Senior Director, Finance | School of Medicine - Pediatrics

Emory•Atlanta, GA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. This role oversees SOM finances and financial compliance, leads the annual budget process, and manages a team of 11 staff. It requires strong relationship-building skills and experience partnering across multiple organizations, including Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, the School of Medicine, and the Department of Pediatrics.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
Ten years of experience in accounting, budget, financial analysis, or financial management.
Prior supervisory experience.
Strong skills in relationship building.
Ability to produce matrixed and comprehensive financial reporting for leadership and ad hoc reporting.
Strong familiarity with academic fund accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
Experience partnering across multiple organizations.
Residency in the state of GA.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversees SOM finances and financial compliance in collaboration with SOM CFO, Executive leadership, Department Chairs and Administrators, and Emory University and Woodruff Health Science Center leadership.
Leads the annual budget process and associated monthly monitoring of performance against budget.
Ensures regular communications regarding financial performance and variations with the Chief Financial Officer.
Establishes accounting and monitoring of School of Medicine (SOM) commitments and tracks expenses against these commitments for reporting available dollars.
Oversees annual SaLad calculations and associated funding to NSP accounts.
Analyzes and presents financial reports accurately and timely, communicating monthly and annual financial statements.
Provides financial direction for Chairs to ensure consistency in SOM policies.
Regularly reviews Departmental and Center financials to ensure productivity, efficiency, and fiscal viability, identifying financial problems and creating action plans.
Manages daily team operations, including performance management, employee development, and monitoring the improvement of analytical skills.