems, and data querying tools. Experience preparing financial and/or auditor statements, schedules, and reports. Expert computer skills with Excel spreadsheets, financial models, graphs, and reports. Strong attention to accurate detail. Strong organizational skills. Skills in data analysis and reporting. Strong communication skills, able to communicate effectively to cultivate and strengthen the existing culture. Able to cultivate excellent working organizational relationships with all Boise State offices and academic departments. Demonstrated ability to work positively and successfully within a dynamic team and interact effectively with co-workers. Willingness to meet the University values of academic excellence, caring, citizenship, fairness, respect, responsibility, and trustworthiness. Willingness to work to exemplify the University standards of conduct. Ability to work as a member of the eCampus Center team in a cooperative, collegial, and supportive manner. Ability to work within a team as well as independently. Ability to learn, flexibility to respond to input and suggestions, and willingness to work positively with differing perspectives. Accountable for mistakes and ability to share difficult news without hesitation. Preferentially, you will have: Masters Degree in accounting, public administration, business administration, or related field and four (4) years of the same type of work experience. Demonstrated professional administrative experience in a complex organization, including establishing efficient processes, purchasing, personnel administration, and planning. Experience working in a continuing education organization, online/distance learning organization, familiarity with distance learning concepts and practices. Experience working with auditors. More than one year of supervisory/managerial experience. Licensure as a Certified Public Accountant. Salary and benefits: Hiring range is $47,500 to $51,000 per year based on experience, plus an excellent benefits package is available for eligible employees, for more information visit: hrs.boisestate.edu/careers/benefits/ . If this sounds like the job for you: 1. Email the following documents to Carol Nickel at [Click Here to Email Your Resum] Include the search number #AA-0007-13 in the title or subject of your email: 2. Include a cover letter indicating your interest and qualifications for this position. Write your cover letter specifically to address the work responsibilities and qualifications listed above to help us understand how your education, experience, skills, and abilities align with this position. 3. Include a resume that containing all higher education with dates attended, employment history with description of responsibilities and dates of employment, and other information that is relevant to your qualifications for this position. 4. Include three (3) professional references with current contact information and a short note indicating the capacity in which you had professional experience with the person. 5. An example of your work or other relevant supporting documentation is welcomed. 6. An expanded version of the job description can be found at http://bit.ly/12UAmz7 Submit before or by 5:00PM September 17, 2013. Review of complete application packets as specified above begins immediately and continues until finalists are identified. We encourage you to learn more about the University and eCampus Center at: " About the University: www.boisestate.edu/ " About the eCampus Center in Extended Studies: ecampus.boisestate.edu/ " About the City of Boise: www.boisechamber.org/ Background Investigations - Any offer of employment at Boise State University will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation. To view the Universitys full Background Investigations policy, please go to http://policy.boisestate.edu. Drug-Free Workplace - It is the policy of Boise State University to maintain a drug-free workplace and campus. For more information about this policy, please go to http://policy.boisestate.edu. Jeanne Clery Statement - The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to keep and disclose information about crime on and near their campuses to all job applicants. To read the Boise State University Safety Report go to security.boisestate.edu/annual-security-reports. Boise State University is a SMOKE FREE campus. For more information please go to healthservices.boisestate.edu

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Country: USA, State: Idaho, City: Boise, Company: Boise State University.