Director, Finance

The Director, Finance will direct financial planning and analysis, and fiscal operations at NYU Wagner. This includes: developing and implementing  short-and long-term strategic plans to meet Wagner’s objectives in the areas of finance and operations; developing financial models and systems for budgeting, forecasting , and resource planning and allocation with the goal of optimizing fiscal and operational effectiveness; monitoring the School’s actual financial performance and consolidating, synthesizing, and summarizing variances; establishing and maintaining internal financial procedures, policies, and standards that ensure Wagner's adherence to University policies and procedures, including compliance and risk management.; and overseeing a team an administrator, and student staff that support these functions. Facilitate Wagner’s use of NYU’s new Concur Travel and Expense system and Ibuy to ensure appropriate procurement standards are followed.

Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience:
7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must include experience with accounting and budget administration. Proven project management, operational, and audit background. Solid experience in financial management, strategy, and critical decision-making. A track record of productivity, financial analysis, and operational improvements.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, organization, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to interact with a diverse population at varying levels. Ability to prioritize work given competing priorities. Proficiency with advanced-level word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Proficiency with advanced-level word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $130,000.00 to USD $170,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.
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