Southern Methodist University
Facilities Financial Manager (HR Title: Business Operations Manager II)
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215
Job Description - Facilities Financial Manager (HR Title: Business Operations Manager II) (CON00000035)
Job Description
Facilities Financial Manager (HR Title: Business Operations Manager II) - ( CON00000035 )
Description
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Office of Budget and Finance - Facilities is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to provide comprehensive financial and accounting support. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, and forecasting for the University’s capital construction and facilities-related projects. Responsibilities include processing and monitoring contractual pay applications and invoices, preparing capital funding and reserve reports, projecting cash flow, and assisting in the auditing and close-out of construction projects.
Essential Functions: Monitor and process construction- and facilities-related pay applications and invoices in compliance with contractual terms and University policies.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports related to capital funding and University facilities reserves.
Assist in the auditing and close-out of construction projects.
Preparation of monthly cash flow projections.
Assist with special projects and associated reports.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s is required. Master’s is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. Experience with construction and/or facilities with emphasis on project accounting and financial reporting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills as well experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working with Capital Improvement Program Management Software (i.e. e-Builder), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or Integrated Workplace Management (IWMS, i.e. Planon), PeopleSoft Financials, construction pay application processes, capital project funding, and close-out auditing procedures is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply: This position is open until filled.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 19th, 2025.
EEO Statement SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
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Job Description
Facilities Financial Manager (HR Title: Business Operations Manager II) - ( CON00000035 )
Description
Salary Range: Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications
About SMU SMU’s more than 12,000 diverse, high-achieving students come from all 50 states and over 80 countries to take advantage of the University’s small classes, meaningful research opportunities, leadership development, community service, international study and innovative programs.
SMU is data driven, and its powerful supercomputing ecosystem – paired with entrepreneurial drive – creates an unrivaled environment for the University to deliver research excellence.
Now in its second century of achievement, SMU is recognized for the ways it supports students, faculty and alumni as they become ethical, enterprising leaders in their professions and communities. SMU’s relationship with Dallas – the dynamic center of one of the nation’s fastest-growing regions – offers unique learning, research, social and career opportunities that provide a launch pad for global impact.
SMU is nonsectarian in its teaching and committed to academic freedom and open inquiry.
About the Position: This role is an on-campus, in-person position.
The Office of Budget and Finance - Facilities is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to provide comprehensive financial and accounting support. This position plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial tracking, reporting, and forecasting for the University’s capital construction and facilities-related projects. Responsibilities include processing and monitoring contractual pay applications and invoices, preparing capital funding and reserve reports, projecting cash flow, and assisting in the auditing and close-out of construction projects.
Essential Functions: Monitor and process construction- and facilities-related pay applications and invoices in compliance with contractual terms and University policies.
Prepare monthly and quarterly reports related to capital funding and University facilities reserves.
Assist in the auditing and close-out of construction projects.
Preparation of monthly cash flow projections.
Assist with special projects and associated reports.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s is required. Master’s is preferred.
A minimum of 3 years of experience is required. Experience with construction and/or facilities with emphasis on project accounting and financial reporting is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Candidate must demonstrate strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate broadly across the University and develop and maintain effective relationships with a wide range of constituencies. Must also demonstrate strong written communication skills.
Candidate must possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and analyze problems, as well as devise solutions. Must also have strong organizational, planning and time management skills.
Candidate must have excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills as well experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Experience working with Capital Improvement Program Management Software (i.e. e-Builder), Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) and/or Integrated Workplace Management (IWMS, i.e. Planon), PeopleSoft Financials, construction pay application processes, capital project funding, and close-out auditing procedures is preferred.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
Sit for long periods of time
Deadline to Apply: This position is open until filled.
Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by November 19th, 2025.
EEO Statement SMU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity and expression.
SMU offers staff a broad, competitive array of healthand related benefit s. In addition to traditional benefits such as health, dental, and vision plans, SMU offers a wide range of wellness programs to help attract, support, and retain our employees whose work continues to make SMU an outstanding education and research institution.
SMU is committed to providing an array of retirement programs that benefit and protect you and your family throughout your working years at SMUand, if you meet SMU's retirement eligibility criteria, during your retirement years after you leave SMU.
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