Director of Finance - Campus Services

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

7d•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 serves as a strategic financial advisor to 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 leads financial planning and reporting, accounting and budget processes, financial analysis, and business intelligence. It establishes and improves financial policies, controls, workflows, service delivery, and staff capabilities while coordinating with central University offices and representing Campus Services in finance-related committees and initiatives. The role may work from home regularly but requires the ability to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based on business needs and department guidelines. Residency in Georgia is required. Emory may change the 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 the state of 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

Oversee financial management across Campus Services, 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 for programs, services, operations, capital projects, and new construction.
Monitor financial performance, expenses, fund balances, reserves, and commitments, and recommend corrective actions or strategies.
Oversee departmental accounting and month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial reporting.
Lead financial reporting and business intelligence activities, providing leaders and stakeholders with information on budgets, projections, trends, and other financial matters.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, governance, workflows, and internal controls to support stewardship and compliance.
Monitor transactions and workflows for appropriateness, accuracy, consistency, and compliance with University and Campus Services policies.
Partner with departmental leaders and finance staff to promote consistent practices, financial 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 and workload management, professional development, succession planning, and 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 liaison on financial matters.
Represent Campus Services on University committees, working groups, and initiatives related to finance, budgeting, accounting, financial systems, and resource management.
Develop recommendations that balance the varied operating and financial models across Campus Services with broader Campus Services and University priorities.
Perform other related responsibilities as required.