[Hiring] Director for Finance and Operations @Georgetown University

Role Description

This position is responsible for all aspects of budget and financial operations for one of the two large groups of clusters of Main Campus Administrative Units. The incumbent will hold a key position on the Main Campus Administrative Units Finance Team, reporting directly to the Senior Business Manager (“SBM”).

• Direct oversight of a Sr. Financial Analyst and indirect oversight of an Associate Director of Finance & Ops.
• Responsible for all annual budget activities, including top-down and detailed budget development and forecasting.
• Monitor actual performance of the units against the budget.
• Oversee financial operations and year-end close activities for assigned units with an annual expense budget exceeding $70M.
• Review and oversight of HCM transactions as a Finance Partner.
• Plan for and monitor restricted funds and research expenditures as directed by the SMB and CFO of Main Campus.
• Regular collaboration with procurement and accountants.

Work Interactions

• Report directly to the Senior Business Manager (SBM) for the Administrative Units on Main Campus.
• Work closely with the SBM on operational, planning, and strategic matters.
• Interact with many university departments, requiring excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Engage with a wide range of constituents, including Deans, Vice Provosts, Department heads, faculty, and various offices under the OCFO.
• Collaborate with the Provost Office Finance Team and other Associate Directors, Directors, and SBMs from Schools.
• Be part of the Main Campus Financial Operations Working Group.
• Interact with the Campus CFO and other leaders of Main Campus.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is required; Master’s degree in economics, finance, business, or accounting is strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive work experience in financial analysis and budgeting in a sophisticated office environment.
• Relevant financial acumen (budgeting, transactional support, revenue-generating activities, chart of accounts, journals, requisitions, purchase orders, procurement, and travel).
• Ability to build and utilize financial reports.
• Advanced business analytics skills.
• Ability to support the establishment and management of budgets of $70M+.
• Strong leadership skills with proven team management abilities.
• Prior experience working with complex teams.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including unit leads and administrators across the institution.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; proficiency managing and prioritizing multiple tasks.
• Ability to work with a variety of financial systems, with prior experience preferred in Workday and Adaptive.
• Ability to interpret the strategic goals and plan for assigned units.
• Revenue and expenditure analysis experience.
• Prior experience with complex financial and longitudinal planning and financial forecasting.
• Adaptability and flexibility.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests.
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of Excel and experience with managing and analyzing large volumes of data.
• Service-oriented, professional demeanor, and a team orientation is required.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a high-paced environment.
• Ability to think outside the box and solve problems creatively.

Requirements

• This position has been designated as Telework.
• The work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University.
• Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.

Pay Range

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position is $80,429.00 - $157,238.93. Compensation is determined by various factors including the candidate’s qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings and tuition assistance.
• Work-life balance benefits and employee discounts.
• An array of voluntary insurance options.

EEO Statement

GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.