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• Lead financial analysis and reporting for all ITS cost objects, operational accounts, service centers, and auxiliary operations.
• Provide financial projections, forecasts, and variance analysis to ITS leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports to support decision-making.
• Review and improve existing reporting tools and develop new reports as operational needs evolve.
• Support completion of financial surveys, audits, and institutional reporting requirements.

• Oversee financial transactions and reconciliation processes to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations, as well as established accounting standards.
• Maintain the ITS cost object structure and coordinate updates with central accounting offices to ensure accurate financial tracking and reporting.
• Monitor, review, and reconcile financial activity across ITS accounts, identifying and resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Prepare and review journal entries, internal billings, fund transfers, and other financial transactions supporting ITS operations.
• Process internal and external billings for ITS services and products in accordance with university policies and established financial procedures.
• Support year-end closing activities, including preparation and review of prepaids, commitments, depreciation, and other required accounting adjustments.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and management of departmental budgets, including preparation of financial reports and analysis.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard operating procedures for ITS financial processes and ensure adherence to established internal controls and consistent accounting practices.
• Participate in special projects and perform other related duties as assigned.

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to ITS leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and operational strategy.
• Lead development and monitoring of financial plans for ITS service centers and technology operations.
• Coordinate and support annual budget development, financial planning, and long-range forecasting activities with university administrative offices.  

• Lead, supervise, and develop ITS Financial Services staff.
• Assign and review work, establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure timely completion of financial activities.
• Foster continuous improvement, staff development, and strong internal service. 

Thorough knowledge of accounting practices, business operations, regulations, state statutes and financial concepts is necessary. Strong analytical, organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are required. Ability to interpret and prepare information for analysis activities and communicate findings to management is essential. Must follow Board of Regents By-laws and policies and State and Federal Law and other rules and regulations. Understand accounting and financial business processes and be able to develop reports, analyze data, and support system-based financial workflows. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft products including the ability to use and create multiple worksheets, pivot tables, charts, and formulas is required. Working knowledge of the internet, e-mail, and Microsoft Office is also required.

Requires the ability to understand and analyze many and varied financial and business operation situations and provide guidance and useful advice to resolve/improve/mitigate University fiscal accountability. The employee determines the tools and approach to be used in developing analyses and uses judgment in determining the degree to which detail and information is needed. The individual in the position uses their own discretion as to when and how to communicate with administration and coordinate with other staff and management teams.

The impact of errors is far-reaching. Errors in financial analysis, accounting, budget projections and reporting will adversely affect ITS and the business affairs at the University of Nebraska. Administrative review is available before information is released by this position, but the responsibility for error-free detail supporting analytical information rests on the employee.

Determined within a relatively short period of time

Position provides financial reporting and projections for ITS

Incorrect reporting or analysis can adversely affect the business affairs of ITS

Works collaboratively with ITS leadership, financial staff, and campus administrative partners across the University of Nebraska system. Communicates financial information clearly and effectively to support operational decision-making.

Limited supervision received

Yes

Managerial/ Professional,Office/ Service

Exercises supervision over assigned ITS Financial Services staff

Office

Operation of standard office equipment