Finance Generalist

Facilities Management (FM) at the University of Virginia has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Generalist to join their team.  This role supports the Capital Construction and Renovations team and is responsible for financially managing approximately 700 construction projects totaling about $2 billion annually.  This role will be responsible for a variety of professional level work across various financial disciplines. The candidate will possess a solid financial background, either gained through work experience or education, which allows them to assume a wide range of duties across multiple areas, including accounting, budget, financial analysis, purchasing, or treasury.

Duties Include:

• Oversee the daily project reconciliation and resolve exception variances timely. 

• Maintain and monitor project suspense, default and clearing accounts. 

• Prepare and certify monthly account certifications for construction projects. 

• Develop and implement accurate, timely, and complete budget and accounting documents, spreadsheets, and templates for teams.

• Oversee project closeout process for construction projects including final billing, purchase order closeout and additional follow-ups as required. 

• Ensure that invoices are paid accurately and promptly so the department complies with the University’s requirements.  Responsible for resolving any discrepancies with vendors as needed.

• Prepare required journal entries for projects as needed. 

• Prepare monthly, quarterly as well as ad-hoc financial and construction project reporting.

• Support construction teams with project finances related task including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure analysis and contractual payments for construction projects.  

• Serve as representative for the organization in wider institutional finance initiatives.

• Serve on committees and attend standing meetings. Participate in training sessions to keep apprised of changes in policy and procedures.

• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:
Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject and at least two years of experience required.  Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.  The ideal candidate must be proficient with Microsoft applications including Excel. 

Anticipated Hiring Range: $60,000 – $65,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.    
 

This is a full-time, exempt-level position with UVA benefits including:

• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave: and 3 days Bereavement Leave

• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs

• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System

• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year

To Apply:

Please apply online , and search for R0057350.  Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs.’ Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV/Resume

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.  We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person’s perspectives and lived experiences.  We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.