Florida State University - Tallahassee, FL
posted about 2 months ago
The Director of Budget & Financial Services at Florida State University (FSU) plays a pivotal role in the Facilities Senior Management team, providing essential leadership and operational management for fiscal operations within the Facilities department. This position is responsible for overseeing various financial units, including revenue, payables, accounting, and warehouse operations. The Director will manage budget functions, departmental procurement, and the preparation of comprehensive financial reports, ensuring quality assurance of accounting practices and financial systems. In this role, the Director will provide strategic guidance to the Facilities Associate Vice President and Facilities Directors, focusing on financial strategic planning. The position entails managing and directing financial transactions, coordinating activities, and supervising staff involved in accounting, budgeting, purchasing, inventory management, and ensuring fiscal compliance across Facilities departments. The Director will also be responsible for administering and appropriating expenditures for allocated funds and managing the annual budgets for Facilities, reviewing financial data throughout the fiscal year. A key aspect of this role is the development of sustainable and strategic business models, along with financial forecasts for the various financial units. The Director will determine and develop processes and standards for applicable rate structures in accordance with University policy. Building partnerships throughout Facilities and the University is crucial for achieving organizational goals, which includes collaborating with University Central Offices and other strategic partners to design and implement new systems, troubleshoot existing systems, and test future upgrades. Additionally, the Director will oversee audit engagements conducted by internal and external auditors, ensuring compliance and accountability in all financial operations.