Director of Finance

Classification Title:

Director of Finance

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and six years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and eight years of experience.

Job Description:

Join Our Leadership Team—Shape the Financial Future of the College of Pharmacy! Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for driving financial excellence? The University of Florida College of Pharmacy is seeking a dynamic Director of Finance to lead and shape our financial future. This pivotal role reports directly to the Dean and partners with senior leadership to align financial strategy with institutional priorities as we kick off our new five-year strategic plan.

Budget and Financial Management

• Provide Financial Leadership
• Lead and oversee financial operations across all college units
• Offer strategic financial guidance aligned with the college’s mission and goals
• Plan for Fiscal Sustainability
• Direct short- and long-term financial planning to ensure stability
• Advise the Dean and senior leadership on financial position, trends, risks, and opportunities including commitment tracking
• Develop & Implement Financial Strategy
• Create comprehensive financial plans to support academic, research, and operational priorities
• Ensure optimal resource allocation through data-informed planning
• Budget Management
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes, including funding requests and reallocations
• Oversee financial adjustments to support dynamic needs and priorities
• Management of college incentive plans
• Meet with individual department units to review program budget and future forecast
• Provide detailed analysis and recommendations to improve financial planning and resource allocation
• Stewardship of Funds
• Manage multiple funding streams: state appropriations, contracts and grants, UF Foundation, auxiliaries, student fees, and College of Pharmacy Faculty Practice Association accounts
• Champion responsible, efficient financial stewardship that reflects institutional priorities
• Policy Compliance & Communication
• Interpret and apply financial policies from the university, state, and federal levels
• Develop internal financial procedures and controls to maintain compliance and operational integrity
• Internal Support & Coordination
• Act as a key resource for policy guidance and financial training
• Collaborate with central UF offices—Finance & Accounting, Contracts & Grants, Budget—for policy alignment and consistency

Financial Reporting and Compliance:

• Directs preparation, review, and submission of internal and external financial reports, such as:
• Variance reports
• Forecasting summaries
• Fund balances
• Other reports required by university, state, or external entities
• Ensures all reporting complies with university, state, and federal regulations and policies
• Serves as the primary contact for financial audits and reviews by university, state, and independent auditors
• Monitors financial transactions for accuracy, consistency, and integrity
• Proactively investigates and resolves financial discrepancies and reporting issues
• Oversight of annual auxiliary rate reviews

Team Leadership:

• Lead finance and logistics teams with strategic oversight and clear delegation
• Align responsibilities with team strengths to ensure accountability and workflow efficiency
• Guide performance through feedback, coaching, and professional development
• Foster a collaborative, service-driven culture focused on growth and excellence
• Ensure clear, consistent communication of expectations, timelines, and deliverables

The University of Florida: UF, the flagship AAU institution of the State of Florida, is a top-tier research institution with a long history of training outstanding undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. UF is currently ranked #4 among U.S. public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The University of Florida’s academic health center is the country’s only academic health center, with six health-related colleges located on a single, contiguous campus. The colleges, major research centers and institutes, and clinical enterprises focus on building collaborative, specialized clinical services centered