The Department of Neurology is seeking a Financial Manager for the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). The mission of the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP) is to identify and develop new therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 associated tumors. NTAP currently partners with more than 40 academic, government and private organizations to conduct NF1 associated research and has a budget of more than $40 million. The Financial Manager is responsible for the fiscal management of a department or significant business unit. Manages financial activities involving a variety of accounts in the area's portfolio, e.g. general funds, grants, contracts, and gift accounts. Oversees the development and management of budgets. Responsible for overall financial planning and cost analysis for the area. Performs comprehensive analysis of financial data and makes projections to ensure financial performance and the efficient use of resources. Reports to senior level management and directly supervises or oversees the related work of financial and administrative staff. Provides data and tools for decision making to improve financial and administrative processes. Represents the area and liaises with internal teams and institutional stakeholders on issues related to the fiscal performance of the area.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist senior management with strategic financial planning.
• Provide financial consultation and direction for significant complex projects, business operations, and initiatives.
• Oversee the development of all types of the department/unit budgets.
• Review final budgets to ensure application of appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates and confirm anticipated personnel actions are calculated appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring and overall analysis of budget patterns, expenditures, and revenue.
• Oversee processes for the management of all active budget accounts. Provide oversight for the appropriate expenditure of funds.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resolution of funding shortfalls.
• Provide management for overall department/division financial systems. Develop, implement, and oversee the continued improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Supervise and/or exercise authority over administrative and/or financial staff responsible for finance related work.
• Develop complex financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis. Develop management, narrative, and statistical reports as needed.
• Review and approve all finance-related documents, e.g. capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.
• Represent the department/unit and make formal presentations regarding overall fiscal status.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant university and/or agency regulations and restrictions
• Collaborate with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required policies and procedures are followed.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible related financial and financial management experience, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling the monetary resources of a department, center, or unit.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in related field.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.