Director Financial Affairs I - 530246
About The Position
The Director of Financial Affairs I oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for assigned area(s). Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy. Manages resources of assigned area(s) to accomplish goals and objectives. Supervises accounting and other staff. Provides guidance and direction to staff in assigned area(s). Provides financial leadership and oversight for the accounting, budgeting, procurement, and contract-related operations that support a complex technology organization. Manages accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and purchasing activities across multiple funding sources while ensuring the accurate stewardship of University resources and the implementation of effective internal controls. Coordinates budget development and long-range financial planning, providing monthly financial analysis and guidance to leadership. Oversees procurement activities and major technology acquisitions. Administers software and service contracts. Supervises finance and accounting staff. Promotes process improvements and operational efficiencies. Provides financial training and guidance for the Office of Information Technology.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and eight (8) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six (6) years of accounting experience.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively.
- Ability to work with leadership on various projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead a team and work collaboratively in a dynamic setting.
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating tact, versatility, and adaptability.
- Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative.
- Proficient in excel.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to analyze and interpret complex data to develop financial models and prepare comprehensive reports.
Nice To Haves
- Experience partnering with senior leadership, overseeing financial operations, and guiding budget development.
- Experience in a leadership position with supervisory duties.
- Experience in higher education.
- Experience with University's accounting, financial, and purchasing policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for assigned area(s).
- Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy.
- Manages resources of assigned area(s) to accomplish goals and objectives.
- Supervises accounting and other staff.
- Provides guidance and direction to staff in assigned area(s).
- Provides financial leadership and oversight for the accounting, budgeting, procurement, and contract-related operations that support a complex technology organization.
- Manages accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and purchasing activities across multiple funding sources while ensuring the accurate stewardship of University resources and the implementation of effective internal controls.
- Coordinates budget development and long-range financial planning, providing monthly financial analysis and guidance to leadership.
- Oversees procurement activities and major technology acquisitions.
- Administers software and service contracts.
- Supervises finance and accounting staff.
- Promotes process improvements and operational efficiencies.
- Provides financial training and guidance for the Office of Information Technology.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
