Executive Director of Financial Operations
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About This Role:

The Executive Director of ASC Financial Operations and Strategic Initiatives is responsible for providing high-level financial leadership, developing, and implementing financial processes and strategies, and ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of resources. The key responsibilities of this position include:

* Developing and executing strategic plans for the shared services financial team, ensuring operational excellence, high customer satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness.

* Establishing and monitoring key performance indicators to ensure service efficiency, reliability and compliance with university policies, regulations, and best practices.

* Lead teams in managing the budgets for the shared service units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and budget execution. Collaborate with University Vice Presidents on budget planning.

* Mentor and develop a team of financial professionals, fostering continuous learning and improvement.

* Oversee training programs, communicate business process changes, and engage unit staff to ensure service alignment and effectiveness.

* Build strong relationships with administrative units, acting as a liaison to ensure seamless collaboration and meet stakeholder needs.

Worksite Options:

This position is required to be performed on-site. Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment location.

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What You'll Need to Succeed:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree and five or more years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supervising staff and coaching employees for improved performance and professional development
• Proven experience in project leadership, planning and financial management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of compliance and best practices in financial and administrative operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience in managing and mentoring teams with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated skills and abilities to examine and re-engineer operations and procedures, to formulate and to develop and implement new strategies and procedures
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Commitment to diversity - an appreciation of the benefits of a diverse workplace and willingness to take actions to enhance the diversity of KSU.

How to Apply:

Please submit the following documents:

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until position is filled.

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:

$120,000-$155,000