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POSITION OBJECTIVE  Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President for Strategy and Operations, this position serves as a strategic, operational, and administrative leader who provides business and finance leadership and oversight across the Campus Planning and Facilities Management (CPFM) division including all aspects of construction projects, facilities maintenance and service projects, HR, payroll, timekeeping, purchasing, payments, and vendor relations. The incumbent will provide oversight and insight for both long-range planning and in the allocation of resources for CPFM. The incumbent will work collaboratively with executives and senior leaders across CPFM and Case Western Reserve University to provide support in advancing and coordinating the execution of projects and initiatives. Will assist with leadership, resource management, and coordination of activities for CPFM which oversees the campus¿ 190 buildings and 679 acres, with a team of 300+ people and a $250M annual capital/operation and maintenance budget. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  1. Lead the Business and Finance department which is responsible for the stewardship of the financials for all CPFM departments including salaries, campus construction projects, and facilities services contracts. (20%) 2. As the division's accountant and primary liaison to the purchasing and accounts payable offices, develop, oversee, control, and properly execute the annual operating budget for the division while recommending and implementing cost-savings initiatives. (20%) 3. Departmental forecasting and budgeting; financial and human resource policy administration; contract management and compliance; and PeopleSoft interfaces including financial reporting, human capital management system, and the EPM budget and data warehouse application. (10%) 4. Oversee all purchasing, payment, and vendor relations activities for the division. Streamline and standardize procurement and payment business practices to optimize support and maximize efficiencies. Incorporate division-based software tools into PeopleSoft (e.g., CMMS, PMIS, Energy Cap, On-Base, and time-keeping platforms). (10%) 5. Oversee and monitor the financial status of all ongoing capital projects including renovations, retrofits, and new construction. Verify the completion of each project, as well as the receipt and payment of all project invoices, with the respective project manager. Identify, investigate, and resolve variances and discrepancies regarding project funding and expense information, interacting with various levels of university personnel in general accounting, PeopleSoft system administration, purchasing/ accounts payable, campus services, facilities services, and the controller's office. (10%) 6. Facilitate the processing of purchase requisitions, vendor invoices and applications for payment through purchasing/accounts payable and the Controller's office, generating required university forms and correspondence. Primary contact for resolving concerns with contractors and other vendors about any discrepancies. (10%) 7. Coordinate monthly operating budget review meetings and participate in the preparation of annual operating budgets. Participation in audits, mid-year close and year-end close. Lead operating expense budget planning. (10%) 8. Champion mentoring and professional development programs to help staff grow within the Business & Finance department. Develop, justify, and implement plans to reorganize or realign resources to match needs. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS  Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%) CONTACTS  Division: Daily interaction with the VP, AVPs, and other colleagues within the Campus Planning and Facilities Management division to maintain workflow. University: Frequent contact with individuals involved in business, budgeting, finance, and procurement for the university. External: Frequent contact with third party