Director of Finance - Campus Services

Emory•Atlanta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Campus Services Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight for the Campus Services Finance Department and financial management, planning, reporting, and stewardship across the Campus Services portfolio. The Director advises Campus Services leadership and partners with departmental leaders and University financial offices to support sound decisions, long-term financial sustainability, effective resource allocation, and compliance with University financial policies and practices. The role oversees operating and capital budgets, accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, financial analysis, and long-range planning. It leads budget development and financial planning; develops models, business cases, and scenario analyses; monitors financial performance; and oversees accounting and close processes. The Director also leads financial reporting and business intelligence, establishes policies and controls, improves financial processes and service delivery, and coordinates financial communications and training. The Director leads the Campus Services Finance team, develops the department’s mission and strategic priorities, and builds relationships with central University Finance, Budget, Treasury, Controller, and other offices. The role represents Campus Services on relevant University committees and initiatives and develops recommendations that balance departmental needs with broader Campus Services and University priorities. Other related responsibilities may be assigned. The role may work from home regularly but requires commuting to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs and agreed-upon departmental guidelines. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory may change remote-work status with notice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, and eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial management, accounting, budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, or related business operations, including demonstrated leadership experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets, financial planning, financial reporting, and financial analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
Demonstrated analytical, communication, leadership, and relationship-management skills.
Must reside in Georgia.
Must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience in higher education, healthcare, facilities, construction, or another complex institutional environment.
An advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification.
Strong knowledge of financial systems, financial controls, accounting and budgeting practices, and business intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight for financial management across the Campus Services portfolio, including operating and capital budgets, accounting, reporting, forecasting, analysis, and long-range planning.
Lead annual operating and capital budget development and coordinate financial planning, resource allocation, modeling, trending, and forecasting.
Develop financial models, business cases, scenario analyses, and forecasts to assess financial implications of programs, services, operations, capital projects, and new construction.
Monitor expenses, fund balances, reserves, financial commitments, and organizational performance; recommend corrective actions or strategies.
Oversee departmental accounting and month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete reporting.
Lead financial reporting and business intelligence activities and provide stakeholders with information about budget performance, projections, trends, and other financial matters.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, governance, workflows, and internal controls to support stewardship and compliance.
Monitor financial transactions and workflows for appropriateness, accuracy, consistency, and alignment with University and Campus Services policies.
Partner with departmental leaders and finance staff to promote consistent practices, accountability, and effective financial management.
Review and improve financial processes, systems, workflows, and reporting, emphasizing transparency, efficiency, customer service, internal controls, and ease of doing business.
Oversee Finance service delivery to Campus Services departments and establish service expectations, performance measures, and processes.
Develop and coordinate financial communications, guidance, and training for leaders, budget managers, and staff.
Lead the Campus Services Finance team, including hiring, supervision, performance management, workload management, professional development, succession planning, and organizational capability building.
Develop the Finance Department’s mission, vision, strategic priorities, and annual goals, and establish performance and service-effectiveness metrics.
Maintain relationships with central University Finance, Budget, Treasury, Controller, and other University offices; serve as a primary Campus Services financial liaison.
Represent Campus Services on University committees, working groups, and initiatives related to finance, budgeting, accounting, financial systems, and resource management.
Understand varied operating and financial models across Campus Services and develop recommendations that balance departmental, Campus Services, and University priorities.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.