Assistant Director of Finance and Budget Officer

$134,534 - $228,383/Yr

Stanford University - Palo Alto, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Palo Alto, CA

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Director of Finance and Budget Officer at the Hoover Institution is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing a $130 million annual budget. This position involves providing expert financial partnership and guidance to senior staff, ensuring data-driven insights are utilized in financial decision-making, and fostering collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders. The role requires strong management experience and the ability to build a high-performing team to support budgeting, financial planning, and compliance efforts.

Responsibilities

• Direct staff and provide leadership to achieve organizational goals.
• Develop and implement a robust process for generating monthly reporting and quarterly variance analysis.
• Lead, execute, and communicate operational and long-range budgets, forecasting, and strategy.
• Independently initiate and create strategic plans for the organization or program(s) managed.
• Identify and resolve strategic issues that affect overall functioning beyond the immediate unit.
• Oversee allocation of all resources and manage finances across all sources for the annual budget cycle.
• Manage and coordinate grants and contracts for the department, ensuring compliance with institutional and external requirements.
• Advise senior management on programmatic and policy development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and seven years of relevant experience in administrative and financial management.
• Five years of progressively responsible managerial experience with demonstrated financial acumen.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.
• Advanced financial expertise in accounting, budget planning, and financial forecasting.
• Advanced expertise in grants and contract administration.

Nice-to-haves

• Proven ability to build and nurture relationships across an organization.
• Experience in creating charters, designing processes, and driving change management initiatives.
• Strong background in managing finance and operational functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan options
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid time off and holidays