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Purdue University is hiring a Director of Financial Affairs for its Online division. The role directs financial management and business services supporting over $70 million in revenue from online programs, advises senior leadership on financial impacts, and leads budgeting, reporting, forecasting, and business improvements.

Highlights

Manage finances and business services for Purdue University's Online area generating $70M+ in revenue.
Provide strategic financial advice to senior leadership and support operational budgeting, forecasting, and planning.
Lead a financial team including a Business Manager, Financial Analyst, and Business Assistants.
Develop departmental rates and authorize financial transactions complying with University and federal policies.
Requires Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in business management, finance, or related field with supervisory experience.
Proficient in analyzing and implementing University policies, quantitative analysis, and problem-solving.
Strong leadership, strategic thinking, communication, project and process management skills.
Experience with technology impacting business processes such as SAP and personal computer software (spreadsheets, word processing, databases).
Preferred qualifications include degrees in finance, accounting, business administration; MBA or CPA certifications are desirable.
Classified under Management 5 career stream with pay band S085.

Director of Financial Affairs, Purdue University Online Full Description

The Director of Financial Affairs, Purdue University Online will direct the management of finances and business services to support initiatives and operations for the Online area reporting to the Senior Vice President for Partnerships and Online at the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University. This position supports in excess of $70M of gross revenue generated by online credit and non-credit programs.

The position will be a strategic partner to provide advice and counsel to the Senior Vice President and the respective leadership team concerning initiatives and their financial impact. This position will be responsible for providing analysis and business support including, but not limited to, budget preparation and analysis, financial management reporting for operational needs, revenue forecasting and long-term planning, and leading business improvement projects to ensure efficient, effective management of financial activities.

This position will provide positive, forward-thinking leadership for a strong financial team including one Business Manager, one Financial Analyst, and two Business Assistants to provide quality and efficient service.

The position will take initiative, prioritize critical strategic and operational needs, be responsible for development of rates within the unit, provide authorization and approval for business activities and financial transactions, as well as providing proper interpretation of University, Federal and sponsoring agency policies and procedures.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of experience in business management, finance or related field
Experience managing others

Skills needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication (oral & written), problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management, and customer service skills
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes (e.g. SAP, etc.)
Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)

What is helpful:

Preferred degree in Finance, accounting, business administration or related field
An advanced degree or certification such as an MBA or CPA is desired

Career Stream

Management 5
Pay Band: S085
Job Code: 20004066

Original Job Description

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

At Purdue, we believe that the success of every employee – every member of our Boilermaker community – is built on six pillars: Integrity, Respect, Honor, Inclusion, Innovation and Growth.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years of experience in business management, finance or related field
Experience managing others

Skills needed:

Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance
Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication (oral & written), problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management, and customer service skills
Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
Able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes (e.g. SAP, etc.)
Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)

What is helpful:

Preferred degree in Finance, accounting, business administration or related field
An advanced degree or certification such as an MBA or CPA is desired

Career Stream

Management 5
Pay Band: S085
Job Code: 20004066

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