Financial Manager
Tel: (213) 743-2923
E-mail: hojem@usc.edu
Meet
Ray... he is in charge of maintaining the financial records of all
contracts here at the Technology Transfer Center and makes sure our
books are in order at all times. His financial functions include:
Reconciles accounts of the department
and the university financial system.
Determines current financial balances
to produce schedules, summary reports, income statements and other
financial reports.
Advises on university financial policies
and procedures, agency laws and regulations. Identifies problems
and interacts with internal and external contacts as required to
correct deficiencies.
Serves as a resource for funding agencies
and organizations to provide requested or required financial information
and statements.
Monitors and reviews and verifies accounting
records and transactions for accuracy timelines and adequacy of
supporting documentation.
Assists in developing and maintaining
automated systems and procedures. Provides input for the development
of accounting applications, reports, form records and documented
procedures.
As office manager he makes day to day administrative
decisions on behalf of the department. Provides direction and guidance
to assigned staff and student workers. Schedules work, oversees
training and establish priorities to ensure that deadlines are met.
Establishes and maintains office and record keeping systems and
procedures for the department. Maintains department calendar including
event management and travel arrangements. Acts as an operational
liason to other departments and companies.
Ray has worked as an accounting consultant to such companies as
Activision, Simon Wiesenthal Center, California Pizza Kitchen, Portals,
Young & Assoc. and Zyan Communications. He has worked in various
capacities for such companies as Hollywood Park Casino and Executive
Life Insurance. He has a degree from the university of Redlands
in business and management and is working on his MBA.
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