Title: Financial Manager

Employee Classification: Financial Manager

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Center for Human ID-304600

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Department Summary

The Center for Human Identification (CHI) is an accredited forensic laboratory on the campus of The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. With funding from the State of Texas and various Federal Government agencies, CHI supports forensic DNA testing, anthropological examinations, local CODIS operations, training, and various research and development initiatives. CHI also manages the Texas Missing Persons DNA Database.

Position Overview

The Financial Manager manages and coordinates financial business activities for the Center for Human Identification, under supervision of the Director, Financial Operations. This position will oversee the Fee for Service billing and collection process, as well as serve as a liaison for the department to internal administrative departments and external vendors. The Financial Manager uses business, analytical and qualitative methods to understand, predict and enhance the Center’s procurement processes. This position also serves as a resource for the department in the resolution of day-to-day financial management operations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four (4) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of supply chain systems, particularly purchasing or procurement
• Experience with accounts receivable/payable, reconciliations
• Proficiency in excel and attentive to details
• Ability to engage stakeholders and develop productive interdepartmental relationship.
• Demonstrates advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to establish priorities and make appropriate decisions
• Exhibits exceptional customer service

Preferred Qualifications

• N/A

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Job Duties:

• Interfaces with Total Contracts Management System on contract management, including service contracts, fee for service agreements/MOUs.
• Coordinates financial management of Fee for Service capability, preparing and submitting quotes and invoices; receiving, documenting and depositing all payments; and partnering with the Director to reconcile and collect outstanding receivables. 
• Performs monthly reconciliation of outstanding purchase orders and receivables. 
• Partners with the Director, Financial Operations to manage relationships with stakeholders, vendors and service providers, ensuring items are received and paid on time. 
• Manages procurement of supplies and equipment, including resolving procurement issues by managing quotes, invoices, contracts and purchase order payments; collaborates on the development of guidelines and procedures for the procurement processes; ensures proper allocation of supply and equipment expenditures for state, research and endowment funds; and maintains supply and equipment expense accounts and balances. 
• Serves as liaison to internal administration departments within appropriate workflows. 
• Other duties, as assigned. 

Work Schedule:

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

N/A

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.