Financial Manager position is available at the Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.

About the School

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today’s dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to develop leaders who make a positive difference in the world. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improves business and society. Ross is consistently ranked among the world’s leading business schools. Academic degree programs include the BBA, MBA, Part-time MBA (Evening and Weekend formats), Executive MBA, Global MBA, Master of Accounting, Master of Supply Chain Management, Master of Management, and PhD. In addition, the school delivers open-enrollment and custom executive education programs targeting general management, leadership development, and strategic human resource management.

Key Responsibilities

Contributes to the university’s positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the school, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, and working with a sense of ownership for outcomes.  Approaches this work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind; treating others with respect, dignity, and in a manner where individuals feel they belong; listens, values feedback, and learns from the perspectives of others.

• Partner with units to develop annual budget, provide guidance on best practices and refer to policy as necessary throughout the budget preparation and submittal process
• Provide regular and ad hoc financial analysis and reports to make recommendations, help answer questions and/or provide decision support
• Analyze financial activities and related processes and make recommendations for improvement
• Support units in the review and certification of their internal controls
• Consult with units to establish a meaningful account structure
• Provide financial analysis support and guidance to the innovation process
• Develop and maintain program level pro-formas

Qualifications and Requirements

• BBA in accounting, finance, or business administration or equivalent work experience
• Seven years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis, budgeting, knowledge and experience using spreadsheets (Excel) and advanced spreadsheet functions
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and develop strong partnerships with staff at all levels and with varying levels of financial and budgetary knowledge
• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure of deadlines and competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team, ability to complete tasks in a timely manner; adaptive to a changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to communicate financial matters clearly and effectively
• Demonstrated skills in project management
• Ability to work with financial systems and reporting tools
• Significant experience with Business Objects and M-Pathways highly desired.
• Skills testing may be required.