Senior Director for Financial Affairs & University Controller

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Senior Director for Financial Affairs & University Controller

Reporting to the Vice President for Budget & Finance, the Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller is a strategic partner in the financial administration of the University of Wyoming. The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller is a hands‑on and participative leader who develops and directs an internal team to administer the University's business operations: finance, treasury, accounting, taxes, and related planning functions.

The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller participates in all aspects of institution‑wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the University of Wyoming and plays a critical role in partnering with the University's executive and senior leadership teams in strategic decision‑making and operations. The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller maximizes and strengthens the internal capacity of a well‑respected, high‑impact, land‑grant institution.

This role will be an administrative member of the Fiscal and Legal Affairs Committee (FLAC) and the Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees.

• Strategically structure the work of the unit to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage talent of managerial subordinates to develop individuals and the group as a whole.
• Inspire performance through goal setting, monitoring of goal achievement, and recognition of outcomes.
• Build a team through the development of a team environment, effective peer relationships, and advocacy with administrative authorities.
• Use and share information (oral, written, presentation style, technology, financial) with constituents using appropriate communication venues.
• Facilitate change in anticipation of, or response to, improved processes, external circumstances, and strategic directives.
• Oversee all aspects of the completion of the University’s annual audit. This includes
  • Acting as the primary contact with the University’s external auditors.
  • Preparation and review of numerous audit schedules and reports.
  • Preparation and review of the financial statements and notes to the financial statements.
  • Preparation of the Management’s Discussion and Analysis.
• Develop and maintain timely and accurate financial statements and reports appropriate for users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare and present internal quarterly and external annual financial statements.
• Provide technical direction in the preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity…