University of Minnesota
Fin Pro 2-Fin Gnrlst
University of Minnesota, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Apply for Job Job ID 365803
Location Twin Cities
Job Family Finance
Full/Part Time Full-Time
Regular/Temporary Regular
Job Code 8222FG
Employee Class Civil Service
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About the Job
The BioGen Center, comprising the departments of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB), is seeking a Finance Professional 2 to manage the financial operations of sponsored and non-sponsored accounts throughout their lifecycle, from post-award to close-out. This role will involve overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliation, effort certification, financial record maintenance, problem resolution, and compliance with university policies and funding agency requirements. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the BioGen Center and ensuring compliance with both University of Minnesota policies and funding agency requirements.
40% Financial Management of Projects: Serve as the financial manager for the life of a project, from award to closure. Assist the pre-award team in establishing grant budgets. Determine appropriate payroll percentages for labor charging and effort certification. Generate financial reports, including income and expense forecasts. Meet regularly with administrators, principal investigators, and other stakeholders to review financial status. Resolve accounting issues with principal investigators and close grant years, fiscal years, and projects. Monitor accounts receivable.
25% Audit and Approvals: Audit and approve financial purchasing and adjusting transactions on all projects assigned. Provide guidance to departmental staff on expenditure requirements and policy. Coordinate the quarterly effort certification process and work with faculty to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely reporting.
20% Forecasting and Analysis: Work with faculty and management to develop financial plans. Generate ad hoc and standard reports incorporating accruals and projections.
10% Chart of Accounts and Budgeting: Manage the Chart of Accounts, including requesting activation of revenue/expense chart strings and combo codes for payroll. Assist in the annual budget preparation and entry for all assigned divisions.
5% Staff Meetings and Special Projects: Participate in weekly staff meetings to discuss current issues and updates. Serve as the center expert on assigned policies. Participate in University-wide projects and help improve local business processes. Attend University financial training and conferences. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of related work and education experience to equal six years Experience in financial analysis, creating and maintaining finance reports, and budgeting. Strong organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with financial and managerial staff. High attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Successful experience working with senior management and principal investigators. Experience with federal granting agencies, including budgeting and managing both pre-award and post-award financial processes. About the Department
BMBB: The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics. We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphases on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities. GCD: The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development (GCD) spans a broad spectrum of biological disciplines, including the storage and expression of information (genetics), its translation into the workings of individual cells (cell biology), and the assembly of cells into tissues and organ systems (development). Our vision for the future of the department embraces three critical strategies: 1) integration of methods and ideas across disciplines, 2) collaborative projects that assemble the people required to achieve that integration, and 3) strategic use of model systems that provide the most powerful experimental access to important biological and medical problems. With our uniquely diverse expertise, these approaches allow us to build upon innovative basic science and to translate fundamental discoveries into direct benefits for society.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range:
$63,000 - $70,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment : 75%-100% Appointment Position Type :Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The BioGen Center, comprising the departments of Genetics, Cell Biology and Development (GCD) and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics (BMBB), is seeking a Finance Professional 2 to manage the financial operations of sponsored and non-sponsored accounts throughout their lifecycle, from post-award to close-out. This role will involve overseeing financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliation, effort certification, financial record maintenance, problem resolution, and compliance with university policies and funding agency requirements. This position will play a critical role in maintaining the financial integrity of the BioGen Center and ensuring compliance with both University of Minnesota policies and funding agency requirements.
40% Financial Management of Projects: Serve as the financial manager for the life of a project, from award to closure. Assist the pre-award team in establishing grant budgets. Determine appropriate payroll percentages for labor charging and effort certification. Generate financial reports, including income and expense forecasts. Meet regularly with administrators, principal investigators, and other stakeholders to review financial status. Resolve accounting issues with principal investigators and close grant years, fiscal years, and projects. Monitor accounts receivable.
25% Audit and Approvals: Audit and approve financial purchasing and adjusting transactions on all projects assigned. Provide guidance to departmental staff on expenditure requirements and policy. Coordinate the quarterly effort certification process and work with faculty to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely reporting.
20% Forecasting and Analysis: Work with faculty and management to develop financial plans. Generate ad hoc and standard reports incorporating accruals and projections.
10% Chart of Accounts and Budgeting: Manage the Chart of Accounts, including requesting activation of revenue/expense chart strings and combo codes for payroll. Assist in the annual budget preparation and entry for all assigned divisions.
5% Staff Meetings and Special Projects: Participate in weekly staff meetings to discuss current issues and updates. Serve as the center expert on assigned policies. Participate in University-wide projects and help improve local business processes. Attend University financial training and conferences. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) with at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of related work and education experience to equal six years Experience in financial analysis, creating and maintaining finance reports, and budgeting. Strong organizational and customer service skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with financial and managerial staff. High attention to detail and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Successful experience working with senior management and principal investigators. Experience with federal granting agencies, including budgeting and managing both pre-award and post-award financial processes. About the Department
BMBB: The department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics is committed to understanding the molecular mechanisms of metabolic diseases and cancer; developing novel strategies in biocatalysis and biotechnology; and advancing knowledge through structural biology and molecular biophysics. We organize ourselves into research divisions with emphases on Chemical and Structural Biology, Metabolic and Systems Biology, Molecular Biology and Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology. We are housed in new buildings with state-of-the-art research and support facilities. GCD: The Department of Genetics, Cell Biology, and Development (GCD) spans a broad spectrum of biological disciplines, including the storage and expression of information (genetics), its translation into the workings of individual cells (cell biology), and the assembly of cells into tissues and organ systems (development). Our vision for the future of the department embraces three critical strategies: 1) integration of methods and ideas across disciplines, 2) collaborative projects that assemble the people required to achieve that integration, and 3) strategic use of model systems that provide the most powerful experimental access to important biological and medical problems. With our uniquely diverse expertise, these approaches allow us to build upon innovative basic science and to translate fundamental discoveries into direct benefits for society.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range:
$63,000 - $70,000; depending on education/qualifications/experience Time Appointment : 75%-100% Appointment Position Type :Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu Employment Requirements
Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations. At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).