Finance Manager

University of Miami

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Work type: On-site
Location: Coral Gables, FL
Posted: 46 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 80 roles within 25 mi

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The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research

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Manager, Finance - College of Arts and Sciences serves as a critical role supporting strategic financial planning, analysis, and operational oversight for the College of Arts and Sciences and the Institute for the Advanced Study of the Americas. The manager oversees budget preparation, monitors staffing benchmarks, performs economic evaluations of new programs, and translates long-range strategies into executable business cases. Day-to-day responsibilities include formulating financial statements, managing USpace deliverables, and ensuring internal control compliance. To achieve these goals, the role requires proficiency in MDX queries for multidimensional data cubes, Excel automation tools including VBA macros, and Python scripts for automated document management. The position addresses complex fiscal challenges by providing data-driven insights on spending trends, revenue projections, and cost-benefit frameworks to support leadership decision-making and maintain institutional integrity across various academic departments and units.

Skills

Excel VBA Python MDX Data Visualization Budgeting Forecasting Reporting Internal Controls Contract Review Account Reconciliation USpace

What you'll do

Oversee the budget preparation process and monitor department performance against established goals.
Translate long-range institutional strategies into executable business cases and financial planning models.
Perform economic evaluations of new programs, equipment, and trend analyses for volume projections.
Create ad-hoc reports, dashboards, and financial statements to present data in clear narrative and graphical formats.
Automate reporting processes using Excel macros, VBA, and Python scripts to improve efficiency.
Manage daily fiscal operations including contract reviews, expenditure controls, and account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with university policies by assessing internal controls and training staff on financial procedures.
Manage space utilization reporting and effort distribution analysis for the USpace system.

What we're looking for

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of business and management principles.
Proficiency in financial analytical skills and computer application systems.
Ability to manage, supervise, and train others while overseeing department operations.
Technical proficiency in Excel automation, VBA macros, and Python scripts for data management.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with a focus on problem-solving.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a complex environment.