Director of Financial Systems and Reporting

Posting Summary
Rutgers The State University is seeking a Director of Financial Systems and Reporting within the Financial Planning Analysis and Budget department the central budget office for the university. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis this position provides strategic leadership for Rutgers Universitys financial technology ecosystem ensuring the integrity functionality and optimization of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management ( EPM ) platforms and related reporting systems. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Oversees the in-depth management of the universitys complex Enterprise Performance Management ( EPM ) modules. Works with Chancellors units financial leadership across the university central accounting staff and the university-wide end-user community to determine solutions as business needs evolve and financial systems require ongoing enhancements. Provides strategic leadership and direction for a techno-functional team responsible for System Oversight Report Development End-User Support Customer Service Training & Documentation. Leads executive-level reporting communications and ad hoc analysis delivering timely accurate and data-driven insights to support governance strategic decision-making and special initiatives. Oversees system configuration integration and governance while driving automation and enhancements to support executive decision-making and institutional oversight. Leads a techno-functional team responsible for system oversight report development end-user support and training fostering collaboration and continuous improvement. Partners with finance stakeholders and IT leads to design future-state solutions. Maintains audit-ready documentation and ensures compliance with institutional policies. Serves as a key resource for both Financial Planning Analysis & Budget and the University. Controllers Office ( UCO ) to deliver high-quality executive-level reporting and analytics. Supports tuition and fee allocation governance. Champions change management initiatives to advance financial systems and reporting capabilities across the university.

Overview
Rutgers The State University of New Jersey is a leading national research university and the State of New Jerseys preeminent comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses. Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America Rutgers commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe diverse and respectful workplace environment creating employment opportunities for our nations military veterans and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration ( UFA ) advances Rutgers strategic priorities through the management of all central financial administrative and student information systems and processes. We supply the universitys financial community the professional guidance services tools and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers standing as an academic health and research powerhouse. We are deeply committed to our guiding principles and the core values that are critical for the long-term strategic growth of our division and the university. For more information please visit Qualifications
Masters degree in finance accounting analytics information systems computer science or a related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in financial systems management/application administration with at least 4 years in Oracle ERP Cloud and/or EPM . Experience with Oracle BI tools Tableau and data warehouse integration. Experience with SQL including Oracle SQL Developer Familiarity with MS Access Prior knowledge of Rutgers University accounting/budgeting and business management processes or similar experience in higher education is a plus. Experience in public non-profit or higher education.