Director, Finance
Apply NowCompany: University of Maryland
Location: College Park, MD 20740
Description:
Job Description Summary
Organization's Summary Statement:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, the Director of Finance is a member of the College of Arts & Humanities' (ARHU) finance and administration team. Working with senior college leadership, this position provides day-to-day management and oversight of the business operations of the Dean's Office. The Director works with the Assistant Dean to ensure overall fiscal health and sustainability in support of the college's mission, with responsibilities which include college-level budgetary management and oversight, as well as, the administration of financial operations; development and management of state, grant, and foundation budgets; identifying and analyzing fiscal trends; approving expenditures; establishing standard reporting procedures and protocols; and establishing business processes for the Dean's Office and its academic departments, school, and research centers. The college is comprised of eleven academic departments, three schools, and six research centers. The director is responsible for the management of the college's $120M operating budget as well as numerous contracts, grants, and foundation accounts.
Faculty and staff in the College of Arts & Humanities study the cultures of the world, past and present, in all their rich variety. For more information on the college, please visit arhu.umd.edu.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work in an office environment requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers.
Repetitive motion, including substantial movements and motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and reviewing data, extensive reading, and viewing a computer.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Preferences:
Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience with the University System of Maryland
Experience with Workday, Finance and Adaptive Planning
Experience working with an institution of higher education
Knowledge and understanding of USM, Federal, and UMCPF policies and procedures
Experience with Priority software
Licenses/Certifications: NA
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions.
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and list of three references
Best Consideration Date: 03/14/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in
the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
This is an in-person position. Telework may be available up to two (2) days per week, subject to approval.
Job Risks
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$140,000. - $155,000.
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Organization's Summary Statement:
Reporting directly to the Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration, the Director of Finance is a member of the College of Arts & Humanities' (ARHU) finance and administration team. Working with senior college leadership, this position provides day-to-day management and oversight of the business operations of the Dean's Office. The Director works with the Assistant Dean to ensure overall fiscal health and sustainability in support of the college's mission, with responsibilities which include college-level budgetary management and oversight, as well as, the administration of financial operations; development and management of state, grant, and foundation budgets; identifying and analyzing fiscal trends; approving expenditures; establishing standard reporting procedures and protocols; and establishing business processes for the Dean's Office and its academic departments, school, and research centers. The college is comprised of eleven academic departments, three schools, and six research centers. The director is responsible for the management of the college's $120M operating budget as well as numerous contracts, grants, and foundation accounts.
Faculty and staff in the College of Arts & Humanities study the cultures of the world, past and present, in all their rich variety. For more information on the college, please visit arhu.umd.edu.
Physical Demands:
Sedentary work in an office environment requires the ability to operate standard office equipment, including computers, printers, and copiers.
Repetitive motion, including substantial movements and motions of the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual acuity is required to perform activities such as preparing and reviewing data, extensive reading, and viewing a computer.
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Preferences:
Master's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Experience with the University System of Maryland
Experience with Workday, Finance and Adaptive Planning
Experience working with an institution of higher education
Knowledge and understanding of USM, Federal, and UMCPF policies and procedures
Experience with Priority software
Licenses/Certifications: NA
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience. Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff.
Knowledge of finance functions including general accounting, statistical, or financial functions.
Knowledge of business acumen to understand key business drivers, organizational communications, and data.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in data analytics and negotiation.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.
Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.
Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Cover letter, resume, and list of three references
Best Consideration Date: 03/14/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Additional Information:
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in
the USA. No visa sponsorship is offered for this position.
This is an in-person position. Telework may be available up to two (2) days per week, subject to approval.
Job Risks
Financial Disclosure Required
No
For more information on Financial Disclosure, please visit Maryland's State Ethics Commission website.
Department
ARHU-College of Arts & Humanities
Worker Sub-Type
Staff Regular
Salary Range
$140,000. - $155,000.
Benefits Summary
For more information on Regular Exempt benefits, select this link.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.
Employment Eligibility
The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.
EEO/AA Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; all qualified applicants, including veterans and people with disabilities, will receive consideration for employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities. Please read the entire University of Maryland Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement of Policy.
Women, Minorities, Disabled, Veterans, and LGBTQ+ Welcome!
Diversity Statement
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice
The University of Maryland (UMD) does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law in its programs and activities. Specifically, Title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in UMD programs and activities, including with respect to admission and employment.
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Search Firm Managed Recruitment
There are some positions that are not advertised on this career site as the search is being managed by a Search Firm.
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