Director of Finance

Business Affairs: University IT (UIT), Redwood City, California, United States

Finance

Post Date May 20, 2024

Requisition # 103322

POSITION SUMMARY:

University IT (UIT), part of the Business Affairs organization at Stanford University, is dedicated to delivering world-class service and technological solutions to advance research, teaching and learning, administration, and healthcare. The UIT Finance Team is responsible for a complex financial portfolio totaling over $300M, including service center charge-backs of over $115M.

This Director of Finance will lead a team of finance staff responsible for finance, accounting, and control functions, as well as overall financial operations for UIT. Partnering with the Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, this position will strategically manage the full breadth of UIT’s financial resources. In addition to budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and month-end close activities, the position will build strong working relationships across UIT and provide strategic leadership as a member of the Service Strategy leadership team.

CORE DUTIES:

• Manage the work of other employees, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance, determine staffing needs, develop and ensure succession planning within area of responsibility.

• Establish operational objectives and assignments, plan, direct and monitor all budgets for areas of responsibility, manage business operation and administration of several functional areas, may manage a team in providing post award sponsored research administration and services.

• Identify and resolve unique problems of substantial significance that affect the overall functional area, beyond the immediate unit.

• Manage organization's financial activities and structure; develop system and procedure requirements to support the financial reporting for the organization.

• Contribute to designing, developing and delivering complex policies and procedures with both short and long term impact.

• Collaborate with other colleagues on school/ unit projects; design and execute an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility; establish operational objectives to support the university's stewardship of resources.

• Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; identify need for new systems, and develop and present proposals.

• Lead complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop, implement, and participate in major initiatives.

• Represent the units/school within the functional units or school and to external constituencies.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Master's degree and six years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Advanced knowledge of Oracle or other business financial systems

• Advanced understanding of financial principles.

• Advanced oral and written communication skills

• Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management.

• Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information.

• Strong leadership and management skills with previous experience managing people, delegating workload and providing direction/corrections as necessary.

• Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.

• Demonstrated competency in project management of a high volume of work, some of which is cyclical.

• If managing sponsored projects, ability to manage post and pre award administration for sponsored projects within his/her unit. Knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations and Cardinal Curriculum level I and II.

• Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting.

• Experience working successfully with PIs, their administrative staff, the office of sponsored research and external sponsors.

• Demonstrated success in performing meticulous, high quality and compliant work.

• Ability to interpret complex research and fiscal policies, assimilate information from a wide range of resources and act like a mentor and resource to others.

Certifications and Licenses:

• None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Constantly sitting.

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.

• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.

• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The expected pay range for this position is $148,000 - $196,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

WHY STANFORD IS FOR YOU:

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow . We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit courses. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

• A caring culture . We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

• A healthier you . Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our work-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

• Discovery and fun . Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

• Enviable resources . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

• Redwood City . Our new Stanford Redwood City campus, opened in 2019, will be the workplace for approximately 2,700 staff whose jobs are important to supporting the University’s mission. The campus will offer amenities such as an onsite cafe and a dining pavilion, a high-end fitness facility with an outdoor pool, and a childcare center for Stanford families.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources atstanfordelr@stanford.edu. For all other inquiries, please submit acontact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time

• Job Code: 4457

• Employee Status: Regular

• Grade: L

• Requisition ID: 103322

• Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible