Finance Specialist
UMGC Europe
Overseas Regular, 100% FTE, Full-time, Grade 005
University of Maryland Global Campus Europe (UMGC Europe) seeks a Finance Specialist in the Business Office. Reporting to the Director, Finance, the Finance Specialist will be responsible for collecting and supporting analysis of financial data, assisting with purchasing, and managing finance/accounting related requests from the division. Work is on-site at the UMGC Europe Headquarters.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
1. Gathering, compiling, and generating reports using multiple UMGC data sources
2. Assist Finance Director to run and analyze accounting, budget, and other financial statements and reports
3. Responsible for aiding in the annual preparation and internal allocation of fiscal year budget
4. Regularly update and implement policies, procedures, guidelines, and best practices developed by the Finance Director, including training and SOP documentation
5. This role will require knowledge of Financial systems processes, the ability to document current/future processes, and the ability to communicate and train others on those processes
6. Review and approve purchase requisitions for the division
7. Assist with purchasing through maintenance and review of contracts and service agreements for renewals and cancellations
8. Collaborate with departmental budget liaisons, requisitioners, and purchasing card holders to identify improvements to processes in order to create efficiencies
9. Provide high-level customer service to internal University stakeholders
10. Assist with various financial, accounting requests from departments across the division
11. Manage user/role-based security groups, in conjunction with Stateside colleagues
12. Maintain confidentiality of information including salaries and operational expenses
13. Create process efficiencies for purchasing and tracking systems to better ensure adherence
14. Assist in quality assurance, ad-hoc reporting, and special projects as needed
15. Performing other job-related duties as assigned
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
16. Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a finance related field or foreign degree equivalent.
17. Strong analytical and forecasting skills
18. Ability to evaluate financial data
19. Proficiency in Excel
20. Experience with Workday Financials
21. In addition, candidates must be detail oriented and a critical thinker, have the ability to visualize concepts and ideas and put into concrete formats (reports, summaries), and be able to work independently and under minimal supervision.
22. Have a proven ability to communicate efficiently and effectively both orally and in writing with a variety of stakeholders internal and external to the institution.
23. Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment, use initiative and resourcefulness, and exercise sound judgment. Maintain confidentiality and handle time sensitive matters.
24. Will be required to work specific annual events, Commencement.
25. Must be able to pass a background check.
26. Must have or be eligible for SOFA.
PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
27. Master's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a finance related field or foreign degree equivalent.
28. Course work in Accounting or Finance
29. Knowledge of higher education financial management;
30. Knowledge of general principles of accounting, budgeting, and administrative management.
31. Knowledge of German language (written and spoken)
WHO MAY APPLY: Local candidates with ILS preferred. Criteria under which applicants qualify for ILS are: must serve the US Forces exclusively; are not stateless persons; are nationals of a NATO state, excluding the host nation; are not ordinarily resident in the host nation.
All submissions should include a cover letter and resume. UMGC offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for qualifying positions, such as tuition remission, generous leave and healthcare. For detailed benefits information, please visit: .
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