What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Operations Manager position at The University of Texas at Arlington?
Job Summary
The Business Operations Manager will oversee the business operations for the division which may include accounting, budgets, human resources, grant and contract administration, scholarships, financial reporting and office management.
Minimum Qualifications
Accounting Functions:
The Business Operations Manager will oversee the business operations for the division which may include accounting, budgets, human resources, grant and contract administration, scholarships, financial reporting and office management.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance or related field and four (4) years of experience managing budgets and fiscal affairs for a University or non-profit organization or eight (8) years of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Advanced knowledge of accounting procedures, fund accounting, internal controls, Human resources, budget preparation and budget administration.
- Advanced knowledge of Peoplesoft.
Accounting Functions:
- Reconcile the monthly Statement of Accounts; review the business unit’s expenditures, budget transfers, interdepartmental transfers and accounting corrections.
- Manage, train and supervise accounting and administrative staff; monitor workflow, review and evaluate financial and accounting procedures; oversee timekeeping transactions.
- Design and manage an effective and efficient system of internal controls and produce reliable and accurate financial information which comply with university regulations, policies and procedures.
- Assist departments in the business unit with the annual budget preparation, implementation, monitoring and analysis.
- Prepare monthly itemized reports for programs as requested. Track all budget changes, transfers and corrections; enter and reconcile all budget entries in Hyperion.
- Prepare budget variance reports for the business units; coordinate budget transfer requests for the business unit and the Budget Office as needed.
- Human Resources – Oversee and coordinate all functions related to the hiring of staff and faculty.
- Grant and Contract Administration – Assist the faculty and departments with grant and contract administration. Review and approve pre-award and post-award financial transactions including budget set-up, budget transfers, personnel assignments, grant invoices and grant close out.
- Scholarships – Serve as the administrator for the business unit’s scholarship program. Train reviewers and coordinate offers with scholarship chairs. Oversee scholarship distributions and tuition award distribution forms and reports.
- Financial Reporting – Prepare special financial reports as requested for the Vice Provost, department directors and University administrators.
- Office Management – Oversees, evaluates and updates the business unit’s operating policies and procedures to promote efficient functioning of the department.
- Ensure administrative support staff have necessary professional development and training. Special projects.
- Other Duties as Assigned