Finance & Business Administrator - WVU Cancer Institute

The Cancer Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a (Remote) Finance & Business Administrator.

About the Opportunity

Performs a wide range of professional accounting and finance functions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to support the financial processes. Completes documentation and schedules during month-end, budget preparation, and external audit. Provides financial guidance to the Manager, Accounting and Finance to help control costs and provide organization-wide efficiencies.

We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
* 37.5-hour work week
* 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
* 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
* 18 sick days per year (for when you're ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family's, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
* WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
* 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ's.
* Wellness programs

What You'll Do:

* Develops, implements, and manages short and long-range financial resource planning in consultation with leadership. Evaluates organizational structures and systems, integrates and identifies needs as directed by Executive Leadership, Administrator and Manager.
* Develop strong relationships with department managers to help coordinate and monitor financial controls over the organizations cost centers according to approved budget guidelines
* Coordinate accounting and financial processes to maximize efficiency in the daily accounting operations. Ensure that internal control measures are being followed.
* Maintain general ledger in order to complete and submit accurate financial data during month-end process according to predetermined deadlines.
* Coordinate month end variance analysis
* Oversee, review, and manage month end general ledger reconciliations.
* Facilitates the Manager, Accounting and Finance in daily administrative staff assignments and workflow development.
* Coordinate other staff duties to accomplish department goals and objectives. Delegate projects/duties as necessary.
* Assures that expenditures/receipts are properly authorized and appropriate to the funding sources designated.
* Develop and submit analytical financial data as needed by department Administrator and Manager, Accounting and Finance.
* Assist in completing and compiling financial support documentation for budget and external audit purposes.
* Assist in coordination of the budget and external audit review.
* Train new administrative personnel and audit their progress.
* Facilitate the Administrator and Manager in daily human resource duties including training, continuing education, and staff development.
* Assists the Manager, Accounting and Finance in establishing financial priorities; develops criteria to evaluate finance personnel, equipment needs, operational effectiveness, and fiscal requirements.
* Payroll validation and reconciliation.
* Prepare information to be submitted through the labor distribution adjustment process to the Shared Services Center.
* Participate in educational opportunities as provided by the hospital to enhance skill related abilities.
* Complete other duties as assigned.
* Support performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives.
* Ensure duties of specialty focus are completed accurately and timely (i.e. monthly financial statements, consolidated financial statements, bonds, cash flow projections, etc.).
* Facilitates functions of assigned Accounting Department staff.
* Supports the fiscal, administrative, and informational needs of new missions of the department and the school as they evolve. Measure accomplishment of financial goals articulated in the current strategic plan and adjust activities to accomplish those goals.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field
• A minimum of three (3) years of professional accounting experience
• Any equivalent combination and related education and/or experience will be considered

• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Analytical Abilities
• Attention to Detail
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Organizational Skills and Time Management Skills
• Computer Skills - Advance Knowledge of EXCEL and WORD
• Sound Knowledge Accounting Software Including Report Generation
• Communication Skills

• CPA Preferred
• Healthcare Experience Preferred

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.

From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.

At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values - service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation - unite us as Mountaineers.

Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.

West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.