General Information


Job Description FINANCIAL ANL SUPV 2 Working Title Financial Services Supervisor
Job Code 007123 Grade 23
Department Name University Library - D01090 Department Head
Supervisor Effective Date 11/16/2020
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE
007708 FINANCIAL ANL 2 1
004627 FINANCIAL SVC ANL 2 1
004722 BLANK AST 3 1
004723 BLANK AST 2 1

Generic Scope
Provides direct supervision typically to professionals or skilled technical employees. Functions as advisor to unit and administration. Analyzes and resolves problems, interprets policies (e.g., fiscal management, HR, contracts and grants, resource management in defined areas) and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives.

Custom Scope
Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet those goals. Responsible for supervising the day-to-day unit activities. Normally directs a section or group of budget/financial/resources analysts. Oversees and participates in the most complex projects and deals directly with major department managers. Provides direction according to established policies and management guidance.

Department Custom Scope
The Financial Services Supervisor is responsible for providing complex fiscal, budgetary, analytical, and other support to the University Library, and is responsible for handling day to day financial management operations for Library Administration and Library Leadership. The position supervises the Planning and Budget unit which consists of several complex systems including Cash, Collection and Register Reconciliation System (CCRRS), UCR Financial System (UCRFS), POS reporting systems and online credit card processor systems. The Financial Services Supervisor will also provide review and oversight to the Acquisitions Accounting unit by routinely reviewing transactions. This position provides direct supervision to professional and represented staff within the University Library's Planning and Budget unit. The Financial Services Supervisor is responsible for providing day to day management, and oversight of tasks, providing regular feedback on performance and professional development opportunities for these staff, interpretation and recommendations for compliance with federal, state, University of California (UC) and UCR Fiscal policies and procedures. This position supervises staff to assure accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental goals and objectives and exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required
Advanced degree. Preferred

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
  • Effectively supervise staff which entails completing timely performance evaluations, proactively handling disciplinary or performance problems/issues, and ensuring professional growth and training opportunities are provided to the staff. Set clear and appropriate unit and individual performance goals and expectations.
20
Supervises activities associated with creating, maintaining and reporting on the operational and capital budgets and budget processes, academic and staff budgeted FTE, the performance of financial planning (including problem definition, forecasting, data collection, development of alternative solutions), the performance of human resources FTE planning (position management, staffing forecasting, data collection), development of policy or action recommendations in the areas of budget, finance and human resource planning, and report preparation.
20
Conducts presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules.
10
Administers organizational policies that directly affect subordinate employees.
10
Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Provide financial administration (budgeting, account reconciliation, purchasing, travel reimbursement, financial planing and contract and grant administration) to ensure that all policies and procedures are followed. Includes general funds, scholarships, endowments, and Sales and Service Funds. Reconcile ledgers and develop and prepare accurate, complete, and timely monthly financial status report to upper-level management showing current and long-term status of funds. Analyze statements and offer observations and recommendations for management action. Initiate and ensure timely completion of any correcting transactions and bring any unusual issues to the attention of leadership. Ensure that all funds are in a reportable condition on a monthly basis. Respond to management requests for financial information - collect complex data from multiple sources for a variety of reporting activities. Analyze and organize information in a clear, comprehensible format. Oversee the processing of purchase orders, travel vouchers, service requests, and other financial transactions via UCR's on-line systems. Review PAN notifications generated by the departments for accuracy. Advises AUL for Content and Discovery (or other relevant library leadership) of any concerns arising from routine review of Acquisitions Accounting unit transactions.Routinely attends UCR finance operation meetings to maintain currency on all relevant federal, state, UC and UCR financial policies and procedures.
20
Perform complex financial and budgetary analysis by retrieving, querying, and analyzing data from a variety of internal/external systems to produce timely, accurate, and complete reports. Independently design and develop analytical summaries. Perform complex budget/resource analysis including forecasting, retrieving data from campus financial systems, organizing and validating data, and preparing comprehensive reports for distribution to appropriate individuals. Responsible for fiscal closing of all intramural and extramural funds.
20

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Extensive knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems, budgeting and reporting techniques, accounting and bookkeeping. Required
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Required
Extensive knowledge of, human resource policies, practices, and planning. Preferred
Client services oriented, has good listening, communication, critical thinking, and analytical skills. Required
Proven ability to deal with changing priorities and direct the work of others accordingly. Ability to multi-task. Required
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively across the organization at all levels. Required
Ability to prepare and present materials to internal and external constituents. Required
Demonstrated ability to screen applications, interview candidates, and either make selection decisions or recommend individuals for hire. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Preferred
Solid understanding of financial and resource planning concepts as well as how to control organizational budgeting. Required
Advanced skills in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Direction

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : NA
  • Sit : Constantly
  • Squat : NA
  • Stand : Occasionally
  • Crawl : NA
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : NA

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: No

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