Hybrid Finance Cluster Supervisor – Arts & Sciences

at WashU IT

• Job title: Finance Cluster Supervisor – Arts & Sciences
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $53,100 - $90,600 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Cognos, ERP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, United States

About the role

• Finance Cluster Supervisor managing finance and accounting staff within academic units. Planning resources and evaluating business processes for efficiency in a remote work setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate staff in the cluster.
• Plan and allocate resources to delegate tasks and assignments effectively.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and procedures.
• Manage overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities of assigned departments/units.
• Oversee departmental accounts, faculty research accounts, and special funds.
• Responsible for preparation of annual budgets, reports, and accounting activities.
• Oversee, manage, and approve all transactions through Workday and all procurement card transactions.
• Provide transactional support as needed for workflow and project needs; assist with payroll coordination; perform entry and approval of financial transactions in Workday.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (3 Years).
• Preferred Qualifications: Five years of progressively responsible experience, background in accounting, financial transaction processing, or accounts payable.
• Previous experience in an academic environment and with the Washington University Financial Information System and the Cognos financial reporting system are preferred.
• Skills: Analytical Thinking, Challenge Driven, Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Deadline Management, Decision Making, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Evaluate Information, General Ledger Software, Internal Controls, Microsoft Office, Policies & Procedures, Proactive Behavior, Problem Resolution, Sound Judgment, Supervision, Workflow Management.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, and access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Tuition coverage for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.