Director, Strategic Finance

University of Miami; Medley (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Director of Finance to serve as the principal advisor on all financial matters impacting the university's financial success. This role requires overseeing budgets, developing internal controls, and ensuring compliance with financial policies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, demonstrating skills in strategic alignment and team leadership. The position includes competitive salaries and benefits like medical, dental, and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees budgets and audit process for all facilities.
• Communicates financial policies and matters to finance committees.
• Advances annual, operating, and capital budgets.
• Prepares financial reports necessary to show overall financial performance.
• Helps maintain the financial well-being of the organization.
• Assesses effectiveness of internal controls within the unit.

Skills

Strategic Alignment

Financial Management

Resource Management

Adaptability

Team Leadership

Technology & Analytics

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

Core Job Summary

The Director, Finance - Central is the principal advisor regarding all financial matters which may affect the short-term or long-term financial success of the University. Specifically, the Director, Finance - Central oversees the development, implementation, and administration of internal controls and operating systems and establishes financial policies in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, tax regulations, and existing federal and state laws.

Core Job Functions

• Oversees budgets and audit process for all facilities and provides appropriate training to management.
• Communicates financial policies and matters to appropriate finance committees.
• Advances annual, operating, and capital budgets.
• Prepares appropriate financial reports necessary to show overall financial performance.
• Assists in the development of strategies to maintain the financial well-being of the organization.
• Determines economic implications and feasibility for modifications to existing systems and installation of new systems.
• Provides financial analyses, feasibility studies, and others to translate strategic plans into quantifiable data and analysis.
• Cultivates and maintains payor contract relationships and develops joint venture and collaborative arrangements with external parties.
• Invests excess short-term and long-term cash and investment portfolios to maximize the return on investment while maintaining the safety of the investments.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.

Experience: Minimum 8 Years Of Relevant Experience Required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

Equity Statement

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time

Employee Type: Staff

Pay Grade: H17