Director of Finance and Operations

Blacksburg, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 105000 - 130000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

The Director of Finance and Operations for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) reports directly to the Director and works in close coordination with the leadership team to align administrative fiscal human resources and operational support with the schools academic research outreach mission and priorities according to policies and procedures laid out by the university and VT Foundation as well as adhering to the strategic plans policies processes and expectations of the College of Engineering. This individual is the main point of contact for the College of Engineering for Financial and Operational matters. The position is responsible for overall financial and business management human resource processes administrative staff supervision information technology and facilities management including equipment inventories. This position provides strategic oversight of financial management budget development compliance and reporting across all fund types and ensures sponsored research and contractual processes are handled in accordance with federal state and institutional regulations. This position leads process design continuous improvement and control to improve efficiency quality security safety and effectiveness.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Public or Business Administration finance or related field(s) or a Bachelors degree with significant training and/or experience which equates to an advanced degree.
Demonstrated experience in a financial role in higher education with exposure to fund accounting budgeting payroll and accounts receivables. Experience compiling analyzing fiscal data and reporting.
Advanced skills in Microsoft Office (including Excel). Experience working within a human resource information system and financial management platforms. Strong analytical skills.
Demonstrated leadership team and supervisory experience with strong communication skills (interpersonal written public speaking).
Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to proper confidentiality financial ethics and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Virginia Tech systems such as Banner HokieMart Banner Time Entry Chrome River MicroStrategy PageUp and Labor Redistribution.
Experience in strategic planning budget financial analysis and related process improvement and performance tracking and reporting.

Overtime Status

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$105000 - $130000 - Commensurate with experience

Hours per week

40 hours and additional as needed

Review Date

December 1 2025

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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Job DescriptionThe Director of Finance and Operations for the Myers-Lawson School of Construction (MLSoC) reports directly to the Director and works in close coordination with the leadership team to align administrative fiscal human resources and operational support with the schools academic researc...