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Senior Finance Associate, School of Architecture
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame (ND.jobs) is accepting applications for a Senior Finance Associate, School of Architecture.
Applications will be accepted until 8/28/2022.
Join our global and dynamic team! In the School of Architecture, the Senior Finance Associate’s primary responsibility is to manage the processing of transaction-based accounting activities, monitor budgets, prepare forecasts and ad-hoc analysis as well as ensure compliance with University and Government regulations for all transactions recorded in the School’s Unrestricted and Restricted funds. This position also is responsible for procuring and coordinating travel arrangements for faculty travel and invited guests as well as group contract negotiations.
Notre Dame’s architecture curriculum is unique in its focus on traditional architecture and urbanism, and in its dedication to principles that encourage community, a sense of place and a built environment designed at a human scale. The School offers academic degrees at both the undergraduate and graduate level, with the unique experience of required curriculum taught in Rome.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include:
- For all School funds, direct the processing of transaction-based accounting activities (deposits, travel reports, budget transfers, wire transfers, etc.) and ensure compliance with University accounting practices and requirements (as governed by the IRS code). Provide guidance for faculty and staff regarding procedures for facilitating purchasing and reimbursement.
- For all School funds, review recorded and forecasted activity to ensure funds are within budget and expectations. Reconciliations and ad hoc reporting of funds as needed with business objects, Microsoft Office and other accounting tools.
- Procure and coordinate travel arrangements for faculty travel and invited guests. Ensure foreign visitors travel in accordance with University and IRS/Immigration constraints.
- Develop and monitor budgets for design studio budgets and special events, such as, Driehaus Prize, Expo Roma [JPW] weekend, Graduation, etc. Work with various groups to remain within compliance and financial constraints.
- Other support/special projects for the School as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelors degree
Experience: 7 or more years
Degree Required: Accounting, finance or equivalent course of study
Experience/Skill Required to be successful:
- Detail-oriented with an eye for accuracy and the ability to adapt and manage a variety of tasks.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of stakeholders. This includes excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to function as a member of a team to fulfill the teams responsibilities, as well as independently.
- Highest standards of confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to utilize a variety of software applications, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google, Tableau.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in higher education or non-profit organization would be preferable. Desire to understand the operational inputs and outputs of financial transactions.
ABOUT NOTRE DAME:
The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education’s annual “Great Colleges to Work For” survey…and we are proud of it!
This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.
Equal Opportunity Employment StatementThe University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # S23127. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.
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