Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Financial Manager – Dean’s Office (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$134K/yr - $183K/yr
8+ years expInside Higher Ed is seeking an experienced Financial Manager for the Stanford University School of Medicine. The role involves managing financial activities, leading budget processes, and providing strategic financial analysis to support the Dean’s Office and enhance operational efficiency.
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Responsibilities
Manage all financial activities for senior stakeholders in the Dean’s Office, including the Vice Dean, Senior Associate Deans, Officers, and other key leaders and stakeholders
Serve as subject matter expert on matters that involve complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise
Lead financial analyses in the Dean’s Office with varying degrees of complexity to analyze budgets, year-end projections, ad hoc projects, and reconciliations through collaboration with senior stakeholders
Lead the annual budget submission process in the Dean’s Office and the budget management process throughout year-end. Perform routine analyses to ensure approved budgets are managed appropriately in conjunction with SoM Leadership. With the dynamic environment in the Dean’s Office, this frequently requires scenario planning to ensure informed business decisions are made
Perform highly analytical reviews of financial data, draw conclusions and develop solutions, and perform multi-dimensional reconciliations. Develop monthly reporting and effectively communicate and implement recommendations to senior leadership and other stakeholders
Provide strategic analysis for various senior leadership presentations, consolidating data in a format that is easily understood by all stakeholders and can be used to make high-profile decisions
Act as a responsible steward of University resources by ensuring funds are used appropriately, in support of the mission, and complies with policies and donor intent
Provide valuable strategic support to the Dean’s Office by identifying key issues and developing solutions to resolve discrepancies in processes
Design an effective system of internal controls by utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; implement and ensure compliance programs
Lead special projects that will have an impact on the entire School of Medicine, such as developing a Business Expense Guidelines for use in Finance Departments school-wide
Collaborate with the Hospitals to create and execute complex financial agreements
Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; make recommendations to achieve greater efficiencies. Lead process excellence efforts across the Dean’s Units. Help test system upgrades, new technologies, and new tools
Establish procedures, policies, training, and standards that ensure that financial systems and reporting tools are utilized in compliance with University and applicable policies. Coach and train administrative staff within the Dean’s Office on policy and system changes
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience
Technical finance knowledge
Google Sheets
Ability to interpret and apply advanced accounting knowledge within GAAP
Knowledge of Oracle/OBI or other business financial systems
Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information
Understanding of fund accounting and the operations of a medical school
Expert proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel
Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy
Knowledge of GAAP
Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management
Advanced project management skills and ability to lead large multi-functional teams
Benefits
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package.
The Cardinal at Work website ( https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards ) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees.
Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
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