Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

The Senior Finance Director (SFD) for Main Campus is responsible for establishing the direction and providing leadership in financial policy formulation, SFD is principally responsible for ensuring that undergraduate and graduate programs, the departments, administrative units, centers and institutes operate within budget on an annual basis and as projected over time. This position serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the Main Campus finance teams, primarily serving in the vacant Senior Finance positions across the university. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

Ensure that schools or units and their Senior Leaders get financial support in a manner compliant with university policies and procedures.

Direct and manage the comprehensive business affairs of the programs, including management and analysis of departmental budgets, information systems, human resources, training and development, safety and security, and regulatory compliance. 

Work on assigned various ad-hoc projects aimed at increasing efficiency, processes improvement and developing best practices to support optimal financial and operational performance of the Main Campus. 

Serve in Senior Finance roles for other campuses on a limited term basis under special circumstances.

Manage and lead assigned unit financial operations, which may include overseeing resource allocation to meet projections and priorities, controls expenditures, and account statements to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity.

Set the strategic financial direction and leadership of financial and administrative performance, developing, planning, and executing special projects and typically managing budgets of approximately $100 million.

Work Interactions

The SFD oversees all planning and execution activities for the designated and assigned units. Primarily focused on planning, the SFD is the top point of escalation on issues within the assigned School/ unit finance team. The SFD is focused on planning and analysis, internal controls, and approvals of critical day-to-day activities to ensure congruence with budget and projections.  The SFD will work closely and be assigned work with Provost office teams when not assigned to a particular school or unit.  The SFD will be in situations where they work with senior leaders of their units as well as for the university and must have experience and comfort with advising leadership.  Additionally, the SFD will work day to day with the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, the Office of Research, facilities management, and other operational units and should have demonstrated experience navigating operational functions and teams.

Requirements and Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business or Accounting preferred; A Bachelor’s degree plus substantial experience in closely related fields may substitute for a Master’s degree

Ten years of progressively responsible leadership and supervision in finance and administration, preferably in higher education

Building and utilizing financial models; business analytics expertise

Proficiency with complex financial and longitudinal planning, financial forecasting, and revenue and expenditure management

Expert level of proficiency in Excel with prior experience managing complex teams

Prior experience establishing and managing budgets of at least $100 million and in using electronic financial management tools to track revenue and expenses, generate reports, and perform financial analysis and modeling

Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of Excel

Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills 

Demonstrated ability to manage complex teams on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with adaptability and flexibility

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with unit leadership and departmental and program staff, as well as with the Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Financial Affairs, and other University offices and departments

Attention to detail with the ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests

Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; i.e. avoiding “that’s not my job”

Ability to work well under pressure, in a high paced environment, and have a sense of humor

Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-tasking to meet deadlines

Ability to think outside the box and to solve problems creatively

Experience preferred in Workday, Adaptive, and Cognos

Professional Accounting qualifications desirable

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as Hybrid 3 days (On Campus). Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

Pay Range:

The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:

Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.

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EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.