Hybrid Finance & Operations Director, Higher Education

Arizona State University; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona State University is seeking a Director of Fiscal and Business Operations in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The role leads financial, HR, and operational management, reporting to the Dean and collaborating with senior leadership to address fiscal and human resource needs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive FP&A/finance leadership in higher education, strong policy knowledge, and a track record of optimizing processes and staff development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and nine years of experience in the area, including five years in management.
• Equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Direct annual budgeting, salary planning, forecasting, and revenue projections.
• Manage all-funds budget, expenditures, and personnel actions with variance explanations.

Skills

Budget planning

Financial analysis

HR leadership

Leadership

Communication

Education

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

Tools

PeopleSoft

Workday

Adaptive Planning

Job description

Arizona State University is seeking a Director of Fiscal and Business Operations in the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The role leads financial, HR, and operational management, reporting to the Dean and collaborating with senior leadership to address fiscal and human resource needs.

The ideal candidate brings extensive FP&A/finance leadership in higher education, strong policy knowledge, and a track record of optimizing processes and staff development.