University of Louisville Hiring for Director of Finance Job at Louisville, KY Full Time

Location: Nursing, School of

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business, Finance or related field, and six years of related work experience.� Addition experience may be used on a one-to-one basis to offset the educational requirements.� The university offers market competitive salary and benefits.� Grade EH Salary minimum $56,064; midpoint $78,170; maximum $102,287

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with financial reporting software.
• Demonstrated success at business process improvement.
• Ten years of experience.
• Effective oral, written and interprofessional communication skills in BA3, HSC budget apps, SAS analytics, All Funds report and other applicable financial software/programs.
• Familiarity with University/Academic ERP system (PeopleSoft, etc.)
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to analyze and consolidate data metrics to present in clear and concise manner.
• Knowledge of spreadsheets and visualization tools
• Knowledge of IRS Compliance
• Knowledge of budgeting for sponsored programs.
• Collaboration and personnel management skills.

Position Description

The Director of Finance (Lead Fiscal Officer) will report to both the Dean of School of Nursing, as well as the HSC Vice President for Finance. This position will serve as the primary fiscal support resource for all departments and nursing programs located in Louisville and Owensboro, as well as �School of Nursing (SON) Administration. Key focus areas include strategic planning, decision support, financial planning, data analysis, and accounting. Director will develop the organization’s budget, oversee its implementation, review budget proposals, and prepare financial documents and reports.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the business office team in financial planning and budget preparation processes. Build budgets and forecast of the organization’s financial performance to assist in the development and execution of business strategies.

• Provide overall financial and budgetary leadership recommending the allocation of financial resources, optimizing strategic investments and fostering the financial health of the school.

• Forecast financials based on current and expected billings and expense trends. Implement budget changes via entries into the budget system using budget transfers, budget adjustments, journal vouchers and IUTs.

• Provide administrative, operational and financial guidance to the SON leadership in collaboration with the SON Dean

• Oversee and approve all position authorization requests and job data changes, utilizing EFMI for position funding, budgeting, and other day-to-day financial activities in the unit, etc.

• Oversee the reconciliation of unit programs, sponsored programs, scholarship endowments, and other budgets.

• Develop financial projections and analyses that link to the organization’s strategic objectives and advises the Dean on strategic use of financial resources.

• Coordinate budget analysis projects such as clinical and instructional fee projections for both graduate and undergraduate programs; revenue projections on clinical fee services, faculty workload analyses, determine revenue projections on the Owensboro Extension Site and programs, and create benchmark analyses of faculty salaries.

• Perform analyses to explain expense variances from the budget. May prepare unit reports that involves research, data gathering, compilation, and analysis which will help drive strategic and operational decision-making.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis for executives as required.

• Supervise student assistant workers assigned to the business office (as applicable). Direct the UBM and administrative staff in other financial matters.

• Build and manage financial databases by organizing and analyzing a wide range of data sources. Work closely with the Program Directors, managers, supervisors, faculty, and staff to assist in program budgets development and implementation.

• Recommend and implement improvements on financial processes that will result in cost-savings to the school.

• Other duties as assigned such as representing the Dean at meetings to furnish or obtain information related to the fiscal operations of the school, as well as consistent participation in university meetings on financial and administrative matters.

• Lead and oversee the recruitment, onboarding, and training for financial management staff, as well as administrative/clerical support staff and/or student workers.

• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion of faculty, staff and students, and the ability to work with individuals or groups with diverse backgrounds.

• Other duties as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at [email protected] or 502.852.6258.

How To Apply -Staff Positions

To apply for this position, follow the “Online App. Form” link below and then click on the “Apply Now”. You must answer all required fields and submit your application by clicking the “Submit” button.� Detailed instructions are available at louisville.edu/jobs in the “My Career Tools” section.� Vacancies are routinely removed from the jobs portal around 7:00PM each Monday.

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If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process,�please contact us by�email at [email protected] or by phone 502-852-6258.