Director of Financial Affairs, Vet Med

The Director of Financial Affairs, College of Veterinary Medicine (COVM) will direct the management of finances and business services to support initiatives and operations for the areas reporting to the College at the West Lafayette campus of Purdue University.  The portfolio includes managing approximately $75M in annual operating expenditures across multiple diverse units which play a critical role in supporting instruction, research productivity, interdisciplinary research, Veterinary care, and operations within the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, and state-supported diagnostic labs.
 
The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to provide advice and counsel to the Dean and the respective leadership team concerning initiatives and their financial impact. This position will be responsible for providing analysis and business support including, but not limited to budget preparation and analysis, reporting, and leading business improvement projects to ensure efficient, effective management of financial activities.  The right candidate will seek to understand the mission and resource needs of the individual units supported.

The position will provide positive, forward-thinking leadership for a strong financial team including two Assistant Directors, Business Managers, and support staff to provide quality and efficient service.

Responsibilities of the position include the ability to take initiative, prioritize critical strategic and operational needs, and provide for the effective development of recharge rates for all units within the division.  The position will provide authorization and approval for business activities and financial transactions, as well as provide proper interpretation of University, Federal, and sponsoring agency policies, and procedures.  

This position plays a critical role to collaborate and communicate on varied finance and business operation topics with leadership and peers across the enterprise, including vice presidents, deans, associate deans, department heads, faculty, and staff.

Hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest  

A cover letter is required to be fully considered

Required:

• BA/BS degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, or a related field of study
• 8 years of experience in business management, finance, or related field
• Ability to analyze, interpret and implement University policies and procedures
• Demonstrated quantitative analytical skills and ability to solve complicated problems with little or no precedential guidance
• Excellent leadership, strategic thinking, communication (oral & written), problem-solving, organizational, project management, process management, and customer service skills 
• Ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc. 
• Personal computer and related software skills (spreadsheet, word processing, internet, database, etc.)

Preferred:

• Preferred degree in Finance, accounting, business administration or related field
• An advanced degree or certification such as an MBA or CPA

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• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position    
• A background check will be required for employment in this position  
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)  
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contributions immediately    
• Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply

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Pay Band S085
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Job Code #20004066
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