Social Sciences Assistant Finance Director
Core
Provide strategic financial leadership, comprehensive budgeting, and financial analysis for a medium-sized academic department or center within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Role type
Senior Finance Director (Academic Administration)
Builds
Long-range financial plans, operating budgets, and financial reports for academic units.
Domain
Higher Education / Academic Administration
Deliverable
Dashboards & analysis
Required skills
Strategic financial planning, budget development, financial analysis, variance analysis, fund management, compliance oversight, scenario planning
Preferred skills
MBA or Master's degree, experience with university financial systems, knowledge of sponsored research and endowment management
Technologies
University financial systems, shadow systems
Responsibilities
Partner with department leadership to align financial resources with strategic priorities; develop and maintain comprehensive budget workbooks including personnel and non-personnel costs; prepare financial projections and reports for executive committees; conduct variance analyses and trend reports; manage endowments, gifts, and restricted funds in compliance with donor intent; ensure compliance with university financial policies and regulatory requirements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC