University of Arizona · 1 month ago
Assistant Director, Finance Analysis and Budget
Tucson, AZ
Contract
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$87K/yr - $113K/yr
5+ years expThe University of Arizona is seeking an Assistant Director for Finance Analysis and Budget to support the financial stewardship of Housing & Residential Life. This role involves leading a financial team, overseeing the budgeting process, and providing analytical insights to leadership for informed decision-making.
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Responsibilities
Leads, manages, and supervises the Financial Accounting Team (FAB) team; this includes, but is not limited to selection, training, evaluation and providing professional development
Directs and contributes to the preparation of statistics and models and the interpretation of financial and other pertinent information (e.g., university housing data) for presentation to Housing leadership, including the preparation of charts and graphs showing changes and results
Directs, oversees, and contributes to the creation of variance and change-over-time analyses, as well as analyses for large initiatives in conjunction with appropriate stakeholders
Directs and prepares the development of forecasts of prospective revenues and expenditures under different assumptions and scenarios
Proactively develops contingency plans with appropriate tactics and responds to unforeseen circumstances and utilizes planned resources
Directs the annual departmental budget process in accordance with guidelines and timeframes determined by Housing and the university’s central budget office, including preparation of seminars, training materials, guidelines and worksheets for budget managers
Solicits cooperation of department heads in studies and projects whose objectives are maximizing the use of Housing resources while maintaining or improving the residential student experience and the staff work environment
Improves department operations through development and implementation of short and long-term strategic goals
Serves as lead internal financial consultant for Housing leadership
Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with peers at the university, including the UA’s central Financial Services Office (FSO)
Partners in the development of new revenue sources and oversees contract development with external parties, including the Request for Proposal process
Oversees fiscal year-end close; Is responsible for maintaining overall integrity of Housing account structure
Coordinates internal and external audits
Function as key financial steward for Housing to ensure responsible use of finances and resources
Develop and implement check and balance processes to ensure financial integrity
Implements and enforces the necessary processes and practices to maintain regulatory compliance, as applicable
Participates in continuous education programs, professional and technical organizations, seminars and meetings
Develops a succession plan that is in line with Housing & Residential Life’s strategic plan
Develop, mentor, and provide FAB staff opportunities for them to reach their full potential in the department
Leads regular department meetings and employee meetings for communication
Participates in department and University committees, as requested
Assists with various activities during the August student move-in process
Participates in other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required
Minimum of 5 years of related work experience, including 2 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Valid Driver's License and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
Strong facility with Microsoft Office and professional presentation software including Excel, Word and Power Point
Knowledge of accounting procedures and accepted accounting principles
Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing team environment where new procedures are initiated and job duties change
Ability to work a hybrid schedule after training with two remote days and three in-office days each week
Housing & Residential Life is a security sensitive department, and this position requires a finger-print criminal background check
Motor Vehicle Division check
Preferred
Master's degree in related field with three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible financial analysis, budget, and accounting experience; personnel management experience
Previous university budget, finance, analysis and/or accounting experience
Experience using university enterprise systems
Cell phone and/or remote connectivity
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
Life insurance and disability programs
Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members
Retirement plans
Access to U of A recreation and cultural activities
And more!
Company
University of Arizona
University of Arizona is a public research university that offers bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and professional degree courses.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$88.9MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyGoogle.orgNational Science Foundation
2024-12-10Grant· $0.61M
2024-06-04Grant· $1M
2023-09-07Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Chad Herzog
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