Senior Associate Vice President of Finance

Syracuse University • Syracuse, NY

418d • $300,000 - $350,000

About The Position

The Senior Associate Vice President for Finance at Syracuse University is a pivotal role responsible for managing the core financial departments, including the Comptroller Office, Office of the Treasurer, and Procurement. This position provides senior-level expertise and support to the CFO's leadership team, requiring independent judgment and collaboration with various stakeholders. The role involves analyzing financial information to support executive decision-making and ensuring alignment with the Academic Strategic Plan.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in financial management and leadership roles.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Experience in strategic financial planning and implementation.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education finance.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance in the educational sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate the University's financial team consisting of the Comptroller, Treasurer, and Procurement.
• Collaborate with financial teams on analyzing and reporting financial performance, planning investments, analyzing market trends, managing cash flow and transactions, and managing assets and endowments.
• Serve as advisor to the Senior Vice President and CFO in planning, implementing, and monitoring strategic financial initiatives and projects for the division.
• Work with key stakeholders to ensure that the strategic plan is implemented, outcomes are achieved, and financial structure is in place.
• Perform process improvement and efficiency analysis to provide exceptional service throughout the financial operations in accordance with University's mission.
• Lead projects and conduct studies to identify opportunities to enhance financial growth and stability.
• Contribute to Board of Trustee material preparation from financial units.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $300,000 - $350,000.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan options.
• Professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree