Virginia Tech · 2 months ago
Director of Finance and Operations
Blacksburg, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $130K/yrVirginia Tech is a leading global research institution dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The Director of Finance and Operations for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction will oversee financial management, human resources, and operational support, ensuring alignment with the school's academic and research priorities.
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Responsibilities
Align administrative, fiscal, human resources, and operational support with the school’s academic, research, outreach mission and priorities according to policies and procedures laid out by the university and VT Foundation
Serve as the main point of contact for the College of Engineering for Financial and Operational matters
Responsible for overall financial and business management, human resource processes, administrative staff supervision, information technology and facilities management, including equipment inventories
Provide strategic oversight of financial management, budget development, compliance, and reporting across all fund types
Ensure sponsored research and contractual processes are handled in accordance with federal, state, and institutional regulations
Lead process design, continuous improvement and control to improve efficiency, quality, security, safety, and effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, finance, or related field(s), or a Bachelor's degree with significant training and/or experience, which equates to an advanced degree
Demonstrated experience in a financial role in higher education, with exposure to fund accounting, budgeting, payroll, and accounts receivables. Experience compiling, analyzing fiscal data and reporting
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (including Excel). Experience working within a human resource information system and financial management platforms. Strong analytical skills
Demonstrated leadership, team, and supervisory experience with strong communication skills (interpersonal, written, public speaking)
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to proper confidentiality, financial ethics and internal controls
Preferred
Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as Banner, HokieMart, Banner Time Entry, Chrome River, MicroStrategy, PageUp, and Labor Redistribution
Experience in strategic planning, budget financial analysis and related process improvement and performance tracking and reporting
Company
Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university that offers a range of academic programs and conducts research across various fields.
Founded in 1872
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (124)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$24.09MKey Investors
Virginia Innovation Partnership CorporationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAppalachian Regional Commission
2025-01-16Grant
2024-06-26Grant· $0.59M
2024-02-15Grant· $0.45M
Leadership Team
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Steven McKnight
Vice President for Strategic Alliances
David Raymond
Associate Vice President for Security and Identity
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