Finance Director (INTERNAL ONLY)
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Job Location:
Storrs, CT - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
23 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This position is open to current internal UConn employees only.
JOB SUMMARY
The Neag School of Education is seeking candidates for the position of Finance Director for Business & Grant Services (Finance Manager 2) within the Office of the Dean. The Director independently manages the day-to-day operations of the Business & Grant Services Center and supervises staff establishes priorities monitors workflow and ensures deadlines are met. Under the general direction and in collaboration with the Assistant Dean and COO this position also manages the schoolwide budget and assists in the administration of all financial and business activities for all departments within the Neag School of Education.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide support to the Assistant Dean/COO in strategic planning and management of the budget finance grant post award human resources IT and facilities functions.
- Manage accounts budget preparation analysis of financial data and presenting recommendations to leadership regarding the utilization of funds.
- Manage & coordinate the day-to-day operations and workflow of business and grant services staff establishing task priorities and workflow.
- Manage annual budget/fiscal processes setting timelines managing workflow conducting financial analysis to ensure balanced budgets and accurate reports.
- Manage complex financial transactions as well as providing training and support to other staff engaged in the work.
- Manages the development maintenance and dissemination of internal reports and identifies report needs.
- Create and present financial and administrative information to faculty and staff in small and large group settings.
- Provide Ad hoc financial analysis and support.
- Serve as a liaison with department heads senior leadership on committees and other departments on Campus regarding fiscal and administrative matters.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in related field.
- Six to seven years of related experience.
- Experience working with tuition revenue generating and foundation accounts.
- Experience with budget models processes and monitoring.
- Demonstrated financial analysis and report generation knowledge.
- Demonstrated knowledge of UConn purchasing payroll and human resource policies and procedures.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word Excel and Outlook.
- Demonstrated skills required for presenting financial and technical information that are understandable to stakeholders without a financial background.
- Demonstrated communication customer service negotiation problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Project management experience.
- Proven attention to detail and accuracy.
- Supervisory experience or demonstrated knowledge and ability needed to supervise multiple professional employees.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience collaborating with senior leadership.
- Experience using UConn financial and reporting systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience with human resource policies procedures and methods.
APPOINTMENT TERMS
This is a full-time permanent 12-month position with an anticipated start date in December will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The University offers a competitive salary and outstanding benefits including employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn and a highly desirable work environment. For additional information regarding benefits visit: rights terms and conditions of employment are contained in the collective bargaining agreement between the University of Connecticut and the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association (UCPEA).
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.
TO APPLY
This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on December 1 2025.
All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of and contribute to an inclusive respectful and diverse environment for the University community.
The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employees unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.
The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Accounting Software
- Forecasting
- Ellucian
- Financial Report Writing
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Corporate Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Budgeting
- Financial Management
- Financial Planning
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