Strategic Finance Director - Higher Education

Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial management for a large division, delivering strategic plans, budget oversight, and strong financial stewardship.

Reporting to the Divisional Business Officer and accountable to the Executive Director of Strategy and Administration Services, this role ensures timely financial reporting and development of a robust finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in finance, accounting, or related field.
• Ten years progressively responsible financial management experience.
• Education substitutions allowed per Johns Hopkins equivalency formula.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Divisional Business Officer, Director of Research, Director of HR, and executives to align goals with divisional objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic financial plans aligned with the division's vision and goals.
• Work with divisional leadership to identify business needs, share best practices, and develop new services and support.
• Oversee the five/ten-year financial plan and capital budget formulation.
• Oversee monthly financial statements and reports for leadership.
• Submit quarterly financial projections and explain variances.
• Directly supervise finance staff and provide training and development.
• Implement and monitor internal controls and financial policies.

Skills

Excel

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Internal Controls

KPI Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree / CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

Access

Word

Job description

Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial management for a large division, delivering strategic plans, budget oversight, and strong financial stewardship.

Reporting to the Divisional Business Officer and accountable to the Executive Director of Strategy and Administration Services, this role ensures timely financial reporting and development of a robust finance team.