Director Finance

About the role

The Director of Finance for University Capital, Student Life, and other administrative areas will oversee a $55 million operating budget and a $150 million capital budget. This role partners with the Vice Provosts and leadership team on short- and long-term strategic planning, key financial decisions, process improvements, and oversight of budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and operational goal setting.

The position leads the development of 1- to 10-year capital projections, tracks committed project spending, and forecasts the incremental operating impact of added building square footage. As needed, the role will also support pro forma development for new residence or dining halls.

Responsibilities

• Develop and advise on long-range financial and organizational planning.
• Exhibit leadership, communication, and administrative oversight of the Finance areas to build a cohesive, effective, and efficient team.
• Evaluate the finance/administrative services structure and team to improve efficiency and effectiveness, while providing professional and personal growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the development and articulation of finance and operational goals/objectives to ensure the Divisions fulfill their missions and strategy.
• Collaborate with other financial staff to identify opportunities to automate finance processes.
• Develop, implement, and communicate policies, guidelines, and procedures for sound fiscal and operational management.
• Monitor the Divisions' financial performance; analyze and prepare documentation and spreadsheets setting forth forecasts, projections, and adverse trends, providing recommendations to achieve accountability and growth benchmarks.
• Partner with institutional leaders to support long-range capital planning, evaluate project feasibility and financial impact, and ensure proposed and approved capital projects align with strategic goals and financial capacity.
• Oversee tracking and reporting of capital projects to monitor budgets, schedules, commitments, and overall progress, while identifying risks and variances.
• Prepare financial results presentations for various levels of the organization, ensuring information is consumable for the intended audience.
• Provide ad hoc analysis as issues arise.
• Assume other responsibilities and perform additional duties as prescribed by the University.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance; Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of progressively responsible finance experience leading a complex organization.
• This position requires the selected candidate to live locally and work on campus.

Skills

• Strong collaborative/teamwork mindset to lead, educate, mentor, motivate, and inspire staff at all levels.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, and coordination of people and resources.
• Strategic, creative, big-picture leader.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to communicate detailed financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work with diverse customer personalities, backgrounds, and possibly conflicting goals and/or agendas.
• Understands and embodies Creighton’s vision and mission.
• Follows and understands core values, employee standards of behavior, and company policies and procedures.

About Us

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees, and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law.