Finance Director - Office of the Provost

Company: University of California
Location: Washington
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.RequirementsThe Finance Director (FD) for Main Campus is responsible for establishing the direction and providing leadership in financial policy formulation. The FD is principally responsible for ensuring that undergraduate and graduate programs, the departments, administrative units, centers, and institutes operate within budget on an annual basis and as projected over time. This position serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the Main Campus finance teams. This position primarily serves in the vacant Finance positions across the university and is responsible for ensuring that schools or units and their Senior Leaders get financial support in a manner compliant with university policies and procedures. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Direct and manage the comprehensive business affairs of the programs, including management and analysis of departmental budgets, information systems, human resources, training and development, safety and security, and regulatory compliance.
• Work with the assigned various ad-hoc projects aimed at increasing efficiency, process improvement, and developing best practices to support optimal financial and operational performance of the Main Campus.
• Manage and lead assigned unit financial operations, which may include overseeing resource allocation to meet projections and priorities, controlling expenditures, and account statements to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.
• Set the strategic financial direction and leadership of financial and administrative performance, developing, planning, and executing special projects while typically managing budgets of approximately $50-100 million.
• Under special circumstances, serve in Finance roles for other campuses on a limited term basis.Work InteractionsThe FD oversees all planning and execution activities for the designated and assigned units. Primarily focused on planning, the FD is the top point of escalation on issues within the assigned School/unit finance team. The FD is focused on planning and analysis, internal controls, and approvals of critical day-to-day activities to ensure congruence with budget and projections. The FD will work closely and be assigned work with Provost office teams when not assigned to a particular school or unit. The FD will be in situations where they work with senior leaders of their units as well as for the university and must have experience and comfort with advising leadership. Additionally, the FD will work day to day with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of Research, facilities management, and other operational units and should have demonstrated experience navigating operational functions and teams.Requirements And Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Business or Accounting preferred; A Bachelor's degree plus substantial experience in closely related fields may substitute for a Master's degree.
  • Seven years of progressively responsible leadership and supervision in finance and administration, preferably in higher education.
  • Building and utilizing financial models with business analytics expertise.
  • Proficiency with complex financial and longitudinal planning, financial forecasting, and revenue and expenditure management.
  • Expert level of proficiency in Excel.
  • Prior experience managing budgets of at least $25 million, using electronic financial management tools to track revenue and expenses, generate reports, and perform financial analysis and modeling.
  • Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of Excel.
  • Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex teams on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with adaptability, flexibility and attention to detail.
  • Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with unit leadership and departmental and program staff, as well as with the Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Financial Affairs, and other University offices and departments.
  • Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests.
  • Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding "that's not my job."
  • Ability to work well under pressure, in a high paced environment, and have a sense of humor.
  • Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-tasking to meet deadlines.
  • Ability to think outside the box and to solve problems creatively.
  • Experience preferred in Workday, Adaptive, and Cognos.Preferred Requirements And Qualifications
    • Master's Degree or higher in Business or Finance.
    • Professional Accounting qualifications desirable.Work Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as Hybrid 3 days a week on campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website.Pay RangeThe projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$80,429.00 - $157,238.93.Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors.Current Georgetown EmployeesIf you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.Submission GuidelinesPlease note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.Need AssistanceIf you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.EEO StatementGeorgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.BenefitsGeorgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
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