MUS Contract Professional - Finance and Business Manager Office of Enrollment/Marketing

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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.
invites applications for a
Finance and Business Manager
that services the
Enrollment
sector and the
Marketing and Communications
sector. The individual assigned to this position will play a pivotal role in establishing best in class accounting practices and processes for **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (UM) in both the Enrollment and Marketing and Communications Division.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of this position include:
Oversight of fiscal operations within the department (including the development and management of budgets, which involves planning, assessing, forecasting consulting and reporting for all fiscal matters)
Collaborate directly with central budget and finance personnel
Prepare fiscal operating plans for division. Analyze annual budgets for fund types, incorporating historical data, current activities and anticipated commitments. Use this information to forecast balances and identify areas of concern
Oversee the accuracy of all enrollment revenue collections, accounts receivable, purchasing and Procard transactions, ensuring all policies and procedures are followed
Develop and produce monthly executive reports for Enrollment and Marketing leadership
Oversight for preparation of paperwork for purchases or contracted services that need to go through the competitive bidding process
Work closely with the UM office of Administration & Finance, Business Services, HR, and other internal offices to continually improve and optimize automated processes
Oversight for completion and reconciliation payroll for professional employees, classified staff and student workers assigned to work within the department
Monitor and analyze all personnel transactions for departmental fiscal impact
Responsible for conducting new employee on-boarding process
Work directly with HRS Department personnel to navigate and manage various personnel actions as appropriate
Supervision of the performance review/evaluation process for all classified staff members assigned to work within the department
Provide management guidance to departmental supervisors on all aspects of personnel recruitment and retention, career development of overseen staff, and various training opportunities
Manage multiple highly complex and wide-ranging projects simultaneously
Plan, compose, edit and manage distribution of various forms of communication from the AVPE and VPMC office (including emails, letters, memos and other means of information distribution
Work with Business Services, HR, and other internal offices to continually improve and optimize automated processes
Assist with the calculation and analysis of key Enrollment and Marketing KPIs, ROIs,and measures of campaign success
Monitor balances and advise key staff members regarding and potential fiscal problems, collaborate to develop solutions and responses to issues, and recommend changes to procedures that ensure compliance with policies for UM, Montana University System, Board of Regents, and the State of Montana.
Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have:
Expert knowledge of UM policies, State of Montana regulations and governmental accounting principles
Expert proficiency in Banner, UMDW and State accounting systems
Expert proficiency in database management systems and presentation technology
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
Position is full-time, 1.0 FTE, MUS Contract and includes a comprehensive and competitive benefits package
including Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program
Salary for this position is $60,000 - $65,000 per year commensurate with qualifications
Required Skills
Advanced knowledge of accounting, financial planning and budgeting
Knowledge of computer software programs
Effective interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Strong initiative and an ability to meet strict deadlines
Highly developed organizational skills
Advanced knowledge of Excel, experience with a financial planning and forecasting system and an integrated enterprise resource planning suite
Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business management, or another related field, as well as at least three (3) years of directly related professional work experience; or any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the essential duties assigned to this position
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Syntellis Axiom and/or Ellucian Banner
About UM
, Marketing
, and the Office of Enrollment
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is flagship, research institution with more than 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere.
UM Marketing and Communications serves all campus departments and offices, as well as the public, by producing and distributing accurate and timely information about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. while enhancing the UM brand and overall mission of higher education through outreach, publications, marketing activities, electronic communications and social media.
The Office of Enrollment’s mission is to attract, support and enhance student enrollment at **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. by providing quality information, services and complete financial options to make the college enrollment process efficient, accessible and student centered.
To learn more about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***., please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Video: Mission First, People Always
UM on YouTube
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to Offer of Employment.
In accordance with University policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
References
*References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.
Testing
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
E mployment Eligibility.
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).

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