Director, Finance and Operations

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in District of Columbia, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Manage all facets of budget and financial activities for designated Main Campus Administrative Units.

• Report directly to the Senior Business Manager and collaborate closely on operational, planning, and strategic initiatives.

• Provide direct supervision to a Senior Financial Analyst and indirect guidance to an Associate Director of Finance & Operations.

• Lead the annual budgeting process, encompassing both top-down and detailed budget preparation and forecasting.

• Track actual performance of units against budgetary expectations.

• Oversee financial operations and year-end closing processes for units with annual expenses exceeding $70M.

• Review and oversee HCM transactions as a Finance Partner under the direction of the Senior Business Manager.

• Plan and monitor restricted funds and research expenditures as instructed by the Senior Business Manager and Main Campus CFO.

• Regularly collaborate with procurement personnel and accountants.

• Work in partnership with Unit Heads, university departments, finance teams, Associate Directors, Directors, Senior Business Managers, the Campus CFO, and other leaders across the Main Campus.

• Participate in the Main Campus Financial Operations Working Group.

• Offer financial support and customer service to a diverse range of university stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory.

• A Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or accounting is highly preferred.

• A Bachelor’s degree combined with significant experience in closely related fields may be considered in lieu of a Master’s degree.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial analysis and budgeting within a sophisticated office setting.

• Relevant financial expertise, including budgeting, transactional support, revenue-generating activities, chart of accounts, journals, requisitions, purchase orders, procurement, and travel.

• Capability to construct and utilize financial reports.

• Advanced skills in business analytics.

• Ability to support the establishment and management of budgets exceeding $70M.

• Strong leadership capabilities along with demonstrated team management skills.

• Previous experience working with complex teams.

• Exceptional interpersonal, oral, and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to engage consistently with internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong organizational and time management skills, with proficiency in managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.

• Experience working with various financial systems, with a preference for prior experience in Workday and Adaptive.

• Ability to interpret strategic goals and plans for assigned units.

• Experience in revenue and expenditure analysis.

• Previous involvement with complex financial and longitudinal planning and forecasting.

• Adaptability and flexibility are essential.

• Keen attention to detail.

• Capability to triage and resolve complex challenges and requests.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, particularly mastery of Excel and experience managing and analyzing large datasets.

• A service-oriented, professional demeanor and a team-focused attitude are required.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

• Capacity to think creatively and solve problems innovatively.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

• Retirement savings plans.

• Tuition assistance programs.

• Work-life balance benefits.

• Employee discount offerings.

• Voluntary insurance options available.

• Telework designation possibilities.

• Opportunities for professional development and community engagement.