Director, Shared Accounting and Financial Services

Job Title Director, Shared Accounting and Financial Services Department – Physical Facilities Worker Summary Directs the activities of the Shared Accounting and Financial Services Department, including administration, coordination, and analysis of budgets, financial policies, procedures, and planning to fulfill departmental requirements. The role is pivotal in the university's transition to Workday ERP, rethinking and revising business processes to improve effectiveness and efficiency. This is a fully on-campus position at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. Responsibilities Prepares, monitors and reviews annual budgets for each business unit within the Physical Facilities Department and other auxiliary units. Works closely with directors to develop auxiliary budgets, considering current and future financial needs and performance. Directs the operation of the office and supervises an Assistant Director, Accounting Manager, and accounting specialists. Administers financial processes to maintain a fully functioning business office serving auxiliary units. Ensures accounting transactions are handled accurately, efficiently and in accordance with contractual agreements. Continuously seeks business process improvements through Lean techniques. Conducts financial analyses and develops regular reports, including dashboard summaries. Develops metrics and tracking processes for all units. Oversees comprehensive financial planning models, forecasting tools, tracking and monitoring systems in compliance with best practices and generally accepted accounting and budget principles. Evaluates current business practices and provides strategic direction to leadership on changes in Workday. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. 8+ years of experience, including 5+ years of progressively responsible budget or financial management experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree. Experience with Workday and Tableau. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Demonstrated management and leadership experience requiring high level of diplomacy and professionalism. Thorough knowledge of budgeting principles, accounting practices and internal controls. Application Requirements Resume/CV and cover letter. Criminal background check is required. Remote Work Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time. Reasonable accommodations requests should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Salary Position Salary Minimum: $90,000; Position Salary Maximum: $130,000; salary commensurate with the level of the position, education, and experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr