Director of Operations FP&A - Campus Services

Position Focus

Reporting to the Director of Operations FP&A, this senior role leads all FP&A activities across multiple Operations units. The Director serves as a senior strategic partner to unit leadership, providing financial insight and guidance, managing long‑range financial plans, annual budgets, forecasts, capital planning, executive financial reviews, and leading a team of financial analysts.

• Serve as chief financial steward for planning units.
• Provide in‑depth and comprehensive financial analysis and advice.
• Develop and execute short‑ and long‑term strategic financial plans that align with departmental goals to support fiscal growth and sustainability.
• Lead financial forecasting and budgeting processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and realistic projections; analyze performance against budget and act as needed.
• Manage organizational and programmatic budgets.
• Lead presentations in the annual University Budget Advisory Group.
• Partner with unit leadership on financial planning for capital projects.
• Submit budgets in YBT and prepare unit narratives.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of accurate, timely, and comprehensive financial reports.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Implement strategies to enhance financial performance.
• Serve as a member of executive senior staff and provide financial counsel to senior leaders.
• Manage information systems and regulatory compliance.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to the finance team.

• Demonstrated experience advising senior executives and supporting strategic decision‑making through financial insight and analysis.
• Proven ability to lead complex budgeting, forecasting, and planning processes in a decentralized environment.
• Advanced analytical, communication, and presentation skills, conveying complex financial data to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with cross‑functional teams, manage competing priorities, and build trust‑based relationships with senior leaders.
• Self‑directed, deadline‑driven, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Minimum of a bachelor’s degree and ten years progressively responsible experience, five of which are in a leadership role; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ten years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least five years in a leadership role within FP&A, strategic finance, or higher education financial planning; strong background in financial reporting and presentation of financial results; master’s degree and experience in higher education.

Salary Range: $ – $

Type:
Full time, Staff, Hybrid;
Category:
Manager;
Bargaining Unit:
Non;
Compensation Grade Profile:
Leader (M7)

All candidates will be subject to pre‑employment background screening, including motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing, and credit checks. Offers are contingent upon successful completion.

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job‑related duties through their hiring department.
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