Director of Financial Management and Planning
Core
Oversees financial administration, strategy, and operations for a research center supported by endowments, gifts, and federal/non-federal grants.
Role type
Director of Financial Management and Planning
Builds
Long-term financial health and growth of a university research center
Domain
Higher education / Non-profit research administration
Required skills
Strategic financial planning, budgeting, grant administration, team supervision, financial reporting, variance analysis, endowment management, compliance
Preferred skills
Higher education governance experience, inclusive team leadership, multi-year financial forecasting
Technologies
Chart of accounts, record keeping systems, financial reporting tools
Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership; Develop and maintain 5-year financial plans for endowment funds; Supervise finance team and oversee grant administration; Lead annual budgeting process; Direct financial operations and control mechanisms; Provide regular financial reporting to PIs and leadership; Analyze complex financial data and projections; Manage personnel policies for hiring contractors and staff.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership