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Associate Director of Budget and Finance (Hybrid), SC Johnson College of Business

Our College:

Leading at the intersection of people, business, and technology, the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business is one of the most comprehensive business schools in the nation and includes many areas of expertise not found in any other leading institution. The college is comprised of the university's three accredited business schools, each of which is recognized as among the best in higher education: the Charles H. Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management, the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management, and the Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration. Our academic research; industry and community engagement; and undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs all reflect the future of business: flexible, collaborative, and cross-disciplinary. The college community includes 232 research faculty, 46,000 alumni, and nearly 3,300 undergraduate, professional, and graduate students. The SC Johnson College of Business has an unparalleled resource base from which to draw--within the college, Cornell Tech in New York City, and Cornell University broadly.

Our Team:

The Budget and Finance Team within the SC Johnson College of Business supports strategic and transactional financial operations across our three schools, our central college unit, the Statler Hotel, and across our two campuses in Ithaca and NYC. This team consists of individuals who take a progressive approach to financial planning and reporting, utilizing data-driven techniques and tools to support our College's mission and enhance our organizational effectiveness.

This Position:

Under the direction of the SC Johnson College of Business Executive Director of Finance, and as a highly engaged member of the greater finance team, this position works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and leadership within the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business and with university partners to provide financial oversight, budgeting, strategic planning, reporting and analysis for assigned areas within the SC Johnson College of Business. This role also directly supervises, supports, guides and mentors a team of three finance professionals.

The Associate Director will serve as the lead financial partner for the Johnson School, Dyson (non-sponsored) operations and various central departments (Academic Affairs, Dean's office, Human Resources) for internal and external financial reporting, budget review and analysis, forecasting and financial transactions. This role will provide guidance and recommendations on the development and implementation of financial management strategies for short and long-term fiscal, operational and personnel salary planning.

This position will:

• Interpret policies and establish review procedures to assure appropriate stewardship of university funds and compliance with university policy and procedures.
• Develop complex reports to monitor and support proactive decisions and ensure appropriate fund management and compliance.
• Develop, implement, and enhance financial processes and system to improve overall collaboration, organization, and financial reporting accuracy.
• Stay current on College and Cornell University policies and procedures related to finance administration and participate in trainings offered by the Division of Financial Services.
• Provide ad-hoc and regular personnel reporting to college leadership and take responsibility for all budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on faculty and staff compensation expenses.
• Will oversee faculty research and teaching accounts in the college, including regular review with various college leaders, including College and School Deans.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent; at least 5-7 years of experience at financial reporting and analytical roles; or equivalent.
• Proven experience connecting diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing practices to business goals.
• Personable, flexible, possess excellent organizational skill.
• Must possess integrity, honesty and a customer service-oriented mind set.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and communicate insights while maintaining appropriate confidentiality guidelines.
• Ability to develop and implement financial models, short- and long-term plans (both strategic and operational) for college units.
• Ability to design and develop reports that reflect metrics that will support the SC Johnson College of Business Leadership members in their decision-making process. Able to manage complex data and information and conclude key insights based upon thorough analysis.
• Ability to foster and develop a team. Promote cooperation and collaboration among internal and cross functional team members.
• Excellent oral/written communication, customer service, organizational and time management skills are essential.
• Time management skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects, while accomplishing tasks that are urgent or of sensitive/confidential nature and managing competing deadlines and priorities.
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, changing/evolving environment.
• Must be able to work independently and as part of a team while meeting tight deadlines. Ability to help establish realistic goals and deliver work on schedule. Must be comfortable working in an environment where change in process is the norm.
• Proven success with operations management, demonstrated ability with financial processes.
• Ability to represent self and team with professionalism, tact and diplomacy while creating a high-quality and respectful environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of financial and data management systems, including, but not limited to, Kuali Financial System, Oracle BI, Workday, Longview and other relevant applications implemented by the SC Johnson College of Business.
• Advanced degree in finance or business administration.
• Familiarity with Cornell University or other higher education environment.

Rewards & Benefits at Cornell:

This position is a full-time position based in Ithaca, NY, and is eligible for Endowed Benefits. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If interested in applying please include a cover letter with your application.

Cornell has been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. Cornell's key benefits include:

• Health Care - Several plan options for a medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options - This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans - Employees are eligible for the 403(b) College and University Retirement Plan
• Education - Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York's 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children's Tuition Scholarship.

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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• Prior relevant work or industry experience

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