Requisition Financial Officer

OverviewThe Business Services team at Utah State University invites applications for a Financial Officer position to support the Office of Advancement. Financial Officers manage the financial, human resources, and general business operations of the unit. Additionally, this position is appointed to the VP of Advancement's leadership team, supports various committees, and works closely with Advancement Services gift processing.The Financial Officer will report directly to the Executive Director of Business Services while working closely with the VP of Advancement. They are responsible to supervise, train, and manage any additional Business Services staff assigned to the unit.ResponsibilitiesCoordinates the development, preparation, and submission of all capital, revenue, and expense budgets and all financial reports for the organization.Plans and develops comprehensive capital and operating budgets for a wide ranging portfolio of varying accounts relating to multiple components; reviews, analyzes, and verifies budgets; ensures balance of revenues, expenses, and transfers; and prepares integrated budget documents for submission.Recommends and participates in the development of University policies and procedures; may serve on University planning and policy-making committees.Oversees the approval and processing of revenue, expenditure, and position control documents; mass salary updates; and ledger and account maintenance and data entry.Ensures compliance with University, state, and federal policies and regulations, while maintaining appropriate internal control safeguards.Coordinates and analyzes fiscal and budget systems for controls, policies, and procedures; expedites audits; reviews changing state and federal laws, procedures and accounting practices, and makes recommendations for or implements changes in accordance with institutional policy.Advises units on improvement of current fiscal procedures, implementation of new fiscal policies, and training of accounting and administrative personnel.Ensures records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.Provides leadership, administrative management, and operational coordination to various technical, professional, and/or administrative personnel engaged in specified project activities, as appropriate to the position.Approves designated financial documents and transactions for the unit, including human resources, payroll, and expenditures (including purchasing card and travel).Performs miscellaneous job-related duties within the scope of financial operations as assigned.Develop presentations and present financial information, budgets, endowment forecasting to the USU Foundation Board and USU Foundation Board Finance Committee.Assists with the negotiation of contracts and affiliation agreements that support USU Advancement's budgets.Serve on USU Advancement's leadership team.Develop unit budget reports for USU Advancement's unit leaders.Work to modernize financial and budget systems across the Advancement Division and USU Foundation Board.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a business field plus four years of experience or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.Ability to analyze financial data and clearly present the information in a group setting.Experience understanding and negotiating contracts.Ability to work and communicate with high level stakeholders.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field.Required DocumentsAlong with the online application, please attach:Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate ProfileCover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**Advertised SalaryCommensurate with experience, plus excellent benefitsADAEmployees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.University HighlightsFounded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.USU enrolls 28,900 students, both online and in person at locations throughout the state. Utah State's 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU Online educates students from all 50 states and 55 countries. For over 25 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns in all of Utah's counties.Competing at the NCAA Division I level, USU is a proud member of the Mountain West Conference and will join the Pac-12 Conference beginning in the 2026-2027 season. The Aggies' long-standing tradition of athletic and academic excellence is exemplified by conference championships in multiple sports, reflecting USU's commitment to perseverance and achievement.Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. 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Additionally, the University endeavors to provide reasonable accommodations when necessary and to ensure equal access to qualified persons with disabilities.In all circumstances, Utah State University follows state and federal laws related to sex-segregated spaces.The following individuals have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations and/or USU's non-discrimination policies:Matthew PinnerExecutive DirectorCivil Rights & Title IX Officematthew.pinner@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 401D1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322Cody CarmichaelTitle IX Coordinatorcody.carmichael@usu.edu435-797-1266 | Old Main Rm. 402D1400 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322For further information regarding non-discrimination, please visit crtix.usu.edu or contact:U.S. Department of EducationDenver Regional Office303-844-5695| OCR.Denver@ed.govU.S. Department of EducationOffice of Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights800-421-3481 | OCR@ed.gov*updated 06/2025