Manager, Policies and Procedures (Policy Analyst)
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland, Baltimore is now hiring a Manager of Policies and Procedures (Policy Analyst) in the Office of the Controller. This position is responsible for writing, updating, and communicating accounting related policies and procedures impacting the University and specific departments within Administration and Finance under the general direction of Administration and Finance management. The selected candidate will manage the process of vetting new and updated policies and procedures through the various levels of the University and work with appropriate personnel to disseminate information and train personnel.UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB employees are strongly encouraged to follow all CDC recommendations related to COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses. Employees whose job duties require them to work in clinical settings or at clinical or field sites continue to be subject to the vaccine requirements of those sites. For additional information on protocols and exemptions, please visit the COVID-19 website.Primary Duties:
- Serve as the leader for the creation and updating of polices related to the accounting functions of the university through to completion, including approval signoff, publishing, and dissemination within appropriate timeframes. Under the general direction of Administration and Finance management, identify opportunities where policies and procedures are needed; create and update written policies and procedures; and when applicable, make recommendations to increase efficiencies or ensure compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Conduct periodic reviews and analyses of policies and procedures to assess currency, alignment with goals and missions, and make recommendations for modifications. Translate information of medium to high complexity into accurate, clear, and concise documents appropriate for targeted audiences. Ensure that documents are created in a manner suitable to those who must adhere to the policy or procedure. Establish and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with UMB internal and external stakeholders in order to understand the operational needs and ensure timely exchange of information. Gather information using methods such as interviewing subject matter experts, reviewing existing documentation, observing working systems, and independently researching other relevant sources. Prepare, edit, and deliver documentation in accordance with standard editorial styles and document templates. Respond to, solve, and make decisions on standard/routine business and accounting policy and procedure interpretation and application requests. Partner with appropriate personnel to design, evaluate, and implement new processes, procedures, and special projects. Develop and coordinate accounting policy and procedure training. Perform cost benefit analysis of proposed recommendations, if needed. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in related field (Masters with CPA strongly preferred).Experience: Four (4) years related experience in policy and procedure review, analysis, and design. Experience in managing accounting operations is preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills. Strong leadership and organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy. Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as relevant federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and programs/policies. Knowledge of accounting practices in higher education or research organizations a plus. Ability to determine "best practice" and recommend changes to improve compliance. Strategic and analytical thinking skills with an ability to solve problems and make decisions with limited supervision. Ability to network and interact, as well as support effective partnerships with key groups and individuals. Ability to provide leadership through collaboration and teamwork and communicate across all levels of the University. Ability to prioritize ongoing and new projects, as well as conduct research and gather information. Proficient at working on multiple concurrent projects while meeting deadlines. Advanced skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Oracle financial systems a plus.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: Office of the Controller
Job Posting: Aug 9, 2022
Unposting Date: Sep 8, 2022, 10:59:00 PM
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
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Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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