Title: 00638- Financial Services Manager

State Role Title: Financial Services Manager I

Hiring Range: Compensation Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: www.nsu.edu

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Purpose of Position: To manage the reporting and accounting function of the fixed assets and grant and contract units. To provide oversight to the fixed asset and grants departments ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements and management, grantors, and regulatory agencies in conformance with reporting standards of the AICPA and the Commonwealth of Virginia APA.

Minimum Qualifications

KSA’s and or Competencies required to successfully perform the work:
• Demonstrated ability to manage professional staff and fiscal unit
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to interpret GAAP, OMB Uniform Guidance and Grant and Contract Agreements.
• Ability to work independently, possess effective oral and writing communication skills, and lead, instruct and supervise staff.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial regulations and prepare financial reports and statements as required by the various reporting agencies.
• Pays attention to detail and is proficient with technology used in the financial operation
• Ability to interpret federal, state and local tax laws and regulations
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

Additional Considerations

Education, Experience, and Licensure, Certification required for entry into position

• Degree in Accounting or related field
• Direct Grants Management Experience
• Advanced accounting experience supervising diverse accounting functions
• Experience with Fixed Asset Management including inventory


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience in managing or overseeing fiscal processed at Higher Education University or Local Government
• Master’s Degree and/or CPA
• Previous supervisory experience

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia's Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or resumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to university employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-Verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

EEO Statement

NSU is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. NSU encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: no email application will be accepted

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.