University of Southern California Hiring for Senior Business Officer I at Los Angeles, California Full Time

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Senior Business Officer I, Thornton School of Music

The Thornton School of Music welcomes applications for the position ofSenior Business Officer I (SBO). We seek an experienced financial professional with strong organizational, communication, and strategic analysis skills to direct the school’s business operations and participate in planning for the school’s strong and vibrant future. The SBO will be a model for ethical stewardship of financial assets who actively contributes to a culture of integrity, open communication, diversity and inclusion, and caring for the well-being of the community.

The Senior Business Officer reports to the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance, and works in close partnership with the Dean, Dean’s Cabinet, Department Chairs, Human Resources and Faculty Affairs staff. The SBO supervises business office and payroll staff.

The Senior Business Officer will:

• Direct the comprehensive business operations including procurement, payroll, stewardship of gift and endowment resources, financial systems, accounting, and reporting. Model the highest level of ethical behavior in financial management; ensure strong internal controls and compliance with legal requirements and University policies. Supervise financial and payroll staff.

• Develop and monitor departmental and school-wide budgets across all categories of activity, including tuition revenue; gifts and endowments; compensation; supplies, equipment and professional services; student aid; facilities, infrastructure and capital improvements; and special projects. Analyze and report actual performance to budget to determine variances, and take corrective action as needed. Ensure effective utilization of financial and other assets, and efficiency of operations.

• Administer information systems and procedures to support financial operations. Lead ongoing training for staff and faculty on systems, policies and procedures, and compliance requirements. Oversee sound financial and payroll recordkeeping. Ensure thorough review of contracts and agreements.

• Partner with leadership to develop the school’s annual budget. Provide analysis and reports to inform planning. Prepare the annual budget forecast for submission and administer the process of translating budget detail to the general ledger and payroll.

• Partner with leadership, faculty affairs staff and department chairs on instructional budget, faculty compensation and faculty contracts. Advise on laws and policies governing compensation, ensuring compliance of contracts and accuracy of pay disbursements.

• Partner with human resources and administrative leadership on staff planning, deployment, organizational structure and compensation.

• Support strategic planning and new program development, as requested. Research and compile data required to develop assumptions, projections and strategies. Monitor action plans and implement changes as needed.

• Administer research funds, ensuring compliance and sound reporting. Provide training as needed to faculty and staff on research fund administration and guidelines.

• Assist in management of special projects, as assigned by school leadership.

• Participate as core member of the Thornton School’s emergency response and business continuity teams.

  The ideal candidate will have:

• Outstanding skill in fiscal management, analysis, information systems and communication.

• A record of progressively responsible financial experience, strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and practices and their application in the university’s financial operations.

• Demonstrated analytical capability in financial analysis, presentation, planning and reporting.

• Experience with Workday, SIS, Anaplan, and other University systems, and familiarity with USC’s fiscal policies and procedures highly desirable.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Sharepoint, Trello and other information management tools.

• Experience leading, training and supervising staff.

• Ability to exercise discretion, maintain confidentiality, and uphold the highest level of ethical behavior and integrity.

• Appreciation for an institutional culture that supports the development of musical artistry and scholarship at the highest level.

• Commitment to USC’s core values of integrity, excellence, diversity, equity and inclusion, open communication and accountability.

  Job Qualifications:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree. Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum experience.

• Minimum Experience: 5 years’ experience in financial management, with record of advancement in responsibilities.

• Preferred Education: Master’s Degree.

• Preferred Experience: 7 years’ experience working in positions of financial leadership.

Salary Hiring Range:

The annual base salary range for this position is$131,960 to $150,912.

When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external and organizational considerations.

In order to be considered, all candidates must:

• Complete the online application

• Attach a Résumé

• Attach a Cover Letter addressing your specific qualifications for this position.

• USC is requiring all employees, students, staff, and faculty to submit proof of COVID-19 and 1st booster vaccination. There is exemption process available for medical and religious reasons. Your safety is our top priority.

  Your application will not be considered complete without these items.

  About the Thornton School of Music: The Thornton School is home to more than 185 faculty and 1,000 music majors divided into three divisions: Research and Scholarly Studies, Classical Performance and Composition, and Contemporary Music. Founded in 1884, and today the oldest continually operating cultural institution in Los Angeles, USC Thornton consistently ranks among the top one percent of the nation’s music schools and conservatories. Graduates of the school attain positions with major orchestras, ensembles, recording studios and music industry firms and perform on stages and in studios around the world.

  Combining the benefits of a world-class conservatory and a leading research university, the USC Thornton School of Music offers students the opportunity to pursue a rigorous music education in a real-world context. We offer a full range of musical disciplines across a demanding and innovative curriculum, and the opportunity to work with a faculty of national and international renown. For more information, please visit us at http://music.usc.edu .

  USC has excellent benefits, including health benefits for staff & their family with access to the renowned university medical network; eligibility for retirement plans; tuition benefits for staff & their family; free professional development online courses; central Los Angeles location with easy access to commuter trains, buses & free tram pick up services; discounts to football, basketball & other campus events. To view more information, please visit: https://employees.usc.edu/benefits-perks/

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REQ20127791 Posted Date: 01/03/2023