"Sr. Director Finance & Administration, JHPS (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)"

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Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working together as one university.

We are seeking a Sr. Director of Finance & Administration, JHPS who will be a strategic thought leader responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative functions of the organization. JHPS manages a diverse range of institution-wide activities and is tasked with ensuring the security and safety of the campuses of Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Medicine. Among the vital services provided by JHPS are building security and control, patrol operations, walking and driving escorts, blue light phone systems, and bike registration, among others. The leadership in this position is crucial for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all students, staff, and visitors associated with the institution.

This position reports directly to the Associate Vice President, Administration, Public Safety, with an additional reporting line to the Senior Director of Finance and Administration for University Administration. The Senior Director plays a vital role as a key member of the leadership team within the office of the Vice President at JHPS, overseeing the public safety budget. This role provides overall direction and leadership for financial and business process operations in the following areas: finance, administration, logistics, and contract administration.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

Finance & Administrative Leadership

• Lead and manage the development of financial plans and annual budgets for public safety.
• Advise senior leadership on fiscal policy, financial strategies, and financial allocations to support public safety initiatives.
• Partner with public safety leadership to evaluate operational efficiencies and the financial impact of operational and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with JHU financial policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Supervise and mentor financial and administrative staff, ensuring effective operations of financial and administrative services across the enterprise.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Develop and oversee operating and capital budgets enterprise wide.
• Monitor budget performance, conduct variance analysis, and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Lead annual and mid-year budget planning cycles, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and public safety needs.
• Develop both the short-range and long-range capital budgets in coordination with divisional finance staff.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

• Prepare and present regular financial reports to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal financial regulations, grant requirements, and audit standards.
• Oversee internal controls and risk management strategies to safeguard public funds.

Project Management

• Establish project governance, timelines, and reporting to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with measurable outcomes.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to prioritize initiatives and allocate resources effectively.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Manage and mentor finance staff supporting public safety operations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team responsible for budgeting, financial management, supervision of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, payroll, procurement, asset and inventory management, and fleet operations.
• Forge strong partnerships with staff in JHPS, JHU, and JHH leadership, working together to solve problems and communicate key issues to leadership.
• Oversee ad hoc projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in finance, Accounting, Business Management, Administration, or a related field.
• Ten plus years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects, financial initiatives, and employees.
• 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 (MBA, MPA, or related) in finance, business, HR, or related field or CPA.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex organization.
• Experience working in or with public sector agencies or public safety departments.
• Proven track record in managing large, complex budgets.

Classified Title: Sr. Director Finance & Administration

Job Posting Title (Working Title): Sr. Director Finance & Administration, JHPS (Johns Hopkins Public Safety)

Role/Level/Range: L/05/LH

Starting Salary Range: $127,300 - $223,000 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-4 pm

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Eastern High Campus

Department name: VP for Public Safety Office of

Personnel area: University Administration

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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