Director of Financial Operations & Strategy

uchicago; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 115 000 - 135 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute seeks a Director of Financial Administration and Operations to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and procurement across the department.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role oversees all financial operations and facilities, develops financial models, and ensures compliance with university systems while partnering with leadership to optimize resources.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of work experience in financial administration or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with grants, budgets, and university financial systems.

Responsabilités

• Oversee all departmental financial operations, budgeting, reporting, procurement, and revenue generation.
• Manage facilities operations, space planning, and capital project budgeting.
• Develop short- and long-range financial plans and forecasting models.
• Ensure compliance with university financial systems and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with leadership and budget managers to provide budget guidance and analyses.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Excel

Communication

Strategic thinking

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, economics, or related field

MBA or advanced degree in finance, public policy, non-profit administration, or related field

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling software

Financial databases

Description du poste

The University of Chicago’s Data Science Institute seeks a Director of Financial Administration and Operations to lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and procurement across the department.

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this role oversees all financial operations and facilities, develops financial models, and ensures compliance with university systems while partnering with leadership to optimize resources.