Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $93,900 - Midpoint: $126,800 (Salaried E14)
Department/Organization: 502702 - Campus Financial Affairs
Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings & weekends as necessary
Job Summary: The Director of College Financial Affairs I oversees all accounting and budgeting activities for a college. Ensures application of accounting principles, practices, and techniques in accordance with industry standards, current laws, and University policy. Manages resources of assigned areas to accomplish goals and objectives. Supervises accounting and other staff, as well as provides guidance and direction to other college staff.
Additional Department Summary: Provides comprehensive fiscal leadership and administrative oversight for the Capstone College of Nursing, managing all budgetary, accounting, grant, and personnel-related financial operations. Ensures compliance with University, state, federal, and sponsored program regulations while developing and enforcing internal accounting policies and fiscal controls.
Oversees preparation and administration of the annual state-funded budget. Monitors and manages multiple funding sources including state appropriations, research overhead, auxiliary accounts, discretionary funds, scholarships, contracts, and approximately 25 active grants. Provides financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic guidance to the Dean and senior leadership to support informed operational and budgetary decision-making.
Supervises accounting and administrative staff and oversees financial administration of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with funding requirements. Facilitates faculty and staff hiring processes, including position management, personnel action preparation, salary and FTE calculations, and onboarding coordination.
Serves as the primary fiscal advisor to college leadership, ensuring effective stewardship of institutional and sponsored funds while maintaining fiscal accountability and operational efficiency.
Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related financial field and eight (8) years of accounting experience; OR Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six (6) years of accounting experience.
Skills and Knowledge: Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively. Ability to work with faculty and staff on various projects and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment. Ability to lead a team to work collaboratively in a dynamic setting and an environment of constant growth and change. Ability to work independently at a rapid pace with numerous interruptions, demonstrating tact, versatility, and adaptability. Ability to demonstrate a high degree of self-motivation and directional initiative. Proficient in advanced spreadsheet and database operations. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to analyze and interpret complex data to develop financial models and prepare comprehensive reports.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience partnering with senior leadership, overseeing financial operations, and guiding budget development. Experience in a leadership position with supervisory duties. Some experience in not-for-profit accounting, especially in higher education and/or clinical/healthcare related field. Knowledge and experience with University's accounting, financial, and purchasing policies and procedures. Some experience using PageUp, Banner, and Concur.
Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.
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