Another Source’s client, San Jose University, has an immediate opening for a Senior Director of Finance and Budget. In this pivotal position, you'll help shape a $750 million budget, oversee the campus and auxiliary capital budget, and influence university-wide strategies. Offering a flexible hybrid schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 days working remotely.
About the role:
The Senior Director of Budget Planning & Financial Management assists the Senior Associate Vice President of Finance & Business Services with leadership in planning, creating, and administering the $750 million campus budget, which includes five auxiliaries, NCAA Division I athletics and a benefit compensation pool. In addition to the campus operating budget, this position oversees the campus and auxiliary capital budget and debt program.
This position influences university-wide strategies and decisions which have a high level of exposure and potential for a material influence on campus fiscal health or public perception; provides leadership to coordinate and prepare budgetary recommendations with each university VP; and participates in several university-wide committees.
Essential Functions
Provide strategic leadership in the allocation of resources to all areas of the university:
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Provide leadership in planning, creating, and administering the $750 million campus budget:
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Influence university-wide strategies and decisions which have a high level of exposure and potential for a material influence on campus fiscal health or public perception:
Oversight and guidance in the Student Fee Policy including modification and establishment of fees, appropriate use of fees, and fiscal oversight;
Provides leadership to coordinate and prepare budgetary recommendations with each university VP;
Provide projections to cabinet throughout the year;
Ensure Compliance with Budget and Financial Policies:
Oversee the annual FIRMS budget and campus fee submissions to the Chancellor’s Office, prepare designation of reserve balances.
Approve or delegate approval for financial transactions in excess of $50,000 (“Central Finance Approver”) and transactions submitted for the divisions of University Wide and Administration and Finance.
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Leadership & Staff Development
Oversee a team of four professionals responsible for critical financial processes such as budget planning, forecasting, reporting, analysis, and compliance.
Provide leadership, supervision, and development opportunities. Effectively manage employee performance. Establish and maintain metrics for tracking performance and effect improvement where indicated.
Lead and support strategic innovations and change management initiatives.
Experience You Will Bring to the Organization:
Comprehensive Knowledge
financial planning and analysis concepts and approaches; knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and governmental fund accounting; knowledge of policies and regulations that apply to the California State University
Skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to clearly convey complex financial topics appropriate to the intended audience (senate, cabinet, student groups, etc.). Highly skilled in using technological tools to gather and present data, including: pivot tables, data warehouse applications, visualization and budgeting software.
Abilities
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to effectively establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
Ability to supervise staff and lead teams.
Ability to evaluate compliance with federal, state and California State University policies and regulations
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible analytical experience in complex budget planning and/or financial management
Three years of full-time experience in budget planning and management roles in higher education
Two years of supervisory experience
Experience preparing budget publications and reports for broad distribution (e.g., annual budget report)
Experience with budget variance reporting and financial forecasting
The anticipated annual base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $170,000 DOE.