Finance Professional 4 - Department of Medicine

About the Job:
55%- Research Accounting-Management of HOT-Oncology, HOT-Classical Hematology, HOT - Hematology (Vercellotti only) and GIM

-Financial expert over entire life of a grant from proposal to closure. Responsibilities include:
-Establishing a grant budget
-Determining appropriate payroll percentages for labor charging and effort certification
-Auditing and approving expenditures against grant and proactively communicate potential deficits
-Developing financial projections and working with project investigators to research the source and cause of discrepancies in accounting systems
-Recommend solutions to funding concerns or other complex problems
-Assist with renewals and closeout of projects

20% Budget Analysis & Reporting

Provide comprehensive, global financial reports, projections, and budgets for projects, faculty, divisions, or department. These are reported at a certain time interval and identify risks and opportunities wthin the area being analyzed. Ad hoc reporting will be required. Work with faculty/management to develop financial plans.

15% Certified Approver & Effort Certification

Audit and approve expenditures on sponsored research projects. Interpret grant and contract regulations and their relation to University accounting procedures, identifies areas of concern and recommends solutions. Provide departmental expertise on expenditure requirements and policy. Coordinate the effort certification process. Review effort statements and work with faculty to resolve discrepancies.

10% Process Design/Improvements & Department Representative

Represent department on Medical School, AHC and central committees to share expertise, aid in decision making, and communicate information back to department. Take the lead within department on process design and improvement.

Required Qualifications:
* Bachelors degree and at least five years experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal nine years.
* Prior experience with financial reporting and analyses.
* Proficiency with Excel.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively in informal and formal teaming arrangements.
* Demonstrated ability to interpret, present and analyze information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
* Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members and individuals
* UMN Certified approver or equivalent experience and training.
* Project accounting, preferably with sponsored research accounting.
* Strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to use good judgment in prioritizing multiple requests made at times by persons with competing interests

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with the University of Minnesota financial management information systems and EFS. Peoplesoft accounting system, or accounting or fiscal experience in a public, comprehensive higher education institution with considerable knowledge of administrative policies and procedures typical of a public institution of higher education.
* Fund accounting skills.

Pay Range: $86,000-$96,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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Committed to innovation and diversity, the Medical School educates physicians, scientists, and health professionals; generates knowledge and treatments; and cares for patients and communities with compassion and respect. We value excellence, inclusiveness, collaboration, and discovery.

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Founded in 1888, the University of Minnesota Medical School has three campuses. A four-year MD program and the MD/PhD program are located on the Twin Cities campus in addition to MD programs at regional campuses in Duluth and St. Cloud.