Located in a historic neighborhood in the nation's capital, Georgetown offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, exciting ways to take advantage of Washington, DC, and a commitment to social justice. Our community is a tight knit group of remarkable individuals interested in intellectual inquiry and making a difference in the world.RequirementsJob Overview This position is responsible for all aspects of the GSAS budget and financial operations. This position is a key position on the GSAS Finance Team, reporting directly to the SBM. This position manages one position homed in GSAS to manage all budget, planning, actuals, financial operations, and year end projections within GSAS. The Associate Director for Finance & Operations will serve as the lead finance and business partner that leads and executes all financial aspects of their school's daily operations. Responsibilities include oversight of financial operations, management of actual financial performance, review and oversight of HCM and research expenditures and other activities directed by the SBM for their school. The Associate Director will work directly with procurement and expense analysts (or accountants), serving as a liaison between the Office of the CFO and their school. Work Interactions The Associate Director for Finance & Operations will report directly to the Senior Business Manager for their school. This position will oversee the procurement and expense analysts day-to-day activities for the financial management service center, coordinating work and giving guidance on policies and procedures. The Associate Director will coordinate with planning counterparts, ensuring the analysts understand and support the functional activities for execution. The Associate Director will regularly collaborate with other Associate Directors from schools and administrative areas and be part of the Main Campus Financial Operations Working Group that will be coordinated and led by the Campus Director for Financial Accounting and Compliance from the Provost Finance Office. Requirements and Qualifications Masters, Business or accounting preferred. A Bachelors degree plus substantial experience in closely related fields may substitute for a Masters degree. 8+ years' progressive work experience financial analysis and budgeting in a sophisticated office environment. Relevant financial acumen (budgeting, transactional support, revenue-generating activities, chart of accounts, journals, requisitions, purchase orders, procurement, and travel). Must be a subject matter expert in at least several of these functions Ability to build and utilize financial reports Advanced business analytics skills Ability to support the establishment and management of budgets of at between $10M and $50M Prior experience working with complex teams Strong communications and customer service skills Ability to engage regularly with internal and external stakeholders, including unit leads and administrators across the institution Ability to engage in an efficient and professional manner Strong organizational and time management skills; proficiency managing and prioritizing multiple tasks Ability to work with a variety of financial systems, with prior experience preferred in Workday, Adaptive, and Cognos Ability to interpret the strategic goals and plan for assigned units Enrollment and financial planning experience Revenue and expenditure analysis experience Prior experience with complex financial and longitudinal planning and financial forecasting Adaptability and flexibility Attention to detail Ability to triage and solve complex challenges and requests Ability to engage internal and external stakeholders Excellent customer service, including interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with a mastery of excel and experience with managing and analyzing large volumes of data Strong analytical ability Service oriented, professional demeanor and a team orientation is required; ie avoiding thats not my job Ability to work well under pressure, in a high paced environment, and have a sense of humor. Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize work and multi-tasking to meet deadlines. Ability to think outside the box and to solve problems creatively Preferred requirements and qualifications should be listed separately here. Professional accounting qualification desirable Experience in higher education financial administration Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS ( gms.georgetown.edu ) using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown. Submission Guidelines: Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions. 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All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation) , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law () . Benefits: Georgetown University offers a wide variety of comprehensive and competitive benefits. Benefits packages include comprehensive health, dental and vision plans, disability and life insurance coverage, retirement savings programs, tuition assistance, voluntary insurance options (including group legal, accident, and critical illness), and much more. Whatever your need, the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits will be standing by to support you. You can learn more about the benefits offered to eligible faculty and staff at https://benefits.georgetown.edu or view the online interactive benefits guide (https://s3.amazonaws.com/georgetown/2019/2019-Benefits-Guide/index.html) for more information. Georgetown University is one of the worlds leading academic and research institutions , offering a unique educational experience that prepares the next generation of global citizens to lead and make a difference in the world. We are a vibrant community of exceptional students, faculty, alumni and professionals dedicated to real-world applications of our research, scholarship, faith and service.Established in 1789, Georgetown is the nations oldest Catholic and Jesuit University . Drawing upon the 450-year-old legacy of Jesuit education , we provide students with a world-class learning experience focused on educating the whole person through exposure to different faiths, cultures and beliefs. Students are challenged to engage in the world and become men and women in the service of others, especially the most vulnerable and disadvantaged members of the community.These values are at the core of Georgetowns identity, binding members of the community across diverse backgrounds.