Associate Director Of Finance Job Description

Associate Director Of Finance Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Associate Director Of Finance to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform all accounting functions in the event assistance is needed;
  • Schedule personnel consistent with the volume of business and needs;
  • Effectively plan in order to meet demands of both guests and staff;
  • Establish and monitor scheduling of all accounting associates, including Night Audit;
  • Assist in the development of multi-year financial estimates;
  • Supervise and provide training and growth opportunities for Finance team personnel;
  • Gathers information, conducts research, performs analysis and provides solutions to questions and issues as they arise;
  • Assist with the coordination between the Department and the Pre-Award Core to ensure that PIs receive seamless and comprehensive support;
  • Primary point of contact for all financial matters with other departments. Escalates as necessary to the DA;
  • Review and evaluate cost allocations;
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Demonstrates executive presence and strong presentation skills;
  • Demonstrated ability to train, coach and manage staff;
  • Ability to work with ambiguity and complexity;
  • B.S. in Accounting;
  • Commercial Analysis – Pricing, invoicing, accounts receivable, reviewing budgets,
  • Experienced in Forecasting and Project Accounting;
  • Sound administrative and managerial skills;
  • CRO / Industry knowledge and experience;
  • Experience with ERP Implementation;
  • Experience with process improvement;
  • Expert knowledge of the CRO industry, and experience with client negotiation;
  • Reconciliation;
  • Very strong Excel skills, including familiarity with data analysis features such as pivot tables;
  • Excellent interpersonal skills;
  • Experience creating financial models.