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Managing Finance Director, McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

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Managing Finance Director, McCourt School of Public Policy - Georgetown University

Job Overview

The Managing Finance Partner serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the leadership of McCourt School of Public Policy and its programs. They are responsible for ensuring that McCourt School staff, faculty, and students receive high quality administrative support in a manner compliant with university policies and procedures.

They also direct and manage the comprehensive business affairs of the programs, including management and analysis of departmental budgets and regulatory compliance as well as collaboration on, information systems, human resources, training and development, and safety and security., and regulatory compliance.

The Managing Finance Director directs, manages, and leads the daily operation of multiple organizational units or multi-faceted academic and research departments within a School; and sets the strategic financial direction and leadership of financial and administrative performance.

They work in close coordination with the Chief of Operations and Administration who manages and leads unit operations, which may include space, staffing, equipment, and leasing. As well, they develop short- and long-term goals, oversee resource allocation to meet projections and priorities; control expenditures and account statements to ensure compliance and fiscal integrity; and develop, plan, and execute special projects and typically manages budgets above $40M.

Work Interactions

The Managing Finance Director oversees all planning and execution activities for the designated units. Primarily focused on planning, they are the top point of escalation on issues within the school, supervise work for deputy and planning analysts. They also focus on planning and analysis, internal controls, and approvals of critical day-to-day activities to ensure congruence with budget and projections.

The Managing Finance Director works closely with the Chief of Staff on Human Resources, Space, Operations, and other administrative matters for the school.

Qualifications

• Master's degree - preference for Business or Accounting major [note: consideration will be given to a Bachelor's degree plus substantial experience in closely related fields]
• 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
• Experience managing complex teams
• Experience establishing and managing budgets of at least $x 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 with 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 oral communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school 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
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Attention to detail
• Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests
• Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation - that is, 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

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in Business or Finance
• Professional Accounting qualifications
• Experience in Workday, Adaptive, and Cognos

Work Mode: Hybrid. 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 Mode of Work Designation.

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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.

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements:

The Georgetown University community is committed to our public health approach and the important role that vaccines play in contributing to the safety of our University and our broader communities. Georgetown University requires students, faculty, staff and visitors to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to have received a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot when eligible, or to have an approved medical or religious exemption. This requirement applies to all faculty and staff, including teleworking employees. Complete details and updates can be found in the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resource Center.


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