Job Summary
The Arts and Humanities Divisional Director, FAS Finance serves as the senior financial advisor to the Arts and Humanities divisional leadership, with responsibility for financial oversight across all departments and centers in the division and all fund types. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads divisional budgeting and forecasting in partnership with the Financial Planning and Analysis team, supports strategic decision-making, and ensures alignment with Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) financial policies and planning processes.
Budgeting and Financial Planning
- Lead the development and management of the division’s annual budget and multi-year financial forecasts
- Monitor financial performance and analyze budget-to-actual variances
- Identify financial risks and opportunities and develop mitigation strategies
- Optimize assignment of restricted and unrestricted funds
- Lead the evaluation, piloting, and deployment of AI-enabled tools to streamline financial processes
Strategic Financial Partnership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to divisional leadership on financial strategy and resource planning
- Translate FAS financial guidance and priorities into divisional implementation
Leadership and Staff Management
- Supervise and develop finance staff across the division
- Establish and promote consistent financial practices
Governance and Compliance
- Ensure compliance with FAS financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. Minimum of 10 years’ relevant work experience. Supervisory experience.
Additional Qualifications and Skills: Advanced degree (MBA) or professional certification (CPA) desirable. Demonstrated experience partnering with senior leaders on financial planning and strategy. Strong analytical skills, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
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