Associate Director Finance, University Student Services (Student Services Finance & Administration)
About the role
The Associate Director of Finance for University Student Services (USS) reports to the Sr. Director of Finance and Operations for USS. This role oversees and performs key financial functions for both Auxiliary Services and Student Health and Well-Being.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Sr. Director of Finance and the Director of Finance in the development of annual operating and capital budgets for Auxiliary Services.
Partner with the Sr. Director of Finance and the Director of Finance in the development of annual operating and capital budgets for Student Health and Well-Being.
Perform trending analysis and work with finance staff and administrative leadership to develop projections and forecasts.
Identify potential financial risks and partner with the finance leader of the unit to ensure strategic approaches are taken to address issues.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports, reconciliations and analyses.
Train and coach departmental finance staff and administrative leaders in effective financial management.
Resolve budget issues and other financial reporting/compliance/audit issues with administrative leaders and finance staff.
Review and authorize transactions as necessary to ensure expenditures are in compliance with institutional policies and governmental regulations.
Develop and maintain financial models to evaluate “what if” scenarios to reflect possible changes in key areas.
Perform research, investigation, and financial review of new proposals for expansion or enhancement.
Serve as backup for the finance leader of the unit at university-wide and divisional meetings as requested.
Handle special projects at the direction of the unit leader.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
Eight (8) years of progressively responsible financial and administrative management experience.
Supervisory experience.
Qualifications
Master’s Degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
Professional experience in higher education or an academic medical center.
Skills
Analytical Skills- Advanced
Budget Development- Advanced
Budget Management- Advanced
Financial Analysis- Advanced
Financial Analysis and Reporting- Advanced
Financial Forecasting- Advanced
Financial Modeling- Advanced
Financial Planning- Advanced
Financial Risk Identification and Management- Advanced
Regulatory Compliance- Advanced