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Section Manager - Payment Strategies
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Position Number: 5920051
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Section Manager - Payment Strategies
Lubbock
39830BR
Procurement Services

Position Description
Manages a section in a department that has institutional oversight. Plans, organizes and develops goals and procedures for the section. Represents the section to administrators, outside agencies and others on relevant matters. Supervises subordinate staff.

Major/Essential Functions

Develop and implement training programs.
Establish and monitor team performance metrics to ensure timely and accurate payment processing and vendor management.
Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors.
Partner with vendors to explore cost savings, revenue generation, and process improvement opportunities.
Ensure compliance with all university policies, state and federal regulations, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Lead preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring timely and accurate responses to audit inquiries.
Identify and implement innovative practices and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the teams.
Monitor industry trends and benchmark against peer institutions to adopt best practices.
Review and approve large or complex disbursements, ensuring proper documentation and authorization.
Monitor and analyze data to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement.
Prepare periodic reports for senior leadership, providing insights and recommendations.
Review and implement controls to mitigate risk in the payment and vendor management processes.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required plus four years supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Seven or more years of relevant financial or accounting experience.
CPA or other financial designation.
Experience with ERP systems such as Banner or Workday.
Experience and success with developing and implementing key performance indicators and analytics programs.

Minimum Hire Rate
4186.00

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.