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Columbia University is hiring an Executive Director, Residential Operations & Administrative Operations Finance. This role leads accounting and finance initiatives across Residential Operations, Transportation, Mail Services, Print Services, Real Estate, and other administrative departments, collaborating on financial strategy, managing budgets and reports, and implementing financial policies.

Highlights

Leads accounting and finance for various university departments including Residential Operations and Real Estate
Collaborates with executive staff on financial strategy, budgeting, and analysis
Oversees coordination and timely submission of financial reports such as budgets and quarterly close
Develops and enforces policies to improve division effectiveness and aligns with university financial policies
Evaluates and improves finance division structure and supports professional growth of team members
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree strongly preferred
Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in university, government, or nonprofit finance
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills essential
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills required
Salary range: $175,000 - $185,000 annually

Executive Director, Residential Operations & Administrative Operations Finance Full Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $175,000 - $185,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Campus Services and Operations Financial Services, the Executive Director will provide leadership for all elements of Accounting and Finance initiatives for the Residential Operations, Transportation, Central & Student Mail, Print Services, Real Estate and other administrative departments.

Responsibilities

Collaborates with members of the Facilities and Operations Executive Staff on financial strategy, operating budgets and targets, financial models for new projects, and financial analysis.
Directs the coordination and timely submission of financial reporting deliverables including Budgets, Headcount, Monthly Flash Reports, Quarterly Close, and Fiscal Year Close.
Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the overall effectiveness of the division and oversees the implementation of all University financial initiatives for the division.
Evaluates the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and provides individuals with professional and personal growth.
Ensures that all divisional accounting and finance policies are consistent with University policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advance degree strongly preferred
10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the university, government, or not-for-profit sectors
Excellent analytical, presentation, oral, and written communication skills are required
The ability to take initiative and work independently is necessary
Must possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication, written, presentation, quantitative, and interpersonal skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Original Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $175,000 - $185,000

Position Summary

Responsibilities

Collaborates with members of the Facilities and Operations Executive Staff on financial strategy, operating budgets and targets, financial models for new projects, and financial analysis.
Directs the coordination and timely submission of financial reporting deliverables including Budgets, Headcount, Monthly Flash Reports, Quarterly Close, and Fiscal Year Close.
Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that will improve the overall effectiveness of the division and oversees the implementation of all University financial initiatives for the division.
Evaluates the finance division structure and team plan for continual improvement of the efficiency and effectiveness of the group and provides individuals with professional and personal growth.
Ensures that all divisional accounting and finance policies are consistent with University policies.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required; advance degree strongly preferred
10 years of experience with increasing responsibility in the university, government, or not-for-profit sectors
Excellent analytical, presentation, oral, and written communication skills are required
The ability to take initiative and work independently is necessary
Must possess strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication, written, presentation, quantitative, and interpersonal skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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