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Job Summary:

Essential Duties:

• Provides oversight and leadership in the activities of the accounting, payroll, financial reporting, disbursement and procurement functions of the university.
• Responsible for the salaries and budgeting for all departments in these areas.
• Provides oversight of the maintenance of the University's financial records in accordance with acceptable accounting principles, applicable University policies and local, state and federal requirements.
• Provides oversight of the preparation of various financial reports, including the Annual Financial Report, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Provides management with timely reviews of the university's financial status. Oversees external, internal, and other third-party audits.
• Provides oversight, leadership and guidance for university procurement and contract management and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) program.
• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of appropriate internal control systems.
• Participates in University and campus community relations by representing department at meetings and serving on committees as needed. Fosters positive relationships with academic and administrative units throughout the University community.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
• Must demonstrate a thorough knowledge of accounting principles, financial operations, compliance and financial systems management.
• Must have the ability to work at all levels and constituencies, as well as have proven skills in in the resolution of complex issues.
• Solid leadership skills, including a team-based approach to work.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, excellent computer skills, customer oriented, and demonstrated ability to work with a diverse population required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or Master's degree.
• Current knowledge of NACUBO, federal, and state rules and legislation concerning higher education, Experience with PeopleSoft finance and human resource systems preferred.

Special Instructions:

EEO Statement:

Open Until Filled: No

Location: Arlington

About The University of Texas at Arlington

With annual research expenditures in excess of $100M, the University of Texas at Arlington is a Carnegie Research-1 “highest research activity” institution committed to life-enhancing discovery, innovative instruction, and caring community engagement. A leading institution in the heart of the thriving North Texas region, UTA nurtures minds within an environment that values excellence, ingenuity, and diversity. With a total global enrollment of over 59,000 in AY 2018-19, UTA is one of the largest institutions in the University of Texas System. Guided by its Strategic Plan Bold Solutions | Global Impact, UTA fosters interdisciplinary research and teaching to enable the sustainable megacity of the future within four broad themes: health and the human condition, sustainable urban communities, global environmental impact, and data-driven discovery. UTA was cited by U.S. News & World Report as having the second lowest average student debt among U.S. universities in 2018. U.S. News & World Report also ranks UTA fourth in the nation for undergraduate diversity. The University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and is ranked as the top four-year college in Texas for veterans on Military Times’ 2018 Best for Vets list.

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