Business Services Finance Manager, College of Natural Sciences

Job Posting Title:Business Services Finance Manager, College of Natural Sciences----Hiring Department:College of Natural Sciences----Position Open To:All Applicants----Weekly Scheduled Hours:40----FLSA Status:Exempt from FLSA----Earliest Start Date:Jun 22, 2026----Position Duration:Expected to Continue----Location:UT MAIN CAMPUS----Job Details:General NotesThe College of Natural Sciences (CNS) at the University of Texas at Austin is committed to fostering a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University.  What starts here really does change the world.  For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit  https://cns.utexas.edu.  Within the Dean’s Office, the Business Services team provides a broad range of financial and administrative support, including guidance on finance, budget, and UT-Austin policies and procedures. PurposeThis position provides administrative and financial support to the Business Services team, which oversees day-to-day transactional operations for the Dean’s Office and other CNS reporting units. The role contributes directly to the accuracy, efficiency, and compliance of CNS financial operations.  ResponsibilitiesProvide regular oversight and tracking of account expenditures and budget activity for internal CNS Dean’s Office unit budgets as assigned. Prepare monthly account reconciliations for assigned accounts, including certification of expenditures in the Expense Account Certification System. Process costing allocation business processes in Workday; create, maintain, and update funding commitments; process transfers of funds; and support account and unit code restructuring to ensure accurate financial reporting and budget integrity. Develop, maintain, and deliver training and onboarding materials for new administrative staff within the CNS Dean’s Office and reporting units. Maintain accessibility and visibility of standard operating instructions (SOIs), policies, and reference materials. Provide consultative guidance to staff, individually and in group settings, on accounting, accounts payable, procurement, and other university business functions to ensure compliance and consistent application of policies. Manage records retention for the team in compliance with university and state records management requirements. Ensure accurate organization, maintenance, and disposition of financial and administrative records, and provide guidance to staff on records retention standards and best practices. Assist with analysis, documentation, and streamlining internal administrative and financial processes.  Identify efficiency opportunities, support implementation of improved workflows, and contribute to continuous process improvement initiatives across CNS financial operations. Provide advanced administrative and financial support to the CNS Dean’s Office, exercising independent judgment and demonstrated knowledge of university business policies, procedures, and systems. Serve as back-up to other team members as needed.  Perform other duties as assigned, including supporting special projects and initiatives. Participate in internal or cross-unit efforts that advance the operational, financial, and administrative objectives of the college. Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or related field, and at least six years of progressively responsible financial or accounting experienceDemonstrated strong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple prioritiesAbility to communicate administrative information effectively to both technical and non-technical audiencesStrong listening skills and a commitment to customer serviceExtensive experience with Microsoft 365 applicationsEquivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.Preferred QualificationsBachelor’s degree in business or finance or accounting.Prior experience working in higher education or academic environment, particularly in financeKnowledge of UT academic policies and proceduresSalary Range$70,000 + depending on qualificationsWorking ConditionsMay work under standard office conditions with repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstationThis position is based on the UT-Austin campusApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship of work visasRequired MaterialsLetter of interestResume/CVThree (3) work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a current or former supervisorImportant for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left-hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page, and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.----Employment Eligibil