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University of Maryland

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • College Park

AI generated summary

  • You need a bachelor's in Business/Finance, 10+ years in budget management, 3+ years supervisory experience, and knowledge of federal regulations and university accounting. Higher ed experience preferred.
  • You will oversee financial and administrative functions, guide staff, manage budgets, ensure compliance, and provide strategic financial leadership while supporting UME’s operations.

Requirements

  • Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education:
  • A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred. One of the degrees must be in Business, Finance, or a related field.
  • Experience:
  • Ten (10) or more years of budgetary management experience in a progressively responsible position(s) with outstanding leadership, management, and organizational skills.
  • Minimum of three(3) years supervisory experience.
  • Demonstrable financial experience with preparing.
  • Demonstrable experience of federal regulations regarding fiscal management of federal funds (Uniform Guidance) and federal acquisition regulations.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
  • Strong working knowledge of university accounting and internal organizations, financial policies, and procedures.
  • Excellent computer skills and business application software.
  • The ability to assist with the development of potential solutions or policies to address financial and administrative issues.
  • Ability to train and instruct business, and other staff on fiscal policies, procedures, and compliance.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Confidentiality skills for handling sensitive information and adaptability skills for managing change and unpredictability.
  • Preferences:
  • Experience in higher education with fiscal, personnel, and administrative responsibilities is preferred. Previous work experience with a Land Grant Institution is a plus.
  • Experience in university policies, procedures, and processes is highly desired. Workday knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • The Director of Finance and Administration oversees and guide departmental financial, administrative, and personnel management functions.
  • This position supports UME’s vision, mission, program priorities, and statewide operations while ensuring the implementation of university, college, and departmental policies and procedures.
  • The director reports to the Associate Dean/Associate Director and oversees business managers, IT coordinators, and related staff while serving as a resource for UME senior administrators, area/city extension directors, and directors/coordinators in fiscal management, HR management, and other administrative services.
  • The Director of Finance and Administration is a member of UME’s leadership team.
  • The Director will provide strategic financial guidance and leadership, working on crucial tasks such as financial analysis, reporting, budget creation, forecasting, long-term strategic financial planning, expense tracking, compliance, and internal control functions.
  • The director advises the Associate Dean and senior admin team concerning administrative services, personnel, departmental, college, and university policies, fiscal matters, and budgets.
  • This position will manage financial operations with business managers and staff; oversee pre-award and post-award management; manage department IT coordinators and resources; oversee personnel-related functions; and support AED/CEDs in financial allocation, management, and planning at county/city offices.
  • The position works closely with college-level finance, grant management, Human Resources, Compliance, and Diversity offices and serves as a liaison between the college and university units on behalf of UME in fiscal, personnel management, and adherence to administrative procedures.

FAQs

What is the position title for this role?

The position title is Director of Finance and Administration.

What are the minimum educational requirements for this position?

A bachelor’s degree is required; a master’s degree is preferred, with one of the degrees in Business, Finance, or a related field.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

Ten (10) or more years of budgetary management experience is required, along with a minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.

Is experience in higher education preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in higher education with fiscal, personnel, and administrative responsibilities is preferred.

Who does the Director of Finance and Administration report to?

The Director reports to the Associate Dean/Associate Director.

What are the main responsibilities of the Director of Finance and Administration?

Responsibilities include overseeing departmental financial, administrative, and personnel management functions, providing strategic financial guidance, managing financial operations, and ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.

Are there background check requirements for this position?

Yes, offers of employment are contingent on the completion of a background check.

What skills are emphasized for candidates applying for this position?

Candidates should have strong knowledge of university accounting policies, excellent computer skills, the ability to train staff on fiscal policies, and outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

What type of benefits are offered for this position?

Detailed information about benefits is included in the Exempt Benefits Summary, but specifics are not provided in the job posting.

Is this position open until filled?

Yes, the position is open until filled.

When is the best consideration date for applications?

The best consideration date for applications is 10/07/2024.

What is the status of the position in terms of employment category?

The position is categorized as 33-Exempt Regular.

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As the State's flagship, the University of Maryland (UMD) strives to bring students deeply into the process of discovery, innovation and entrepreneurship. Whenever possible, hands-on research complements classroom instruction. Interdisciplinary collaborations facilitate the understanding of complex problems like cybersecurity and climate change, and international study and diversity help our graduates become global citizens. Its location inside Washington, D.C.'s Beltway, along with its own Metro stop, gives students numerous opportunities to work with neighboring federal agencies and labs, think tanks and foreign organizations.