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General Manager, Accounting

PageUp Desc Code: FIN - General Manager, Accounting

Function: FIN - Finance

Sub-function: Accounting

Discipline: Accounting

Career Track: G - General Administration

Career Track Level: Management / Leadership - Level 2

Broad Salary Range Code: 04

Range: $76163 - $152325


Market Reference Range Code: 04B

Range: $91395 - $137093


Finance: Finance is responsible for the financial activities of the university, from transaction processing to complex financial analysis and strategic planning. This typically includes accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, tax analysis and compliance, billing and collections, investment management, cash and debt management, and insurance.

Accounting: Accounting properly records the organizations financial transactions, assets, liabilities, revenue, and expenses in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Maintains and reconciles general ledger accounts. Significant emphasis on creation of financial statements such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows with the corresponding supporting schedules. Provides financial and operational reports and analytics and may act as subject matter expert for system implementations.

G - General Administration: Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Management / Leadership: Manager: The positions work is achieved through the direction of others. Managers have direct accountability for setting goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of individuals, including conducting recommendations for hiring and termination, writing evaluations, disciplinary actions, day-to-day oversight as well as long-term goal setting and accountability for the performance and productivity of the employees. Managerial positions are reflected in the M1-M3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2: Manager: Responsible for leading a team of professionals and/or support employees. Has full responsibility for team output. Focuses on implementing and executing strategies within their own department or team.