The Senior Manager, Finance role within the Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) involves leading financial activities such as budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management to enhance profitability. This individual will work closely with Wellspring or equivalent databases to manage patenting and licensing finances, prepare departmental budgets, and compile financial analyses for management. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing internal finance systems, processing invoices, ensuring compliance with agreements, and conducting financial reporting. The position requires expertise in financial management tools like Tidemark and Workday, knowledge of business principles, and the ability to direct staff effectively. This role supports U Innovation’s strategic goals by centralizing financial management for OTT, The Launch Pad (TLP), and Cane Angel Network (CAN), fostering accountability and optimizing resource allocation across these units.
Skills
Tidemark
Workday
Wellspring
SQL
Excel
Python
PostgreSQL
CI/CD
AWS
R
Tableau
Google Workspace
Confluence
Jira
Slack
Microsoft Office Suite
Adobe Acrobat
QuickBooks
Salesforce
Oracle NetSuite
What you'll do
Manages and prepares departmental budgets, including revenue and operational expenses.
Oversees financial systems to ensure compliance with regulations and university policies.
Conducts financial analyses and forecasts future OTT revenue and expenses.
Ensures proper payments are received from licensees and processes legal invoices.
Distributes royalties according to agreements and monitors payment compliance.
Advises management on unusual trends, funding levels, and expenditures.
Engages in benchmarking studies for operational improvement.
What we're looking for
Minimum 7 years of relevant finance experience required
Experience with financial management systems, databases, and business principles preferred
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
Develops and maintains annual budgets and business plans for multiple units
Oversees all financial activities including invoicing, revenue distribution, and compliance monitoring
Manages staff, conducts performance evaluations, and implements training programs
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$148,700–$218,030.
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About University of Miami
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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