University of Washington
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
If you are using a screen reader and experience any difficulty accessing our web pages, please call 206-543-2544 or email UWHires and we will be happy to assist you.
Benefits:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring their energy and creative problem-solving skills to their work and are dedicated to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. The Departmentname has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Finance to join their team. The Director of Finance oversees strategic financial planning and budget development for FPB financial shared services, covering payroll, purchasing, facilities management, administrative support, accounting, budgeting, and expenditures. Responsibilities include implementing internal controls, managing contracts, risk management, financial policies, strategic planning, analyzing data, monitoring performance, making recommendations, and producing financial statements and reports. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Development
Establish long-range planning; five-year budget projections and fiscal strategy plans for FPB and assists all departments in long-range budget forecasting. Leads and manages budget discussions with FPB Leadership. Advise the Chief of Staff and the senior leadership team on deployment of resources that integrate into and ensures the success of the FPB mission and goals. Interprets analysis and makes recommendations for future budget requests. Develop budgeting strategies for new FPB initiatives. Ensure the stewardship of resources and allocations. Collaborate with units that the Central Shared Environment supports. Negotiate funding arrangements with FPB Cost Center Managers and resolve fiscal and budgetary concerns. Oversees the production of annual budget reports to all FPB units. Detailed knowledge of data mining within Workday Finance and in-depth understanding of how to interpret and use data to produce viable and accurate financial reports. Deep knowledge of UW funding sources to analyze total sources and uses of funds.
Leadership and Team Management
Provide leadership and manage the FPB Shared Services Finance. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Shared Services Finance teams. Work with a diverse group of individuals to create an inclusive environment. Coordinate and lead teams for departments and university-wide projects. Develop and maintain appropriate internal controls and quality assurance measures.
Program Development and Management
Provide consultation and support to the FPB Leadership Team in their efforts to create and execute strategic plans. Develop and implement budget plans for cost center budgets and discretionary accounts. Consults FPB departments and cost center managers and provides guidance on financial planning. Reviews and ensures that all contracts executed by FPB core units are effective. Oversees and manages budget encumbrance and expenditure reports. Produces monthly budget and expenditure reports for individual cost centers. Prepares biennial budget documentation and successfully closes budgets at end of the fiscal year. Manages the Central Shared Environment team. Identifies and implements process improvements.
Administration
Ensure training and cross training across on business processes and systems. Advise and lead discussions with FPB Leadership on strategic utilization of space. Negotiates contracts with the University on long-term lease agreements. Manage and participate in special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field and 5 years of progressive professional experience in budgets and budgetary process, finance or financial transactions, or complex financial management systems. 3-4 years to include progressively responsible leadership/management experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Create a culture of inclusion and equity throughout the team. Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams. Demonstrated administrative, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in the Workday enterprise management system. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sensitivity and the ability to work within a diverse workforce and community. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and database software. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Higher Education or government. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields. Knowledge of UW Shared Environment model. We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not feel they satisfy all of the skills listed below; we understand that it will take some time for the successful applicant to strengthen specific position skills where needed. Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state, and around the world. UW employees bring their energy and creative problem-solving skills to their work and are dedicated to building stronger minds and a healthier world. UW is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff; your experiences, perspectives, and unique identities will be honored at the University of Washington. The Departmentname has an outstanding opportunity for a Director of Finance to join their team. The Director of Finance oversees strategic financial planning and budget development for FPB financial shared services, covering payroll, purchasing, facilities management, administrative support, accounting, budgeting, and expenditures. Responsibilities include implementing internal controls, managing contracts, risk management, financial policies, strategic planning, analyzing data, monitoring performance, making recommendations, and producing financial statements and reports. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy Development
Establish long-range planning; five-year budget projections and fiscal strategy plans for FPB and assists all departments in long-range budget forecasting. Leads and manages budget discussions with FPB Leadership. Advise the Chief of Staff and the senior leadership team on deployment of resources that integrate into and ensures the success of the FPB mission and goals. Interprets analysis and makes recommendations for future budget requests. Develop budgeting strategies for new FPB initiatives. Ensure the stewardship of resources and allocations. Collaborate with units that the Central Shared Environment supports. Negotiate funding arrangements with FPB Cost Center Managers and resolve fiscal and budgetary concerns. Oversees the production of annual budget reports to all FPB units. Detailed knowledge of data mining within Workday Finance and in-depth understanding of how to interpret and use data to produce viable and accurate financial reports. Deep knowledge of UW funding sources to analyze total sources and uses of funds.
Leadership and Team Management
Provide leadership and manage the FPB Shared Services Finance. Manage the day-to-day operations of the Shared Services Finance teams. Work with a diverse group of individuals to create an inclusive environment. Coordinate and lead teams for departments and university-wide projects. Develop and maintain appropriate internal controls and quality assurance measures.
Program Development and Management
Provide consultation and support to the FPB Leadership Team in their efforts to create and execute strategic plans. Develop and implement budget plans for cost center budgets and discretionary accounts. Consults FPB departments and cost center managers and provides guidance on financial planning. Reviews and ensures that all contracts executed by FPB core units are effective. Oversees and manages budget encumbrance and expenditure reports. Produces monthly budget and expenditure reports for individual cost centers. Prepares biennial budget documentation and successfully closes budgets at end of the fiscal year. Manages the Central Shared Environment team. Identifies and implements process improvements.
Administration
Ensure training and cross training across on business processes and systems. Advise and lead discussions with FPB Leadership on strategic utilization of space. Negotiates contracts with the University on long-term lease agreements. Manage and participate in special projects as assigned by the Chief of Staff. Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field and 5 years of progressive professional experience in budgets and budgetary process, finance or financial transactions, or complex financial management systems. 3-4 years to include progressively responsible leadership/management experience. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Create a culture of inclusion and equity throughout the team. Demonstrated experience in working on diverse groups and teams. Demonstrated administrative, financial, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in the Workday enterprise management system. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Sensitivity and the ability to work within a diverse workforce and community. Proficiency in Word, Excel, and database software. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience in Higher Education or government. Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related fields. Knowledge of UW Shared Environment model. We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not feel they satisfy all of the skills listed below; we understand that it will take some time for the successful applicant to strengthen specific position skills where needed. Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.
#J-18808-Ljbffr