Finance Director (Project Management)

Manages the development, implementation, and management of fiscal affairs by performing various functions, to include but not limited to overseeing financial, accounting, and budget activities, developing business strategies, communicating with various parties, analyzing data, assuring the quality of financial reports, performing statistical analysis, direction accounting functions assisting on accounting software implementations, and supervising personnel. 

Duties:

• Collects, inputs, and maintains statistical data used by the administration.
• Analyzes data and prepared reports.
• Formulates recommendations to improve business procedures.
• Evaluates and improves workflow processes in all area of financial services.
• Assists in developing and implementing business strategies, prepares financial pro-formas, performs market research, assists with system and software implementations, and initiates ideas for new business activities. 
• Assist on upcoming F&A software implementations, 3rd phase of asset management system implementation, and AR/billing system implementation.
• Ensures financial information and financial reports are consistent with policy and are acceptable to internal and external auditors.
• Designs and maintains a system of sound internal controls.
• Assists with preparation and/or review of entries needed for the quarterly and annual financials. May also assist in the preparation of data used in external surveys and required compliance reporting for ratings agencies, etc.
• Acts as a utility player to assist the Controller and his direct reports as needed
• Routinely communicates to management recommendations and suggests course of action pertaining to the efficient operation of the department.
• Supervises subordinate staff including those in accounting and financial services roles. Conducts performance appraisals, recommends merit increases, and assesses staffing needs. Ensures that staff are oriented to departmental and University policies and procedures.
•  Recommends how to improve efficiency and improve bottom line.
• Ensures that staff are oriented to departmental and University policies and procedures.
• Assist in opportunity to reduce costs and streamline operations. 
• Performs various duties as needed in order to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelors Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or closely related field AND:

• 96 months professional-level experience in accounting, budget administration, audit, finance to include 24 months supervisory experience

Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective communicator, both oral and written
• Proactive and able to move between task quickly
• Able to produce reports and complete work within deadlines
• Customer Service skills.
• Knowledge of standard accounting principles and processes.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sitting for prolonged periods.
  • Manual dexterity
  • Communicate effectively and listens.
  • Use of computer and telephone.

• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment

Departmental Preferences:

• PeopleSoft experience
• Ability to multitask, be organized and self motivated
• Ability to work as a team member
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information

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