Manager, Revenue Accounting (Simon Fraser University Department of Finance )

Manager, Revenue Accounting Requisition ID 2018-3639 Job Category Finance Department 5290 - Finance Job Status Regular Full-Time Hiring Range $77,049 - $96,311 Overview The Manager, Revenue Accounting is accountable to the Controller for the coordination and direction of all activities related to the recording, receipt and control of the university’s non-tuition revenue in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, established guidelines, university policy and sound business practices. The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations ensuring that the revenue team provides efficient, accurate and timely support to client groups. Responsibilities Oversee accounts receivable and non-tuition revenue operations Manage processes to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely recording and reporting of non-tuition revenue Ensure that all cash and cheques received in Finance are deposited to the university’s bank accounts in a timely manner Implement and maintain adequate and effective internal controls related to revenue and cash handling activities and ensure that best practices are in place Ensure that excise taxes are being charged appropriately and accurately Demonstrate professional judgment in situations where clear direction is not available and/or interpretation of policies and procedures is required Manage and administer the e-commerce program for the university Manage the department’s e-commerce website together with other key personnel in Finance Assist in conducting risk assessments and developing the Finance audit program related to revenue Provide strategic direction and planning for financial matters related to processing non-tuition revenue for the university Develop policies and procedures related to revenue-generating activity Keep current in advances in the industry and investigate technological solutions to recommend and implement process improvements to ensure efficient operations Approve new revenue activity to ensure that it is consistent with the institution’s strategic plans and advise on the best method to process and record the revenue Collaborate with business units across campus to assist in establishing appropriate policies and procedures related to revenue-generating activity Work with the Controller to establish long and short-term priorities for revenue activity in the financial operations group Provide leadership and direction to staff Oversee the day-to-day activity and assignments of staff involved in the revenue cycle within the Finance department Manage the hiring, developing and performance of staff and provide strategic direction to the revenue team Promote opportunities for training and professional development, including cross-training, through goal-setting and support Hold employees accountable for performance through informal methods, such as regular feedback and coaching, as well as the formal performance appraisal process Ensure appropriate staffing levels, including back-up and cross-training support to balance workloads and meet the expectations required for smooth and efficient daily operations of the revenue team Other Participate as the functional expert representative in system upgrade and testing project teams Participate in other department projects as required Act as a member of the management team responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the financial operations group within Finance Qualifications University undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experience Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting/finance-related environment Experience in an enterprise-wide computerized accounting environment is preferred Minimum 3 years experience managing or coaching staff Experience in a not-for-profit environment is preferred Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills Conceptual thinker with strategic planning skills and initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Works independently with a strong work ethic Exceptional attention to detail Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and their application to not-for profit organizations Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills Strong computer skills including advanced MS Excel If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Adminoxy

Manager, Revenue Accounting

Requisition ID 2018-3639 Job Category Finance Department 5290 - Finance Job Status Regular Full-Time Hiring Range $77,049 - $96,311

Overview

The Manager, Revenue Accounting is accountable to the Controller for the coordination and direction of all activities related to the recording, receipt and control of the university’s non-tuition revenue in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, established guidelines, university policy and sound business practices. The role is responsible for the day-to-day operations ensuring that the revenue team provides efficient, accurate and timely support to client groups.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounts receivable and non-tuition revenue operations

Manage processes to ensure the efficient, accurate and timely recording and reporting of non-tuition revenue

Ensure that all cash and cheques received in Finance are deposited to the university’s bank accounts in a timely manner

Implement and maintain adequate and effective internal controls related to revenue and cash handling activities and ensure that best practices are in place

Ensure that excise taxes are being charged appropriately and accurately

Demonstrate professional judgment in situations where clear direction is not available and/or interpretation of policies and procedures is required

Manage and administer the e-commerce program for the university

Manage the department’s e-commerce website together with other key personnel in Finance

Assist in conducting risk assessments and developing the Finance audit program related to revenue

Provide strategic direction and planning for financial matters related to processing non-tuition revenue for the university

Develop policies and procedures related to revenue-generating activity

Keep current in advances in the industry and investigate technological solutions to recommend and implement process improvements to ensure efficient operations

Approve new revenue activity to ensure that it is consistent with the institution’s strategic plans and advise on the best method to process and record the revenue

Collaborate with business units across campus to assist in establishing appropriate policies and procedures related to revenue-generating activity

Work with the Controller to establish long and short-term priorities for revenue activity in the financial operations group

Provide leadership and direction to staff

Oversee the day-to-day activity and assignments of staff involved in the revenue cycle within the Finance department

Manage the hiring, developing and performance of staff and provide strategic direction to the revenue team

Promote opportunities for training and professional development, including cross-training, through goal-setting and support

Hold employees accountable for performance through informal methods, such as regular feedback and coaching, as well as the formal performance appraisal process

Ensure appropriate staffing levels, including back-up and cross-training support to balance workloads and meet the expectations required for smooth and efficient daily operations of the revenue team

Other

Participate as the functional expert representative in system upgrade and testing project teams

Participate in other department projects as required

Act as a member of the management team responsible for developing and implementing the strategic direction of the financial operations group within Finance

Qualifications

University undergraduate degree or equivalent education and experience

Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation

Minimum 3 years experience in an accounting/finance-related environment

Experience in an enterprise-wide computerized accounting environment is preferred

Minimum 3 years experience managing or coaching staff

Experience in a not-for-profit environment is preferred

Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills

Conceptual thinker with strategic planning skills and initiative

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Works independently with a strong work ethic

Exceptional attention to detail