Job No. 154545
- Job Title:
- Financial Operations Manager
- Employer:
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Morehead State University
- Location:
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Morehead , KY
- Posting Date:
- 06-Jan-2025
- Description:
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The Space Science Center at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Financial Operations Manager. The anticipated start date is February 3, 2025.
Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH. Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Financial Operations Manager (FOM) is responsible for managing all financial operations and activities at the Space Science Center. The FOM manages budgeting for grants and contracts, and financial records and reporting of all grant and contract awards, service revenue, unit budgets, F&A return, endowment funds and any other financial resources of the Space Science Center. The FOM ensures the SSC maintains compliance with grant and contract requirements and regulations. The FOM also manages the daily and long-range financial operations of the unit, including continuous/rolling budgeting and budget forecasting, expenditure tracking, reconciling and analysis, revenue forecasts, expenditure forecasts, purchasing and all other financial aspects of the unit.
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, or relevant field with demonstrated financial experience. Must be a highly organized, detail and customer-service oriented individual capable of working independently. Excellent working knowledge of relevant computer applications including MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, is required. Excellent oral and written communication skills are a must. Must have accuracy in detailed work, good organization techniques, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: At least three years of experience managing the financial aspects of programs; at least three years of experience completing budget forecasting and expenditure analysis; and at least three years of experience completing budget forecasting and expenditure analysis preferred.
SPONSORSHIP: This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.
Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. To apply, visit: https://moreheadstate.peopleadmin.com and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, resume, and the name and contact information for three references. Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled. For preferred consideration, apply by January 17, 2025. Contact the Office of Human Resources at (606) 783-2097 should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Nathan Fite, the search committee chair, at [email protected] for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Organizational Relationships
This position reports to the Executive Director of the Space Science Center.
Physical Requirements
Some lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.
Working Conditions
The working conditions are an office type setting in an academic/university environment.
- Contact information:
- Morehead State University
- Morehead, KY 40351
- United States
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