Financial Specialist Intermediate/Senior

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume document. The cover letter shall specifically address:

• Why you are interested in the position.
• How your past work experience and specific skills directly relate to the responsibilities and qualifications of the position.
• Your approach in understanding the perspectives of individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultural viewpoints.

Job Summary

The Biointerfaces Institute (BI) within the University of Michigan is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual to join our team as a Financial Specialist.

The Biointerfaces Institute was established in 2012 to create a new blueprint for biomedical research that encourages out-of-the-box thinking, drives innovation, accelerates the path from basic research to real-world health outcomes, while serving as an ideal training site for the next generation of scientists and thought leaders. BI is currently home to 35 research groups comprised of more than 400 students and researchers from the School of Dentistry, the College of Engineering, the School of Medicine, and the College of Pharmacy, collocated in over 56,000 square feet of dedicated, state-of-the-art facilities at the North Campus Research Complex.

The Financial Specialist will provide daily financial support for the Director and the Managing Director's research- and operational-related activities. This position requires an individual to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, professionalism, and confidentiality in a fast-paced work environment. Responsibilities require advanced technical skills using the Google suite (including calendaring, email, and G-drive) and Microsoft Office products (including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). S/he/they must be an excellent communicator (both written and verbal), an effective listener, and be willing to work on special projects within the Biointerfaces Institute.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/ .

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

This position will report to the BI Managing Director, and will work with the other BI staff, the BI Faculty Director, the BI student group (BIONIC), and others in the College of Engineering to perform the tasks outlined below.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Prepare and submit financial reports concerning expenditures, forecasts, receivables, and variances. Apply knowledge of financial applications/processes and analytical skills to prepare the operating budget, month-end financial review, and forecasting processes.
• Process monthly, quarterly, and annual financial transactions. Monitor and reconcile our financial activity across a variety of funding sources.
• Verify and process monthly recharge billing of internal and external users, manage external customer maintenance and A/R follow up with the UM Shared Services Center (SSC).
• Prepare cost model recharge rate requests for the Office of Financial Analysis and provide guidance on core facilities costing.
• Regularly track metrics including publications, citations, awards, proposals, expenditures, and patent/technology transfer activities.
• Maintain occupancy information for BI?s space and work with departments to complete annual space survey.
• Assist the BI Managing Director in establishing internal controls, procedures, and systems.
• Communicate and coordinate with other CoE research cores, and other UM units and partners to address issues as they arise.
• Support procurement activities and handle approval requests from SSC.
• Other duties as assigned, including preparation or coordination of proposals and budgets for equipment, training programs or similar efforts for submission to sponsors; working with the BI Managing Director to respond to internal or external audit requests; and participation in Unit, College and University-wide initiatives for process and policy changes.
• Special assignments and projects as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience; 3+years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting, financial policies and procedures, and data analysis.
• Ability to function independently with minimal oversight and direction.

Desired Qualifications*

• Business administration education or experience.
• Familiarity with recharge processes at the University of Michigan or other academic institution.
• Demonstrated ability to use M-Pathways, M-Reports and Business Objects, or equivalent software and applications.

Work Locations

40 hours per week, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

North Campus Research Center Building 10

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

252625

Working Title

Financial Specialist Intermediate/Senior

Job Title

Financial Specialist Senior

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Engineering

Department

Biointerfaces

Posting Begin/End Date

8/12/2024 - 8/26/2024

Salary

$65,000.00 - $85,000.00

Career Interest

Finance