This position is open to internal candidates only. External candidates will not be reviewed or considered. 

Salary/Position Classification

• $124,200 - $135,300+ Dependent on Experience, Annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): Yes

Purpose of Position

The UND Associate Vice President for Finance (AVPF) office is hiring a Financial Analysis Director.

The Associate Vice President for Finance (AVPF) serves as a resource for the Vice President for Finance/COO by providing advice, information and recommendations on the overall operation of the division; formulating and administering policies and developing long-range financial goals, objectives and plans; and working closely with the campus community on special projects/programs. Areas reporting to the AVPF unit directors include Resource Planning & Allocation, Procurement & Payment Services, Shared Service Center, Controller, Treasury, Regional Shared Service Center, Print and Mail center, Athletics Business and UND’s chief business officers.

The Financial Analysis Director has executive-level responsibilities, involving strategic visioning, leadership, understanding and depth of judgement.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Executive-level data analysis, requiring understanding and judgement typically demonstrated by a vice president or associate vice president
• Execute modeling and forecasting requested by the President, Provost, and Vice President for Finance & Operations, requiring strategic understanding of all campus units
• Conduct executive-level legislative and NDUS reporting
• Develop or determine ways to validate data to ensure accuracy or reasonableness
• Financial, Budgeting, and Reporting Analysis, at unit-specific levels or University-wide levels including providing guidance and assistance with assessing budget requirements
• Analyze trends, and perform or direct financial analysis to impact short- and long-term financial plans for specific units
• As called upon by the VPFO or AVPF, attend UND and NDUS meetings and task forces to gather information related to performing future analysis and resources for decision-making by UND executive-level administration
• Act as a resource and mentor to all areas under the AVPF (direct reports and indirect reports, including all Chief Business Officers in other UND units)
• Champion process improvement projects and implementation

Required Competencies

• Ability to present complex data and concepts to executive leadership in a concise and summarized format
• Understand the importance of data integrity
• Demonstrated strong communication skills including written, oral and listening: articulate ideas clearly, concisely, and persuasively, showing sensitivity to one's audience, and moving people to action
• Ability to solve issues independently using executive-level judgment
• Requires the ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet established goals and objectives
• Strong analytical, project and product management skills, including a thorough understanding of how to interpret business needs and translate them into operational requirements
• Takes initiative and is a dedicated self-starter
• Positive outlook and has openness to new ways of doing things
• Assesses situations, considers alternatives and chooses appropriate course of action while weighing potential risk
• Establishes priorities and organizes work in a logical manner to accomplish goals
• Works effectively with others to accomplish tasks and goals, find solutions to problems
• Demonstrated ability working in a cohesive team, willing to back up and support other team members and treat others with respect, while confidently contributing to the team
• Ability to look for efficiencies in processes and offer value-added suggestions
• Ability to meet deadlines and simultaneously work on multiple projects

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Finance or related field
• CPA
• 5 years of higher education experience
• 5 years with UND in a finance area
• Experience with complex data analysis
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and in particular, advanced knowledge of data analysis functions of Excel with ability to generate a summary of the data
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualification

• Master’s degree in business administration or related field
• 2 years of senior-level UND financial experience
• Experience with ISO, Lean, or Six Sigma principles
• Project management and implementation experience