Director of Fiscal Affairs

Overview

Under the supervision of the Associate Dean & Chief Financial Officer and with significant interactions with the Dean, the Director will direct the daily financial operations of the Law School. The Director is responsible for managing a staff of senior and junior analysts and managing all financial processes (e.g. budgeting, forecasting, monthly/year-end close, grant proposals and periodic reports to the Law Foundation Board of Trustees and related Committees). Importantly, the Director is responsible for overseeing all analyses related to the Law School's endowment, including banking reconciliations, as well as managing distributions from the endowment. Responsibilities also include process improvement projects (e.g. developing new financial models). The Director will collaborate with Law School administrative and faculty leadership to develop the School's financial plan in support of the Dean's academic vision. In addition to the CFO, the position serves as an important liaison to the University's Investment Office and Budget and Finance Office.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Education

MBA, CPA

Required Experience

7-10 years of professional financial management experience; supervisory experience and demonstrated mentoring management style.

Preferred Experience

Budget and Finance in a Higher Education setting; nonprofit experience a plus.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Excellent communication and people skills; Working knowledge of accounting theory; Ability to understand big picture concerns and to work at a detailed level, as necessary; Technical skills: Microsoft Office Suite, general ledger operating systems.