Director of Finance-CHS
Company: Intl. Parking Inst
Location: New York
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary:The VCU College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS) invites
applications for the Director of Finance. A vibrant place to work,
where discovery and creativity go hand-in-hand, the university and
CHS play an integral role in the vitality of its home city of
Richmond, Virginia. VCU and CHS are focused on achieving equity
through policies and practices that support diversity in race,
gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin,
and other characteristics.The Director of Finance will be
responsible for providing leadership and oversight for the
financial planning and fiscal operations of CHS, including
operating budget, sponsored programs, endowment, and auxiliary
services. This position provides strategic advice to the Dean and
Associate Deans regarding initiatives and program objectives. This
role also provides administrative oversight to ensure that CHS is
in compliance with various university, federal and state laws,
regulations, policies, and procedures. This position also
supervises a team of financial analysts and specialists.The
Director of Finance will provide operational management for a team
of finance professionals or a significant financial program with
institutional impact. This leader will impart policy and legal
compliance, manage other professional staff, and share
responsibility for planning, policy formation, and strategic
implementation of programs or services. Directors collaborate with
internal and external constituents to achieve overall strategic
goals. They have a significant impact within the department,
influencing service delivery and operational goals. Under the
direction of senior leadership, they exercise independent judgment
for complex issues to ensure departmental objectives are met. They
typically report to executive leadership. Senior Directors are
responsible for long-range strategic planning and must possess a
comprehensive knowledge of the service or functional area. They
advance the service or functional areas strategic goals through
innovative new programs, services, or practices. Senior Directors
assume a higher level of responsibility and authority in compliance
and legal matters.Typical DutiesOther general responsibilities
include:---Working collaboratively across multiple academic
departments to understand needs, priorities, and funding
opportunities.---Utilizing data to inform decision-making and
allocation of resources.---Serving as the primary liaison with the
University Budget Office in the exchange of information regarding
updates to the RCM budget model and the impact on the
College.---Providing oversight of procurement activities whilst
ensuring a consistent, positive, partnership-focused response
approach in all interactions.---In conjunction with the Associate
Dean for Research, supporting the CHS grants administration team,
particularly in the areas of salary savings and indirect cost
agreements to departments, centers, and institutes.---Maintain and
strengthen relationships at the university level that are critical
to the success of the school.---Serving on committees or task
forces as appropriate related to the position.---Provide
exceptional leadership and support staff and faculty in order to
advance diversity, equity, and inclusion.Typical Education and
ExperienceMinimum Standards:---Bachelor's degree and at least five
(5) years of relevant experience in financial management and
administration.---Experience developing and coordinating strategic
plans, multi-year financial plans, annual operating budgets,
database analysis, fiscal operations management, and
administration.---Ability to problem-solve and develop creative
solutions and a track record of developing innovative
administrative and financial programs.---Experience in financial
systems, financial modeling, and sophisticated analysis---An
engaging team-oriented management style that encourages
consensus-building and cooperation.---Proven supervisory experience
and the ability to create an inclusive environment in which all
people are valued and supported.---Ability to work collaboratively
and develop trusted cross-functional relationships to produce
results within desired timelines, scope, and budget.---Demonstrated
commitment to being a visible, accessible, positive presence in the
work environment.---Commitment to retaining a culturally diverse
group of employees that will support initiatives that help faculty,
staff, and students flourish.---Ability to turn insights into
impact using strong oral and written communication
skills---Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse
faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a
staff member of VCU.Preferred Standards:---Master's in Business or
Public Administration, or a related field.---Significant experience
in financial management and administration in a university or
comparable setting.---Demonstrated ability to manage the financial
activities of a diverse array of academic programs typical of a
liberal arts school or college.---Experience working with sponsored
programs and university foundation accounts.Job Specific Physical
and Cognitive RequirementsLight Lifting (StandingSittingRepetitive
MotionWalkingReachingBendingFast PaceMultiple StimuliIntense
Customer InteractionFrequent
ChangeMemoryReasoningHearingReadingAnalyzingLogicVerbal
CommunicationWritten CommunicationSalary Range: $140,000 to
$160,000Position Details:Department:Office of the Dean, College of
Humanities and SciencesEmployment Type:EX - Exempt Salaried
OtherRestricted Status:NoFTE:100Exemption Status:ExemptOptional
Retirement Plan (ORP) Eligible: YesContact Information:Contact
Name:Danielle HairstonContact Email:dnhairston@vcu.eduContact
Phone:804-827-1991
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