Director, Academic Finance

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $94,800- $125,000.00
  
  

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the AVP, Operating and Capital Finance, the Associate Director will facilitate the monitoring, analysis, and reporting of the financial activity related to the Administrative Services, Real Estate, PM Fee Department, and Construction Business Initiatives. The Associate Director will be responsible for an annual operating budget of $70.5 million for five departments.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior management and other University departments, the Associate Director will resolve inconsistencies and rectify processing issues.
• Maintain the accuracy of various financial analyses and reports used to monitor staff payroll, service contract expenses, and other financial activity.
• Process standard and other recurring financial transactions in accordance with University and departmental accounting standards and procedures.
• Provide high-level support for all Department budget-related issues, including but not limited to general accounting and financial reporting.
• Efforts will focus on maintaining university-approved accounting practices that provide timely, managerially relevant data for all departments.
• Work closely with the AVP to implement departmental initiatives directed at improving the division's quality and delivery of financial services.
• Work independently on research projects and is responsible for completing reconciliations and reports to meet departmental and University finance deadlines, including those associated with monthly, quarterly and fiscal year-end close.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• A minimum of 7 years of accounting/reporting/budgeting experience.
• Strong technical skills required, including advanced Excel proficiency and extensive reporting and data analysis experience.
• Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
• Desired Skills include familiarity with data visualization tools (Tableau or Power BI).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree.
  
  

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