Department:

Budget and Financial Planning

Location:

Belknap Campus

Time Type:

Full time

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Req ID:

R105904

Minimum Requirements:

Master's degree in a related field and four (4) years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 13 (Salaried)

Position Description:

The University of Louisville's Budget and Finance Department is seeking a Director Financial Management. The Director of Financial Management will manage an office that provides strategic financial management to designated administrative units. This position will also oversee capital management activities within the university The Director will effectively lead staff whose responsibilities include providing financial management services, budgetary monitoring, strategic fiscal guidance and overall financial management of their assigned areas.

This position reports to the Vice President for Budget and Finance and is responsible for implementing sound financial practices, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements, as well as providing strategic financial leadership that supports the university's mission.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Management and Strategy: Oversee the development and implementation of efficient and clearly defined fiscal management practices, including monthly reporting, that are in alignment with the university's goals and objectives.

• Budget Management: Lead, for assigned units, the annual operating and capital budgeting process, collaborating with key department and unit personnel to craft and then maintain structurally balanced budgets that ensure financial resources are allocated efficiently and effectively.

• Financial Reporting: Guide the preparation and dissemination of accurate and timely financial reports, including income statements and budget-to-actual reports that facilitate data-driven decision-making. Provide strategic input, including timely financial updates, to stakeholders of the office and the Vice President for Budget and Finance.

• Capital Management: Manages, monitors and reports on short- & long-term capital debt service budgets, including the collaboration with the Budget Office, Controller’s office and University Planning to ensure budget to actuals are aligned and structurally balanced.

• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analyses to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and then provide recommendations for improvement to office stakeholders as well as the Vice President for Budget and Finance.

• Staff Management: Supervise and mentor a team of financial staff, providing leadership, professional development mentoring, and guidance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public administration, economics, finance or related field plus six years of relevant experience.

• Sophisticated verbal and written communication skills that include the ability to clearly and concisely convey complex information to broad audiences.

• Demonstrated ability to implement and coordinate complex strategic budget initiatives

• Highly proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• High-level knowledge of budgeting, finance, and accounting principles.

• Highly developed analytical skills that include the ability to manipulate data, identify data patterns and trends, and effectively communicate the associated stories.

• Ability to balance disparate opinions and perspectives and find solutions in a positive, consensus-building manner.

• Demonstrated experience in senior financial leadership roles, preferably in complex organizations. Leadership experience in a university or college setting is particularly desirable.

• Prior experience within higher education that includes an understanding of the unique financial challenges, compliance requirements, and funding sources in academia.

• Collaborative leadership and team management record.

Competencies

• Proactive - anticipates and plans for problems before they arise.

• Analytical- evaluating data and other information with the ability to choose the best solution and make recommendations.

• Flexible – ability to change directions as needed for the good of the department or organization.

• Organized – manages time effectively, keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.

• Work Ethic – motivated, diligent, industrious and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.

• Interpersonal – can build effective, strong working relationships with employees, colleagues, management and others through trust, communication, and credibility.

• Teamwork – ability to work with others, serve others, help others, lead others, mentor others, take directions from others in the interest of moving process and programs forward to the desired outcome.

• Vision - ability to align financial strategies with the university’s mission and long-term vision

Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.

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 torace, 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 atemployment@louisville.eduor 502.852.6258.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 - Louisville, Kentucky 40208.

If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email atemployment@louisville.eduor by phone 502-852-6258.