West Coast University Hiring for Finance Manager (Remote) Job at Irvine, CA Full Time

**This is a Remote position.

SUMMARY:

Reporting directly to the Director of Finance in a multi-faceted, multi-location academic and administration setting, provides operational analysis and reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling support for West Coast University. Supports the Director of Finance, and executive management by providing timely reporting and analysis of operational key drivers and process improvement opportunities. Participates as an integral support of campus operations. Activities include budgeting, forecasting and actuals analysis in terms of revenue, expense, and headcount leveraging information from the past, present and expected future operations. This individual is to manage according to established policies, procedures and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares financial reports on key operating metrics such as analysis of outcomes, revenue, expenses, and operating results. Analyzes material or unusual actual cost variances from budget. Interacts with campus management and accounting for necessary research.
• Prepares monthly variance analysis of operating results.
• Coordinates and develops the monthly/quarterly financial forecasts for assigned areas.
• Prepares trend reports for operational metrics and makes recommendations for improving analysis and overall performance.
• Develops complex financial models to predict the financial impact on the company of various strategic decisions.
• Manages and coordinates the annual budget process for assigned areas.
• Actively participates in special projects that impact Operations.
• Monitors and analyzes monthly operating results against budget, forecast and prior year.
• Potential management of one financial analyst.
• Utilizes judgment to recommend when policies and procedures need to be changed.
• Suggests, recommends, and implements changes.
• Develops quantitative/qualitative methodologies, strategies and evaluates criteria where standard techniques are not applicable for successful problem resolution.
• Advises management on the allocation of resources to best accomplish financial objectives and prepares reports for management.
• May be involved in managing staffing planning for the function, including interviewing, selection, counseling, and evaluation of performance to ensure effective operations and staff engagement. Explores enrichment opportunities for staff such as seminars, specialized training and mentorships.
• Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Company’s Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and states laws, and applicable professional standards.
• Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly.
• Maintains established department policies, procedures and attends in-services and other required meetings.
• Maintains confidentiality of all student, associate, and/or company information as required.
• Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments.
• Maintains order, cleanliness, and safety at work.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Master’s degree in accounting, cost accounting, finance, business administration or related field preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience leading a team, project, program, or function.
• Familiar with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Thorough knowledge and experience with MS Office applications including Excel, Access (SQL) and PowerPoint.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment such as calculating and adding machines, computer terminal and appropriate software (word processing, spreadsheet, and database) as needed.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills; detail oriented.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to demonstrate strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to self-direct, self-pace, multi-task, and function well under pressure of deadlines and conflicting priorities.
• Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and work effectively in a highly ethnic and culturally diverse student and associate community.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.

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