242854 - University of Oklahoma

The University of Oklahoma Outreach/College of Continuing Education is seeking a dedicated and dynamic Director of Finance and Operations to lead our fiscal and operational initiatives. This pivotal role demands a strategic thinker with a strong background in finance and accounting, coupled with proven managerial experience. As the Director, you will oversee daily financial operations, manage departmental budgets, and provide guidance to financial staff, all while ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations. Your ability to analyze complex financial data and develop efficient processes will be essential in enhancing our operational effectiveness. If you are passionate about fostering a collaborative work environment and driving financial excellence within an academic setting, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, and manages all fiscal and operational activities.
• Manages daily financial operations, including but not limited to, payroll review and approval, financial transactions approval, preparation and/or review of monthly reconciliation of the financial accounts, and billing and financial reports. Make recommendations to enhance operations.
• Prepares and monitors department budgets. Maintains financial records, reviews and approves all financial budgets, reports, and associated documents.
• Supervises department financial staff. Responsible for delegating tasks, reviewing work, providing guidance, training, and serving as a mentor for staff.
• Responsible for special projects where a thorough knowledge of the department, University, state, and federal regulations and accounting principles are required. Performs comprehensive analyses of changes to financial activity. Provides ongoing fiscal monitoring, forecasts of operations, and other long-range planning.
• Prepare reports including conclusions and recommendations for solutions to complex financial or related problems.
• Oversee the grant and contract proposal process within the department. Prepares and/or reviews budgets, coordinates requirements with principal investigators, and ensures compliance with deadlines for all grant proposals.
• Assists in the development, documentation, and implementation of policies and procedures for financial processes within the department. Monitors and ensures compliance with established policies and procedures, University policies, and state statutes. Responsible for modifying policies and procedures as needed.
• Provides financial policy and procedure training to principal investigators, faculty, and staff to ensure compliance. Meets with principal investigators and department chairs to review financial activity and budget status.
• Performs various duties as assigned by the supervisor to successfully fulfill the function.