Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
Arts & Sciences Administrative Clusters provide academic units with fundamental support in various areas, including budget and finance, grants and research, faculty, student, and academic matters, and/or events and communications. This Finance Cluster Supervisor oversees the finance and accounting staff in the shared administrative support cluster and is responsible for managing the processes in the cluster is engaged to ensure effective, accurate, and timely service to the academic units. The supervisor must make decisions that are responsible, accountable, justifiable, and defensible in accordance with department/University policies and procedures.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Supervise and evaluate staff in the cluster. Plan and allocate resources to delegate tasks and assignments effectively and to accomplish the work to meet department and school productivity and quality goals.
- Plan, evaluate, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes and procedures to enhance quality, efficiency, and output.
- Manage the overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities and activities of assigned departments/units in finance cluster.
- Manage all departmental accounts, faculty research accounts, and special funds (includes authorizing spending decisions).
- Responsible for preparation of annual budgets, reports, and all accounting activities.
- Assist with purchasing decisions (including equipment, furnishings, and supplies).
- Oversee, manage, and approve all transactions through Workday and all procurement card transactions.
- Work with payroll coordinator(s) to ensure good communications regarding HR issues in units.
- Transactional Support: provide transactional support as needed to assist with workflow and project needs; provide cross-coverage for staffing needs; and stay current with routine systems processes for training and supervision needs. Includes both entry and approval of financial transactions in Workday.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location
- Normal office environment
- Primarily remote, but expected to come to campus for business needs, such as check deposits
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting or standing at a desk or table
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (3 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications
- Five years of progressively responsible experience, with a background in accounting, financial transaction processing, or accounts payable.
- Previous experience in an academic environment and prior experience with the Washington University Financial Information System and the Cognos financial reporting system are preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
Progressively Responsible (5 Years)
Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Challenge Driven, Communication, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Deadline Management, Decision Making, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems, Evaluate Information, General Ledger Software, Internal Controls, Microsoft Office, Policies & Procedures, Proactive Behavior, Problem Resolution, Sound Judgment, Supervision, Workflow Management
Grade
G11
Salary Range
$53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / AnnuallyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please emailCandidateQuestions@wustl.eduor call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.Washington University is dedicated to building a community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.
