University of Rochester

Financial Services

FinanceDirector,Simon

$108–163k Rochester, New York, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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optimal for Director candidates.

The Brief

“Finance Director, Simon at University of Rochester. Skills: Budgeting, Forecasting, Financial analysis. Budget, forecast, and analyze budget. Monitor faculty and staff salary components”

Industry & Context.

Financial Services
Problems you'll solve

Identify problems; Develop solutions; Address obstacles

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of related work experience required

Nice to Have

Master's degree preferred

What You'll Do.

Monitor faculty and staff salary components

Track startup and research commitments

Monitor non-salary departmental budget performance

Serve as chief financial liaison with departments

Advise SFO and Dean on budgetary and financial

Interpret and apply University and School policies

and submit annual operating budgets

Understand department and program needs

Plan financial resources and budget requirements

Provide guidance on restricted endowments and gifts

Liaise with University Budget

Identify problems impacting financial goals

Develop solutions to remedy financial impact

Ensure financial resources align with needs

Monitor and report on operating budgets and grants

Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts

Develop strategies to ensure adherence to financial targets

Ensure compliance with university policies

Assist in developing multi-year financial planning models

Bring intractable situations to SFO's attention

Develop strategies to overcome problems

Collaborate with deans to develop goals and plans

Identify and encumber financial resources

Meld implementation into budgets

Identify and address obstacles to outcomes

Share data affecting financial plans

Administer capital budget process

Create and disseminate submission templates

Collect capital budget results

Publish capital budget approval letters

Review and approve journal entries

Review and approve personnel action forms

Perform periodic timekeeping reviews

Act as emergency backup time approver

Conduct research on special problems

Prepare analytical reports with recommendations

Carry out other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

School or College finance team; SFO and other senior officers; Deans, chairs, directors, administrative staff; University Budget, Human Resources, Audit, Controller's Offices; Sr. Associate Vice Provost for Budget Operations; Faculty Affairs

Communication Scope

Interpersonal skills; Communication skills

Full Job Description

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. _**Job Location (Full Address):**_ 244 Hutchison Rd, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14627 _**Opening:**_ Worker Subtype: Regular Time Type: Full time Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Department: 230723 Simon Grad Sch Operations Work Shift: UR - Day (United States of America) Range: UR URG 116 Compensation Range: $108,483.00 - $162,725.00 _The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job 's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._ _**Responsibilities:**_ Serves as a critical member of the School or College finance team with specific responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, and analysis of budget, including detailed, complex analyses and monitoring of all faculty and staff salary components and tracking of startup and research commitments as well as monitoring of non-salary departmental budget performance. Serves as the chief financial liaison with departments regarding financial issues and advises the SFO and the Dean on a myriad of budgetary and financial issues. Collaborates with the SFO and other senior officers and deans within the school, as well as officers throughout the university in interpreting and applying University and School policies and practices, and setting and accomplishing University and school goals. **ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS** * Develops, prepares, and submits for approval components of the annual o

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