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Associate Director, F&O Finance
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Position Number: 1755611
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Business - Finance

Associate Director, F&O Finance

Job Opening ID: 182345
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Business Operations
Department: Facilities & Operations - Fin
Posting Begin/End Date: 12/19/2019 1/24/2020
Salary: $130,000.00 $160,000.00
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Administration
Finance

How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary
Lead the F&O Finance department in providing consolidated business support to Facilities & Operations in the areas of fiscal management, reporting, budgeting, payroll / timekeeping, rate development, and internal controls. There are 18 employees in the F&O Finance group. This position reports to the Administrative Director, Operational Support in F&O.

Responsibilities*

Provide financial leadership for F&O operating activities totaling $360 million annually
Advance positive organizational efforts which promote a respectful, collaborative, solutions-based, and proactive culture
Drive ongoing efforts to simplify F&O operating budget structure, recharge rates, and overhead methodologies
Prepare, analyze, and present financial reports for multiple areas with different funding models and structures
Evaluate variances in management reports and assess operational adjustments as appropriate
Manage general and specialized payroll functions including timekeeping support for F&O employees under collective bargaining agreements, special payments, FMLA monitoring
Lead the annual certification process and administer internal controls for F&O while promoting efficiency, accountability, compliance, and fiscal responsibility
Champion goals of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with organizational strategic plan
Foster an environment that promotes employee engagement and development and recognizes staff contributions
Ensure that work functions are effectively structured and work procedures are in place to deliver high quality service to F&O partners
Collaborate with F&O departments and other campus units for effective and efficient business processes and sharing of information
Participate in rate and capital planning for enterprise activities including utilities, transportation, and parking

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree, preferably in business, finance, or related discipline
Ten years progressively responsible professional experience in an administrative or management capacity in a financial-related field
Experience with budget development, financial analysis, and strategic planning within a complex organization
Experience in administering internal controls
Demonstrated competency in motivating employees, performance management, and managing employee and operational productivity
Strong customer service focus
Demonstrated ability to contribute to a positive work environment
Familiarity with labor agreements
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, ability to articulate ideas and processes and give clear direction and guidance both orally and in writing

Additional Information
Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/182345/associate_director_fo_finance