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We are seeking a **_Associate Director Finance_** who will report to a senior finance leader in a school or large department with multiple functional areas and/or service lines. The position oversees and performs key financial functions of the designated area. This role performs complex financial analysis and planning. This role provides back-up for the finance leader of their unit and may directly supervise finance staff.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

+ Partner with the finance leader of the unit and other key leaders in their designated area in the development of annual operating and capital budgets.

+ Perform trending analysis and work with finance staff and administrative leadership to develop projections and forecasts.

+ Identify potential financial risks and partner with the finance leader of the unit to ensure strategic approaches are taken to address issues.

+ Prepare monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual financial reports, reconciliations and analyses.

+ Train and coach departmental finance staff and administrative leaders in effective financial management.

+ Work with administrative leaders and finance staff to resolve budget issues and other financial reporting/compliance/audit issues.

+ Review and authorize transactions as necessary to ensure expenditures are in compliance with institutional policies and governmental regulations.

+ Partner with the finance leader of the unit in the development of financial models in support of new initiatives and programs/products.

+ Design and maintain financial models to evaluate “what if” scenarios to reflect possible changes in key areas.

+ Perform research, investigation, and financial review of new proposals for expansion or enhancement.

+ Serve as back up for the finance leader of the unit at university-wide and divisional meetings as requested.

+ Serve on project committees and working groups.

+ Handle special projects at the direction of the unit leader.

+ Other duties as assigned.

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 a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.

+ Professional experience in higher education or an academic medical center.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

+ Analytical Skills - Advanced

+ Budget Development - Advanced

+ Budget Management - Advanced

+ Financial Analysis - Advanced

+ Financial Analysis and Reporting - Advanced

+ Financial Forecasting - Advanced

+ Financial Modeling - Advanced

+ Financial Planning - Advanced

+ Financial Risk Identification and Management - Advanced

+ Regulatory Compliance - Advanced

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

Classified Title: Associate Director Finance

Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PG

Starting Salary Range: $99,800 - $175,000 Annually ($137,400 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: SOM Neuro Research and Fin Adminion

Personnel area: School of Medicine

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.