With over 140 years of history and tradition in downtown Los Angeles, the University of Southern California (USC) is looking for skilled, motivated professionals to help forge the future of higher education.

The USC Finance Division – Office of Budget and Planning is seeking a customer-focused Financial Reporting/Projects Manager with solid financial acumen, strong analytical skills, and demonstrated interpersonal skills to join its team!

About the Opportunity

The Financial Reporting / Projects Manager is accountable for managing complex financial reporting and analyses to assist the organization in business and financial short and long-term budget and planning. Plans and develops all phases of a variety of strategic and complex short and long-term projects of a financial or business nature. Provides internal financial consulting services and advises on complex or technical financial issues. Has responsibility for budget development, financial reporting and analyses, financial and business research, project management, planning and scheduling, policy development and implementation. This Financial Reporting / Projects Manager role operates through a great degree of complexity, and also has high visibility and accountability in its deliverables to senior-level officers throughout the University.

The Financial Reporting/Projects Manager:

• Manages complex financial reporting and analyses to assist a large school or division or the Board of Trustees and other areas of the organization in business and financial short and long-term planning. Plans, designs, develops and implements strategic and complex short and long-term projects of a financial or business nature requiring identification, research, extraction of data, interpretation, analysis, evaluation and summation of findings. Plans, coordinates, schedules and organizes project activities to meet objectives. Presents results formally to senior management.

• Produces regular and ad-hoc or complex financial and operating reports. Evaluates and analyzes a variety of complex financial reports and data. Determines accuracy of financial data submitted. May reconcile financial data from multiple sources and make correcting adjustments. May develop forecasts, projections and recommend strategies. Develops conclusions and recommendations and communicates orally or in writing to management.

• Develops, enhances and maintains automated or manual systems and procedures to facilitate and support financial operations. Ensures that internal systems complement university-wide systems.

• Directs the delivery of financial reporting services. Sets and communicates priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Provides for quality assurance reviews and addresses areas in need of attention.

• Provides internal financial consulting services throughout the university and advises on complex or technical financial issues. Serves as key resource on financial projects. Interfaces with faculty and/or staff necessary to complete assignments. Resolves problems or questions referred by project staff or fellow university administrators.

• Liaison with all financial departments within the university such as the Comptroller’s Office, Financial Business Services, Facilities Management Services, Treasurer's Office, etc. Collaborates with financial departments to explore alternative solutions to problems.

• Represents the department and/or university as an authority in field. Responds to requests for information, advice or assistance from colleagues, professional or industry associations, etc.

• Contributes to centralized maintenance of related systems utilized university wide.

• Directly or indirectly manages all staff assigned, usually through subordinate managers or supervisors. Determines organizational structure, reporting relationships and short and long-range staffing needs based on goals.

• Develops financial operating and administrative policies and procedures. Directs the dissemination, interpretation and application of financial or administrative policies and procedures. Interprets university financial policies and procedures.

• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate for the position of Financial Reporting/Projects Manager meets the following preferred criteria:

• Master’s degree

• 7 years of experience

• Directly related experience in a university environment with knowledge of university systems and procedures

• Workday and/or Anaplan experience/proficiency is strongly preferred

• Project management experience

Minimum Qualifications

All candidates for the position of Financial Reporting/Projects Manager must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree; business education or closely related field

• 5 years of experience

• Expert knowledge of and experience in financial analysis and reporting

• Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques, as well as proficiency with related software/systems/applications such as Workday and/or Anaplan

The annual base salary range for this position is $ 132,122.70 - $200,000. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

About USC Office of Budget and Planning

The University of Southern California (USC) Office of Budget and Planning (OBP) provides support to the university’s central administration in resource planning, strategic planning, and manages the university’s budget methodologies that guide formulation of the annual operating budget. The OBP’s goal is to ensure sufficient financial resources to meet the university’s current and future needs for maintaining academic and patient care excellence, while propelling new research and discoveries to advance humankind. The OBP fulfills the university’s budget and financial needs as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible in a collaborative manner, and delivers useful budget and financial guidance, assists academic units, auxiliary units and senior leadership in making key financial decisions.

The USC Finance Division – Office of Budget and Planning values accountability, teamwork, open communication, integrity, and opportunities for growth & professional development.

Join us – apply today !

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Minimum Experience: 5 years Minimum Field of Expertise: Business education or closely related field. Expert knowledge of and experience in financial analysis and reporting. Knowledge of computer simulation and forecasting techniques. Directly related management experience.