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Senior Finance Director - School of Continuing Studies - Georgetown University

Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies (SCS ) seeks to foster a collaborative, innovative, and student-first culture shaped by our Jesuit heritage and values. SCS endeavors to be a center of innovation and growth within the University by introducing academic programs that respond to emerging and evolving needs in the economy and society. When you join our team at SCS, you become part of a thriving ecosystem of staff and faculty committed to inspiring students to seek something greater in their lives and careers.

Job Overview

The Senior Finance Director serves as the chief finance officer and the senior business manager for SCS, comprising 13 divisions or departments, more than 20-degree programs, more than 160 professional administrative staff and full- time faculty members, and more than 1,000 part-time adjunct faculty members.

They oversee the financial planning and budgeting function for the school, including position budget, resource allocation and business operations in fulfillment of the mission and objectives of the School; and serves as backup to the Chief of Staff for the Human Resource function for staff/AAP and Vice Dean for faculty.

The Senior Finance Director position serves as a strategic financial and administrative partner to the leadership of SCS and its programs. They ensure that SCS 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, information systems, and the strategic planning and budgeting for human resource allocation, including the administrative aspects of faculty contracting, hiring, and other position changes. As well, they and serve as a partner to the Chief of Staff for organizational development, including, training and development and regulatory compliance.

Along with other members of the SCS leadership team, the Senior Finance Director supports the Dean and other stakeholders in developing the strategic plan for the school and drives the implementation of SCS’s financial strategy and strategic plan; and they understand and monitor external and internal factors influencing SCS’s mission and goals.

As do all faculty and staff members, they provide in-person support to the Tropaia and Commencement activities,

Requirements and Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or accounting preferred [note: consideration will be given to a Bachelor’s degree and substantial experience in closely related fields]

• 10 years of progressively responsible leadership and supervision in finance and administration, preferably in higher education

• Significant experience and strong competence in developing and managing complex budgets and in using electronic financial management tools to track revenue and expenses, generate reports, and perform financial analysis and modeling

• 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

• Demonstrated experience with complex strategic planning and resource allocation

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a mastery of Excel, Google suite, and Zoom.

• Quick learner regarding various software systems, including Cognos, Workday, Salesforce, and other key enrollment systems

• 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

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with SCS leadership and departmental and program staff, as well as with the Office of the Provost, Human Resources, Office of the CFO, and other University offices and departments

• Adaptability and flexibility

• Attention to detail

• Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests

• Service orientation, a professional demeanor, and team orientation - avoiding “that’s not my job”

• Ability to work well under pressure, in a high-paced environment, and maintain 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

• Human compatibility, integrity, the highest standards of ethics, and the determination to be an effective team member

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

• Careful judgment and discretion with respect to strategic, confidential, and sensitive material

• Flexibility and ability to prioritize tasks

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Adaptive

• Professional Accounting qualifications

Work Mode Designation

This position has been designated as 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 and AAP positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.

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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 (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .

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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 (https://benefits.georgetown.edu/staff/enrolling/) .