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Director of Business & Accounting Services (Financial Administration Spec)

Indiana University Kokomo
Job Description
Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities
  • Works closely with the Vice Chancellor for Finance to evaluate, explore, and expand revenue producing activities.
  • Works closely with Athletics to complete fiscal analysis and assist with external reporting needs to ensure compliance.
  • Assists the Vice Chancellor for Finance in the overall operating, and capital, budget development process for the campus; coordinates the budget policy; reviews and analyzes budget requests; collaborates with deans and department leaders on requests; and participates in financial/budget committees.
  • Supervises the cash management process in the collection of all revenue including receipt and deposit for auxiliary enterprises and non-General funds.
  • Collaborates with Vice Chancellor for Finance and other senior administrators on developing and implementing strategies that reflect the mission, vision, and values of the campus.
General Responsibilities
  • Using knowledge and application of accepted procedures and standards, manages the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of an organizational unit or an academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
  • Formulates policies and guidelines for division/department activities.
  • Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
  • Manages general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
  • Develops, plans, and implements special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
  • Prepares operating and project budget drafts. Regularly explains financial concepts to non-financial employees.
  • Monitors division/departmental budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
  • May conduct a variety of human resources activities including employment, labor relations, benefits, training, and classification for unit/department.
  • May provide functional advice or training to lower-level staff.
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