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CAS Financial agent (Internal Employment Opportunity):Oregon State UniversityJob description:CAS Financial agent (Internal Employment Opportunity)Bookmark this Posting | Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.This is an Internal Employment Opportunity.To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. 3) Please describe in detail how your education and practice meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed for this position. (Attach as Other Document 1) 4) Describe your Excel practice as beginner, intermediate, or advanced. How do you typically use Excel? (Attach as Other Document 2) 5) One of Oregon State University's Core Values is Diversity: our capability to welcome, respect and interact with other people. Describe how your background and practice has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: | Lisbeth Goddik | E-Mail: Lisbeth.goddik@oregonstate.edu | 541 737 8322 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Position DetailsPosition InformationDepartment College of Ag Admin (AGA) Position Title Specialist 2-Strategic Job Title CAS Financial agent (Internal Employment Opportunity) Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Corvallis Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Yes Job Summary This is an Internal Employment Opportunity The College of Agricultural Sciences is seeking a Financial agent. This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position. Reporting to the Chief Operating agent of the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS), the CAS Financial agent (CFO) serves as a regular contributing member of the College's Deans' Group and shares responsibility for the work and activities of that group, including providing counsel to the dean. The CFO collects and analyzes unit, college, and university financial data to ensure that the dean, associate deans, and CAS Chief Operating agent (COO) have financial recommendations and analysis that supports the administration of the college. The CFO supervises all of the financial aspects of the college, including financial monitoring, forecasting, budget allocation, policy development, compliance, and integrity. The CFO collaborates broadly with unit heads and representatives of Financial Strategic Services. The CFO's responsibilities extend across the state and the person in this position functions in a university-wide capacity, including financial activities jointly managed with the College of Science, the College of Health, and the College of Veterinary Medicine. With over 3,300 students, 250 professorial faculty, and exceeding $170 million per year in expenditures, the College of Agricultural Sciences (CAS) is a complex organization. In addition to the main campus, CAS has faculty located Branch Experiment Stations across the state as well as Extension Faculty located in each county. CAS is well known for its collaborations among state and federal agencies. Our researchers and Extension faculty work closely with agency partners in EPA, USDA ARS, USGS, US Forest Service, US Navy, USDOE, NIH, NOAA, NMFS, USFWS, as well as state agencies, local governments, and professional organizations. Regional industries and commodity groups are also important partners. Oregon's remarkable agricultural diversity-with more than 220 commercial commodities-means that many commodity groups depend on OSU research and development to improve their varieties and expand their markets. Our plant breeding programs are among the most active, and most diverse, in the nation. The diversity of disciplines within the college is matched by the diversity of our students and faculty. We work toward building access for all groups, for example through active participation in NSF Advance and OSU's search advocacy training. Our sponsored student programs (MANRRS, SACNAS, CAMP) are among the top in the nation. We value our shared commitment to civil discourse and support of the individual. There is an expectation that, as part of this position's function in the college, the person in this position embodies and advances the principles and practices conveyed in the CAS CARE Commitment document. Summary of advantages: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/prospective-employee To calculate our Total compensates Package, use this link: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/benefits/new-employees/benefits-calculator Why OSU? Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job! Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply expertise, tools and expertise to build a better future for all. FACTS: • Top 1.4% university in the world • More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined • 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S. • 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties • 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone • 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates • 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color • 217k+ alumni worldwide • For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about Locations: Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport. Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances. Total compensates Package: Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including: • Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents. • Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources. • Retirement savings paid by the university. • A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave. • Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities. • Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program. Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to lgain more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU. Key Responsibilities 60% Financial Analysis, Oversight, Strategic Planning and Fiscal Forecasting Evaluates college, unit and faculty financial status and makes recommendations to address deficits or excessive balances. Performs college and unit analysis during the fiscal year to compare actual results to budgets and make recommendations regarding variations. Assists college leaders in the design and execution of unit plans to address unit deficits. Conducts such analysis in a way that considers all funding sources including federal, state, and local service district funding, sponsored research funding, OSU Foundation gifts and Agricultural Research Foundation gifts and contracts. Assesses CAS financial decision-making information requirements, collects and presents financial information to college and unit leaders. Evaluates college and unit financial results and ensures corrective actions are taken to support effective decision making and stewardship of resources. Performs special analyses to address emerging financial issues or opportunities. Provides advice to college and unit leaders regarding strategic direction and initiatives. Performs multi-year forecasting and sensitivity analysis that considers multiple scenarios for legislative results, faculty attrition and hires, health and retirement cost effects, general inflation, changes in university financial practices, gift and contract trends, etc. Makes budget recommendations to reduce, increase or reallocate unit budgets. Provides recommendations to correct emerging revenue or expense issues. Supports the identification and implementation of faculty and unit leader start-up packages and related cross college agreements. Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding agreements between units, between the college and units and across colleges related to resource allocation (e.g., financial support for teaching a certain class, etc.). Develops and implements CAS policies regarding fiscal management of resources including the CAS Budget Practices and Guidelines, Reserve Policy, Sales Policy, and CAS Dwelling Unit Management Guidelines. Monitors and represents CAS in discussions related to university policy changes. Provides support to CAS unit leaders related to analysis, preparation, and negotiation of financial MOUs and legislative budgets. Provides input to unit reviews regarding unit fiscal management issues and opportunities. 30% Data Management, Collection, Analysis, and Communication Liaisons with business partners within OSU and external to OSU, including but not limited to: » OSU Foundation and Agricultural Research Foundation to monitor funds/processes and provide support for gift development. » Office of Audit, Risk and Compliance to receive and respond to audit and information requests. » Office of Budget and Resource Planning to supervise OSU budget, projections, and related processes. » Office of Sponsored Research & Award Administration to resolve grants/contracts issues. » Procurement, Contracting and Materials Management to resolve purchasing and contracting issues. » Division of Research and Innovation to supervise specialty research funds allocated to CAS (RERF, BUC, Royalty, etc.) » Financial Strategic Services to supervise college accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting for the college. » Controller's Unit functional areas (accounts payable, billing and receivables, financial accounting and reporting, payroll, student accounts, travel, and treasury) to resolve issues in these areas impacting support to CAS faculty, staff, and students. Acts as college central point of contact for CAS college and unit administrators. Conducts miscellaneous types of data analysis in response to questions from college administrators and unit heads. Works with university personnel to ensure reporting systems, such as CORE and University Financial Management (UFM), support the delivery of needed reports to college administrators and unit heads. Provides training and communicates system changes to users. Manages processes connected with college decisions on distribution of funding such as priority staffing and building use credits/capital infrastructure renewal funds. Monitors unit processes used to collect and post revenues to ensure the integrity of revenue collection. Analyzes and supervises implementation of systems to collect revenues such as credit card portals. Ensures compliance with payment card industry data security requirements. Acts as the primary college administrator for TouchNet Marketplace. Provides advice regarding the development and application of student, internal and external fees. Evaluates internal controls and implements needed changes. supervises financial system effects of organizational changes, including development of organization code and index code proposals, reallocation of budgets, etc. Collaborates with the Financial Strategic Services Strategic Partner to ensure financial responsibilities are executed in a timely and accurate manner. Understands university budget processes and, in collaboration with college and unit administrators, designs and ensures implementation of college budget models to distribute resources to units. Addresses issues related to access to university financial systems. supervises approval authorities across the college. Regularly communicates updates and reminders of policies and procedures to staff through emails, meetings, and other communication methods. 10% Other tasks as Assigned What You Will Need Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and practice in the field. 5 years' practice in financial/accounting and/or operational management in a university, government, or corporate setting. Demonstrated practice in financial forecasting and accounting in a dynamic and fast paced setting. practice in the design and maintenance of financial dashboards and other reporting tools. Excellent expertise in spreadsheet and financial analysis tools. Excellent written and oral communication expertise. A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must prosperously complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. What We Would Like You to Have Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field or CPA. 5 years' demonstrated practice in financial forecasting and strategic financial planning support. Strong organizational expertise with demonstrated capability to simultaneously manage numerous projects for multiple stakeholders. Demonstrated capability to work collaboratively with a range of colleagues and stakeholders. Self-motivated/directed. Demonstrated capability to work independently, make independent decisions, and resolve problems. practice using Banner, Access, Tableau, Salesforce, Jaspersoft, and internal Oregon State University reporting systems such as CORE. Working Conditions / Work Schedule This position may sometimes require working outside the typical 8-5 hours for specialized projects and deadlines. Work is primarily on-site on the OSU campus in Corvallis, OR. Remote work may be possible, as agreed on between the employee and manager. This position cannot be done fully remotely. Pay Method income Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time income Range $118,800-$131,200 Link to Position Description https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/136160 Posting Detail Information Posting Number P07879UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 03/15/2024 Full Consideration Date 03/29/2024 Closing Date 04/12/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Internal Special Instructions to candidates This is an Internal Employment Opportunity. To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by March 29, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to candidates. When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents: 1) A resume/CV; and 2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and practice have prepared you for this position. 3) Please describe in detail how your education and practice meet the minimum and preferred qualifications listed for this position. (Attach as Other Document 1) 4) Describe your Excel practice as beginner, intermediate, or advanced. How do you typically use Excel? (Attach as Other Document 2) 5) One of Oregon State University's Core Values is Diversity: our capability to welcome, respect and interact with other people. Describe how your background and practice has prepared you to be effective in an environment that values diversity. You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process. For additional information Contact Us by: | Lisbeth Goddik | E-Mail: Lisbeth.goddik@oregonstate.edu | 541 737 8322 OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the capability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide variety of lived practice including involvement with the justice system. This job has ?critical or security-sensitive? responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, Contact Us by OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at E-Mail: employee.relations@oregonstate.edu. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Internal employment opportunities are filled from within the institution by candidates who are current, or recent, members of the OSU Community. Please indicate how you meet this criterion. See: http://hr.oregonstate.edu/jobs/oeshtxt/111 for details. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Resume » Cover Letter » Other Document 1 (see Special Instructions) » Other Document 2 (see Special Instructions) » Diversity StatementOptional Documents » VETERANS ONLY: Must provide proof of Veteran Status (DO NOT upload any unrelated documentation - information uploaded to this field will be removed once reviewed) Skills:
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