Stanford University - Stanford, CA
posted 5 months ago
Student Affairs seeks a Director of Finance and Budget Management to lead the finance team. The director manages all budget activities and oversees the finance operations in the division which is comprised of over 39 departments organized under six subdivisions. This fiscal year, Student Affairs operates on a consolidated budget of approximately $105M. Inclusion and diversity are integral to Stanford's commitment to excellence. We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience engaging with diversity through activities such as fostering an inclusive environment, working with students and/or staff from diverse backgrounds, implementing equitable practices, or incorporating diverse perspectives in their work. In this role you will: Manage the work of other employees, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance, determine staffing needs, develop and ensure succession planning within area of responsibility. Establish operational objectives and assignments, plan, direct and monitor all budgets, manage business operation and administration of several functional areas. Oversee and implement the full budget cycle for VPSA in coordination with Associate Vice Provost (AVP) areas. The budget cycle includes the preparation and submission of the annual request for funding, the budget summary for next fiscal year, the detailed budget record or booked budget and variance analysis statements. Identify and resolve unique problems of substantial significance that affect the overall functional area, beyond the immediate unit. Design business plans and funding models as needed. Manage Student Affairs financial activities and structure; develop system and procedure requirements to support the financial reporting for VPSA. Lead and perform complex, comprehensive analyses and modeling to support strategic decision making. Contribute to designing, developing and delivering complex policies and procedures with both short and long term impact. Collaborate with other colleagues on unit projects; design and execute an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility; establish operational objectives to support the university's stewardship of resources. Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; identify need for new systems, and develop and present proposals. Lead complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop, implement, and participate in major initiatives. Represent Student Affairs within the functional units and to external constituencies, including serving as a member of the University Business Expense Advisory Group and the University Financial Management Forum; participate in various focus/testing groups.