Finance & Operations Director, Communications

Caltech; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caltech's Office of Communications and External Relations seeks a Finance and Operations Director to oversee departmental resources and manage financial operations, including a $5.7M budget. You will collaborate with various departments, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance while fostering strong relationships across campus.

A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of operations experience in a higher education setting are essential. The role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $122,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years progressive experience in operations, business, or project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing multi-million-dollar operating budgets.
• Strong understanding of financial and general accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and management of the annual departmental operating budget.
• Oversee financial accounting and management of auditorium operations.
• Manage on-site logistical planning for commercial filming and photography agreements.

Skills

Operations management

Project management

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Concur

Techmart

Slack

Oracle

Job description

Caltech's Office of Communications and External Relations seeks a Finance and Operations Director to oversee departmental resources and manage financial operations, including a $5.7M budget. You will collaborate with various departments, ensuring financial efficiency and compliance while fostering strong relationships across campus.

A Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of operations experience in a higher education setting are essential. The role offers a competitive salary range of $95,000 - $122,000 per year along with comprehensive benefits.