Executive Director for Financial Planning - Amherst, United States - University of Massachusetts Amherst

University of Massachusetts Amherst

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Amherst, United States

3 weeks ago

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Description

Job no: 523474

Work type:
Staff Full Time

Location:
UMass Amherst

Department:
Provost's Office

Union:
Non-Unit Exempt

Categories:
Accounting/Finance/Budget

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees.

The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers.

In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Assistant Provost for Administration & Finance, the Executive Director for Financial Planning and Operations provides leadership, operational and administrative management, and analysis for the finance, human resources, planning, and operational functions for Enrollment Management, Undergraduate Affairs, and other associated departments and programs within the Office of the Provost.

The Executive Director ensures services function effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements as well as University policies, practices, and procedures.

The Executive Director acts as an advisor and provides executive-level work to analyze and address matters of financial and personnel management.

Develops sophisticated financial statistical reports and presentations that inform best practice decision-making, leading assigned units towards established goals and/or future objectives.

Essential Functions

Serves as a strategic business partner to the Senior Vice Provost(s), Vice Provost for Enrollment Management, Associate Provost(s) and other senior leaders within Academic Affairs. Directs the shaping and impact of the operational efficiencies, processes, and strategies in the continued operations of assigned units.
Maintains executivelevel responsibility to manage financial and HR planning and processes, and ensures stated strategic objectives are successfully implemented, managed, and maintained to promote competitive advantage and innovation.
Ensures that leadership understands the budget implications of actions and initiatives and is aware of forecasted shortfalls. Provides strategies for eliminating shortfalls while maintaining strategic direction.
Directs, manages, and oversees the financial management for assigned units. Provides fiscal guidance for departments within the Provost's Office. Oversees all financial operations including procurement, accounts payable, financial reporting and analysis.
Directs, manages, and oversees all human resource functions for assigned units.
Serves as the primary resource regarding all matters relative to campus personnel policies and procedures and serves as the primary liaison with central Human Resources and other administrative offices relating to personnel matters. Works with department heads to oversee finance and personnel staff work duties and matters.
Oversees the scheduling and completion of all faculty, staff, and student personnel actions, including hiring, reappointment, tenure and promotion, and appointments of department head and program directors. Ensures personnel actions are fully integrated with financial planning.
Exercises effective communication, finance, and operations management best practices to ensure organization of planning, timelines, information sharing, goal setting, and achievement of success factors. Ensures accountability for team member contributions.
Works successfully in a crossfunctional capacity. Develops collaborative working relationships with a variety of constituents and departments including Academic Affairs, central Human Resources, and Administration and Finance. Enables strategic dialogues with seniorlevel stakeholders, articulates forwardthinking concepts, visions, and action plans.
Collects, analyzes, and manipulates data to extract meaning and insight to supporting the mission of the University, specifically assigned units. Crafts and shapes reports to support/develop strategies that significantly improve financial and operational needs/outcomes.
Works collaboratively with University offices (Administration & Finance, Budget Office, Controller's Office, Research & Engagement) to ensure assigned units are operating in the best manner possible and maintain compliance with all appropriate practices, policies and laws governing the University.
Researches and applies new tools and practices to improve data collection, reporting and data generation for Universitywide initiatives and overall operations. Develops and implements operational efficiencies, processes and strategies in the continued growth and success of assigned units.
Works to create a diverse and inclusive work