Location: Corvallis,OR, USA
Internal Job Number: P08621UFDescription:Financial Strategic Services is seeking a Financial Strategic Partner (FSP). This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.Building on 150 years as Oregon's land grant institution, Oregon State University (OSU) serves the state, the nation, and the world as a premier 21st-century research university.OSU is building an organizational culture, founded on the values of inclusion, mutual respect, good physical and mental health, collaboration, and humility, so that people from every background are welcomed and thrive.The Financial Strategic Partner (FSP) works closely with college leadership to help advance the mission of the college and to promote proper stewardship of the university's financial resources. The FSP serves the university by acting as the college's key business partner for financial strategy and analysis. With an understanding of industry best practices and a broad knowledge base of university and college operations, the FSP anticipates the need for specific information and proactively collects and analyzes unit, college, and university data to ensure that college leadership has timely and accurate data to inform decision-making. To protect university resources and reputation, the FSP uses knowledge of relevant policies and regulations to advise leadership and ensure appropriate internal controls. This position combines acute business acumen and data literacy with knowledge of university systems, policies, processes, and organizational structure related to business and financial services to provide consultation to college leadership. The position has detailed knowledge of college operations and personnel, working closely with administrators and support staff to stay informed of pending personnel actions and other activities that will impact college financial resources. The FSP serves as a regular contributing member of the college leadership team and shares responsibility for the work and activities of that group, including providing fiscal and financial counsel to the Dean. The FSP collaborates with internal and external business partners and stakeholders in an effort to support college and university strategic priorities. The position reports to the Director of Financial Strategic Services, collaborates with other FSPs serving other units, and acts as a liaison between the college and the Division of Finance and Administration as well as other university partners.The FSP coordinates the administration of the college's annual budget development process as well as overseeing budget activities throughout the year, including quarterly projections and other reporting requirements of the Division of Finance and Administration and the Office of the Provost. The FSP ensures alignment between college budget allocations and strategic priorities, identifying areas where there may be misalignment. The position analyzes and advises college leadership of the budgetary impacts of proposed programmatic or policy changes, both internal and external to the college. The FSP provides revenue modeling and financial projections based on enrollment trends, tuition rate changes, grant activity, fundraising, and other revenue sources. This position identifies gaps and provides or facilitates appropriate financial training for college leadership and other college administrators. The FSP works independently but uses collaborative decision-making, available metrics, and performance indicators to support the college's financial and business requirements. Minimum Qualifications (Staff) / Guidelines (Faculty):Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in business, finance, human resources, or closely related field. 6 years' recent experience managing an organization with complex and competing interests and work elements, including direct or line management experience in business, public administration, or related fields.Requirements:Bachelor's degreeFive (5) years of experience successfully managing financial operational activities of a large, complex organization.Five (5) years of experience directly advising or consulting senior leaders on financial activities.Five (5) years of experience managing or supervising financial reporting and accounting activities. OR Ten (10) years relevant experience in place of a Bachelor's degree.Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing internal controls in financial reporting and accounting operations.Core Competencies:Strategic thinking - Prioritize process improvement efforts based on the understanding of enterprise strategic objectives, upcoming business model shifts, and related enterprise initiatives.Process knowledge - Make informed decisions regarding the level of process standardization and how best to improve it with best practices and emerging technologies.Problem-solving - Identify core process breakdowns, analyze potential causes, and identify options to implement the most effective solutions. Understand customer needs and innovate to serve and solve any issues customers have.Relationship building - Build strong relationships with other leaders and teams to align their priorities, manage expectations, and influence changes in the process.Change management - Understand the organization's ability to absorb change and take deliberate action to ensure stakeholders and service delivery teams are ready and able to implement changes smoothly and consistently across locations.Effective communication - Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of special reports, studies, and analysis to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing.Organizational Awareness - Understand and convey the University's mission, the function of the division, and the purpose of the unit's work and how it interrelates with other work units to serve the customer/client. Understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments.Commitment to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months. Type:Office setting. Generally, Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00, but may be expected at times to work after hours to complete projects and/or meet deadlines. Flexible schedules and remote work arrangements may be considered and are subject to approval by supervisor. Additional Salary Information: $104,100 - $182,112#J-18808-Ljbffr