Assistant Director- Financial Projects

Department:

Institutional Finance: Accounting & Financial Reporting

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Accounting & Financial Reporting

Position Title:

Assistant Director- Financial Projects

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Assistant Director of Financial Projects is responsible for providing support, guidance, and expertise defining new operational strategies and functions within Institutional Finance for the university, including project management and planning, budget reporting and analysis, and developing plans for improved policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting, the Assistant Director of Financial Projects serves as a lead for business and project functions within the institution.

Job Description:

Job Description

• Serve as liaison with staff, executives and senior leaders regarding project updates, transitions, and planning.

• Develop and build relationships with employees for increased efficiency and responsiveness for existing operations.

• Work to define new operational strategies by working with Director of Accounting and other executives on special projects.

• Serve as a subject-matter expert, developing and managing key financial policies related to financial partnerships with related entities such as The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), KU Endowment Association (KUEA), KUMC Research Institute (RINST) and other affiliated entities.

• Collaborate with leaders across the KUMC campuses, KUMC Research Institute (RINST) University of Kansas Health System (UKHS), Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR), KU-Lawrence (KUL), KU Endowment Association (KUEA), University of Kansas Physicians (UKP) and other organizations to advance KUMC objectives and initiatives.

• Create business processes, systems, and workflows to be efficient and effective.

• Shows eagerness to learn the ins and outs of the field operations to better understand and communicate financial reports and data.

• Has a strong business acumen and the ability to grasp complex concepts.

• This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Work Environment:  Hybrid

Required Qualifications

Education:  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related degree.

Work Experience:

• Five years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in budgeting, financial analysis, and project planning.

• Experience in financial statements, debt offerings, cash, and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree in related field

Certifications: CPA

Work Experience: 

• Eight years of relevant work experience.

• Public Accounting tax or audit.

• Experience with project structure.

• Experience with large, complex organizational settings.

Skills

• Collaboration skills.

• Organizational skills.

• Ability to be highly self-directed.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. 

• Exceptional organizational and project management abilities, with a focus on detail and follow through.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.