• Director, Financial Operations - #Staff

    Johns Hopkins University (Washington, DC)


    The newly announced School of Government and Public Policy, unveiled in October 2023, presents a pivotal opportunity for Johns Hopkins University to strengthen its footprint and engagement in the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers.

     

    We are seeking a **_Director, Financial Operations_** who will play an integral role on the founding Dean’s team during this formative, institution-building phase. As we are building an administrative infrastructure from the ground up, this individual must identify and accomplish work independently and embrace change as we develop new models, budgets, and approaches for the School.

    General Summary

    The Director, Financial Operations manages the financial operations of a University school, program, subarea, or entity typically with a singular focus and limited portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing the budget and five-year financial plan, long-range forecasting and quarterly projections, financial reporting, the preparation of financial presentations and materials, financial analysis and modeling. The position supervises a finance team for their area. The position reports to the financial leader of the oversight unit.

    Specific duties & responsibilities

    + Lead the development and monitoring of annual operating and capital budget, and five-year financial plan.

    + Oversee the preparation of complex budgets, budgetary procedures, and financial reports

    + Develop and analyze complex financial data and define relevant information.

    + Develop reporting templates and standard reports to aid in financial analysis, forecasting, trending and actual results.

    + Responsible for tracking fiscal performance against the annual plan and keeping leadership informed through creation and presentation of reports, dashboards, and forecasts.

    + Conduct fiscal impact analyses for opportunities identified including programmatic initiatives, forecasting, and new initiatives and proposals.

    + Supervise and oversee the daily operational business functions and the unit staff.

    + Responsible for fiscal year-end closeout processes and all general accounting activities

    + Responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating financial policies and procedures and for making control and procedural recommendations that streamline and improve operational activities.

    + Responsible for special projects

    + Serve as back up for the finance leader as requested and needed.

    + Perform other related duties as requested.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.

    + Eight years of progressively responsible financial and administrative management experience.

    + Supervisory experience.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience in higher education or an academic medical center.

    Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

    + Budget Management: Advanced

    + Data Management and Automation: Advanced

    + Financial Analysis and Reporting: Advanced

    + Financial Forecasting: Advanced

    + Financial Modeling: Advanced

    + Financial Planning: Advanced

    + Regulatory Compliance: Advanced

    + Policy Development and Implementation: Advanced

    + Staff Training and Development: Advanced

     

    The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

     

    Classified Title: Director Financial Operations

     

    Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF

     

    Starting Salary Range: $108,200-$189,090 Annually- Commensurate with Experience

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: Finance & Administration

    Personnel area: School of Government & Policy

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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