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Purdue University and its Finance team are looking for an individual that has excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels to work as The Assistant Director of Financial Affairs (ADFA) for Capital Programs. As the ADFA for Capital Programs, there will be a need to direct the management of finances and business services for the Capital Programs area with $200M in expenditures annually. Take the initiative to provide strategic advice and counsel to assigned executives and their leadership teams, to ensure strong fiscal stewardship, and to identify the impact of high-priority initiatives on the unit and organization. Provide proper interpretation of University policies and procedures and collect, analyze, and draw conclusions from data to inform decisions. Authorize and approve business activities and financial transactions.
There will also be a need to work closely with central offices and other business services entities in meeting the strategic goals for Capital Programs. Responsible for the development and implementation of specialized financial and management reports to support short-term and long-range planning forecasts and budget recommendations for all applicable funding sources. Provide effective organization, management, reporting, and oversight on accounts within the area, ensuring business functions and support documentation that address allowability, allocability, and reasonableness. Lead special projects and initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Financial Analysis.
The ADFA will also act as a fiduciary ensuring financial strength, maintaining internal control compliance, and managing risk. Collaborate with individuals across the organization on varied finance and business operation topics. Responsible for the development of all recharge rates for all units within the division. Demonstrate strong, focused leadership to direct Business Managers and support staff to provide quality and efficient service in support of the mission and operations of the division. Supervise two business office professionals and support staff, serve as a mentor and key resource to other staff within the Financial Planning & Analysis office. Serve as backup for the Director of Financial Analysis for Central Finances.
This position is a key role within Purdue’s Business Management organization. Purdue Business
Management coordinates and supervises all business aspects of the University. For more information
about Business Management at Purdue, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/business/bs-ba/.
Remote work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location, and interest
For full consideration please apply directly to: https://bit.ly/3p1OZAp
What is needed:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 6 hours of accounting required
- 6 years of progressive business administration, accounting, financial management, or related experience
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
- Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to user requirements
- Excellent planning, leadership, budgeting, financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational project management, and customer service skills
- Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others.
- Must possess a learning orientation to change technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc.
- Conflict management, poise, resilience, flexibility, accountability, problem-solving, and decisiveness skills
What we would like:
- Higher Education experience
- Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
- Experience in managing finances for capital construction projects
Additional Information:
- To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary https://bit.ly/3t7vcRd
- Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
- A background check will be required for employment in this position
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
- Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately
- All new hires will be expected to follow Protect Purdue guidelines. To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/3DH3z6f
- Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Physical Setting:
- Office
Schedule:
- 5×8
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Remote
