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Miami University · 2 months ago

Director, Shared Accounting and Financial Services

Cole Service Building

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Miami University is seeking a Director for the Shared Accounting and Financial Services Department. This role involves directing departmental activities, overseeing budget administration, and improving financial processes, particularly in the context of the university's transition to Workday ERP.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Prepares, monitors and reviews annual budgets for each business unit within the Physical Facilities Department and other auxiliary and administrative units as assigned. Works closely with directors in the preparation and development of auxiliary budgets, working strategically to consider the present and future financial needs and performance of these departments

Directs the operation of the office. Supervises an Assistant Director, Accounting Manager, and accounting specialists within the department. Administers financial processes necessary for maintaining and fully functioning business office serving auxiliary business units. Ensures accounting transactions are handled accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with contractual agreements. Continuously seeks business process improvements through Lean techniques

Conducts financial analyses and develops regular financial reports, including dashboard summaries, and takes actions necessary to assure that these department’s financial goals are currently met and are prepared to meet future needs

Develops metrics and tracking processes for all units. Oversees comprehensive financial planning models, forecasting tools, timely tracking processes, and monitoring systems in collaboration, complying with best practices and generally accepted accounting and budget principles

Evaluates current business practices associated with auxiliary units and provides strategic direction to leadership on appropriate changes in Workday

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementBudgeting PrinciplesWorkday ERPTableauDiplomacyProfessionalismInternal ControlsLeadership

Required

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

8 years or more of experience

minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible budget or financial management experience

Demonstrated management and leadership experience requiring a high level of diplomacy and professionalism

thorough knowledge of budgeting principles, accounting practices and internal controls

Preferred

Master's degree preferred

Experience with Workday and Tableau preferred

Company

Miami University

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Strong academics, highly personal instruction, energetic campus life, successful graduates — Miami University sets the standard for public higher education on one of America’s most beautiful campuses.

Founded in 1809

Oxford, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees