Director of Financial Operations & Process Improvement

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks an experienced Director of Financial Operations to lead day-to-day financial activities, strengthen controls, and align processes with policy. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the CFO, guiding cross‑functional teams across departments and leveraging modern technologies to streamline workflows.

The successful candidate will bring deep accounting and financial operations expertise, GAAP knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience, to include 4+ years of formal managerial experience.
• Experience with Workday Finance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP and sound financial control practices.
• Experience partnering with departmental administrators or non-finance stakeholders across a decentralized organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations across supported areas, ensuring transactions are completed accurately, timely, and consistently.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with University and College policies, procedures, and applicable accounting standards.
• Develop clear procedures, tools, and guidance that make financial processes easier to understand and execute consistently.
• Partner with College and University stakeholders to improve financial systems and adapt operations as policies, technologies, and organizational needs evolve.
• Lead and develop financial operations staff, establishing clear roles, expectations, standards, and accountability.
• Serve as a senior financial resource for departmental administrators and leaders, providing clear guidance and practical solutions to financial issues.

Skills

Financial operations

Leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

AI integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Workday Finance

Job description

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia seeks an experienced Director of Financial Operations to lead day-to-day financial activities, strengthen controls, and align processes with policy. This role acts as a trusted advisor to the CFO, guiding cross‑functional teams across departments and leveraging modern technologies to streamline workflows.

The successful candidate will bring deep accounting and financial operations expertise, GAAP knowledge, and a collaborative leadership style