POSITION IDENTIFICATION
TITLE International Financial and Operations Manager
CLASSIFICATION NUMBER 4007
GRADE 45
CLASSIFICATION Exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships
GENERAL FUNCTION
The International Financial and Operations Manager designs and maintains financial controls and financial recording policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial accounting and budgetary oversight for MSU International Programs, including the LNU-MSU College of International Business in China, Education Abroad, English Language Institute, Foreign Language Institute, International Services, International Certificate Program, and the International Leadership and Training Center. The International Financial and Operations Manager also assists the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships in supervising operations of MSU International Programs and the Jim D. Morris Center.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, technology, or a related field is required. Master’s degree in business field is preferred. An equivalent combination of years of experience and education may be considered for substitution of educational requirements.
Experience: At least two years of accounting, business planning/operations, financial analysis, or budgetary experience is required. At least one year of international accounting experience is preferred. Accounting, budgetary and/or operations management experience in higher education preferred.
Skills: A high aptitude in accountancy and a demonstrated ability to work with international exchange of currency is required. Strong computer skills, including knowledge of Excel and the ability to develop spreadsheets and management reports using graphs and charts are required. Demonstrated experience with word processing and database software programs is required. Effective interpersonal, communications, organizations, administrative, and decision-making skills are required. The ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities and to meet deadlines with a minimum of supervision is required. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Advises the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships regarding financial decisions by providing accurate information regarding the financial status of individual programs, accounts, and the division as a whole and by interpreting university financial reports.2. Assists the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships in annual budgeting and financial planning by providing revenue and expense projections.
3. Understands and interprets the exchange of foreign currency to U.S. currency and prepares financial reports and entries using this information, including reports for the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships and the university CFO.
4. Reports on the financial position of International Programs units, international partnerships, and joint venture partnerships in areas of income and expenditure based on past, present, and forecasted operations by overseeing the collections, organization, and analysis of financial data. Manages the daily accounting tasks following university policies, generally accepted accounting practices, and international financial reporting standards.
5. Maintains accuracy of financial data, and ensures budget numbers, expense codes, journal entries and budget adjustments are recorded correctly. Researches and analyzes data, as needed, and provides oversight to all financial matters.
6. Ensures the financial integrity of all budgets, international partnerships, and departments within International Programs by monitoring balances and expenditures, reviewing documents, and providing information and reports.
7. Provides assistance to the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships by collecting, organizing, and analyzing financial and other statistical data for the preparation of financial and non-financial reports, establishing reporting deadlines for those providing data for those reports, and utilizing the Banner system to assist with financial management responsibilities.
8. Assists the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships in supervising operations of International Programs and the Jim D. Morris Center.
9. Accepts signature authorization responsibilities to approve various personnel forms, payroll forms, purchase orders, and other documents as delegated by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships.
10. Utilizes effective interpersonal, problem-solving, and decision-making skills to handle special administrative and trouble-shooting projects assigned by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships by gathering information, coordinating, and communicating with various departments, and following through with projects to completion.
11. Supervises ILTC Certificate Program by coordinating with approved international training partners to prepare, record and distribute non-credit professional development certificates for approved programs endorsed by ILTC.
12. Serves as a liaison between International Programs, international partnerships, joint venture partnerships, and Financial Services as well as ensuring financial information shared between the areas is accurate and complete.
13. Provides guidance to personnel within International Programs as it relates to financial accountability and related university policies.
14. Contributes to a work environment which encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
15. Remains competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing professional contacts with colleagues, and attending professional development courses and other training as required by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships.
16. Contributes to the overall success of International Programs by performing all other essential duties and responsibilities as assigned, maintaining high levels of accuracy and maintaining a professional demeanor and appropriate levels of confidentiality.
SUPERVISION
The International Financial and Operations Manager is supervised by the Vice President for Community and Global Partnerships and supervises full-time employees, graduate assistants, and student employees as assigned.
OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES
FEBRUARY 2023
