Title: Manager, Financial Analysis, Compliance & Treasury Services

Employee Classification: AP - Administrative Professional

Pay Grade: AP 8

Division: Business and Finance

Subdivision: Chief Financial Officer B and F

Department: Business and Finance

Campus Location: Main Campus

General Summary

Assist in the review and formulation of financial and business operational policies, and also in the administration of the business affairs of the University. Primary areas of functional responsibility include treasury and investment management, financial analysis. strategic business relationships, University and state regulatory compliance, capital financing, bond issuances, and ad hoc special project work.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the University's treasury functions, including development of short term and long term cash and investments forecast, oversight of daily cashflow activities, and managing cash balances to meet expenditures.
• Research, measure and execute investment decisions and participate as a member of the University's Investment Committee.
• Complete financial analysis on key initiatives, including writing business plans, and developing financial models/forecasts.
• Develop financial planning & analysis (FP&A) type reporting for University's financial performance for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate University compliance efforts with Federal and State laws and regulations and with University Policy.
• Manage the completion of the University's annual Capital Outlay Plan in accordance with State guidelines.
• Prepare materials/analysis for Board of Regents and Executive Management meetings.
• Serve as liaison to strategic business partners (i.e., P3).
• Manage parking related activities/initiatives and participate as lead member of the Joint Parking Action Committee (JPAC) on behalf of the University.
• Assist in the development of University policies and new programs, and in the administration of the business affairs of the University.
• Direct and coordinate daily divisional activities with other University offices.
• Develop and coordinate the divisional strategic planning initiatives.
• Facilitate capital financing initiatives including preparation of materials for bond issues.
• Assist in preparation of special reports and on special projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of accounting and financial management principals and concepts typically acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in finance or related field is required.

Competencies in accounting investments, treasury, business management and general project management typically acquired through at least six years of progressively more responsible and related professional experience in an accounting/financial environment are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree is preferred. 

Strong written and interpersonal communication skills are required. Previous experience in higher education is preferred.

Previous experience leading project management or cross-functional teams is preferred.

Appointment Percentage:

100%

About Eastern Michigan University

Since its inception, Eastern Michigan, first as a Normal School, then as a College and finally as a University, has grown and developed to respond to the ever-changing needs of society. Over the years, EMU has educated thousands of sons and daughters of Michigan, the nation, and the world. The University currently serves 23,000 students who are pursuing undergraduate, graduate, specialist, doctoral and certificate degrees in the arts, sciences and professions. In all, more than 200 majors, minors and concentrations are delivered through the University's Colleges of Arts and Sciences; Business; Education; Health and Human Services; Technology, and its graduate school. Eastern Michigan's exceptional faculty, students and alumni include CEOs from major businesses; a National Student Teacher of the Year, National Teacher of the Year, numerous Fulbright Scholars and Milken Family Foundation National Educators award winners; and several Michigan Teachers of the Year.

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