Location: Manhattan,KS, USA
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:
* Cover Letter
* (3) References
* Resume
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until position is filled.
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range:
$120,000-$155,000