The Director of Finance serves as a key strategic financial leader for the School of Public Policy and partners with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration to provide strategic oversight of the School’s financial and administrative operations. These include research, academic programs, executive and entrepreneurial programs, and affiliated centers.
The Director is responsible for overseeing the daily fiscal operations of the Dean’s Office, Centers, and the Office of Executive Programs, including payroll, procurement, reimbursements, travel, and sponsored research administration across all funding sources. This role ensures strong internal controls and compliance, while providing financial oversight and coordination for the School’s centers and institutes, ensuring alignment with policies, budgets, and reporting requirements.
The Director supervises four full-time staff members and reports to the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration.
Preferences: Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration or Accounting
Licenses and Certification: N/A
Posting; Open until filledMinimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions.
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Required Application Materials: cover letter, resume and list of references
Best Consideration Date: August 10, 2026
Posting Close Date: open until filled
Open Until Filled: Yes
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Employment EligibilityThe successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- Master's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting
- Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience
- Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff
- Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions
- Business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Skill in data analytics
- Skill in negotiation
- Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion
- Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures
- Required application materials: cover letter, resume, and list of references
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