Job No. 157680
- Job Title:
- Fin Pro 2-Fin Gnrlst
- Employer:
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Location:
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Twin Cities , MN
- Posting Date:
- 02-Feb-2026
- Description:
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Job Responsibilities
Accounting, Budget, Financial and Post-Award Grant Management (70%)
Maintain assigned unit’s chart of accounts in accordance with University and College policy.
Approve financial transactions and reconcile financial activity for all funding sources to ensure appropriate fund usage and revenue/expense allocation; initiate and process journal entry corrections.
Ensure accurate, compliant, and appropriate costing of personnel expenditures through payroll accounting, verification, and effort certification; identify and process corrections; approve effort statements.
Forecast, monitor, and report on various activities such as scholarships, endowments, and course fees.
Coordinate the fiscal management, reporting, and monitoring of grants associated with multiple Principal Investigators (PIs), including regular meetings throughout the lifecycle of the grants.
Develop and maintain knowledge of pertinent federal, state, business, and non-profit sponsors to provide guidance and interpretation of governing legislation, rules and conditions.
Prepare budgets for assigned departments, centers, programs, and grants.
Coordinate the development of an all-funds annual budget and enter budget in the enterprise financial system (EFS); identify gaps in revenue and/or expense.
Ensure accurate and timely fiscal year end close and reporting for assigned portfolios.
Fiscal Reporting and Analysis (20%):
Prepare comprehensive, customized, routine, and ad hoc reporting from a variety of sources for university, college, and unit leadership, and PIs, as needed. Consult with stakeholders to interpret data and to make recommendations and observations.
Perform budget-to-actual analysis of assigned sponsored and non-sponsored accounts. Analyze financial data for anomalies, identify gaps in revenue and/or expenses, investigate and recommend solutions.
Develop and present projections and trending to inform and advise stakeholders.
Service Delivery and Professional Development (10%):
Ensure optimal service levels for assigned units through the FSO Service Level Agreement.
Remain current and participate in continuing education and training opportunities related to university policy and best practices.
Participate in department, college, and University events, meetings, projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
BA/BS plus at least two years of professional work experience or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.
Demonstrated experience in accounting/fund accounting, budget development, and/or other financial management.
Ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
Preferred Qualifications
BA/BS degree in accounting, finance, business, economics, public administration, or a related field.
Experience in analyzing financial data, grant management, and monitoring complex budgets and contracts, forecasting/projecting, and auditing.
Advanced computer skills including spreadsheet development and maintenance using Excel and web database reporting.
Demonstrated ability to effectively manage priorities, coordinate multiple assignments simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
Experience delivering high level customer service, including proactive communication and ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
Experience managing and prioritizing multiple tasks and work both independently and as part of a team.
Certified Approver (University of Minnesota specific credential, specific training/education offered once in the position).
About the Department
College Overview
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That’s why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.
- Contact information:
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
- Twin Cities, MN 55455
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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