Financial Strategic Partner

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: 2 days ago
Location: Corvallis, OREGON
Deadline: 26 Apr 2024

Position Details
Position Information


Department Financial Strategic Svcs (QCU)
Position Title Administrator 2-Bus Ctr
Job Title Financial Strategic Partner
Appointment Type Professional Faculty
Job Location Corvallis
Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible
Remote or Hybrid option? Yes
Job Summary
Financial Strategic Services is seeking a Financial Strategic Partner (FSP). This is a full-time (1.00 FTE), 12-month, professional faculty position.
Building on 150 years as Oregon’s land grant institution, Oregon State University (OSU) serves the state, the nation and the world as a premier 21st-century research university.
OSU is building an organizational culture, founded on the values of inclusion, mutual respect, good physical and mental health, collaboration, and humility, so that people from every background are welcomed and thrive.
The Financial Strategic Partner (FSP) works closely with college leadership to help advance the mission of the college and to promote proper stewardship of the university’s financial resources. The FSP serves the university by acting as the college’s key business partner for financial strategy and analysis. With an understanding of industry best practices and a broad knowledge base of university and college operations, the FSP anticipates the need for specific information and proactively collects and analyzes unit, college and university data to ensure that college leadership has timely and accurate data to inform decision making. To protect university resources and reputation, the FSP uses knowledge of relevant policies and regulations to advise leadership and ensure appropriate internal controls. This position combines acute business acumen and data literacy with knowledge of university systems, policies, processes, and organizational structure related to business and financial services to provide consultation to college leadership. The position has detailed knowledge of college operations and personnel, working closely with administrators and support staff to stay informed of pending personnel actions and other activities that will impact college financial resources. The FSP serves as a regular contributing member of the college leadership team and shares responsibility for the work and activities of that group, including providing fiscal and financial counsel to the Dean. The FSP collaborates with internal and external business partners and stakeholders in an effort to support college and university strategic priorities. The position reports to the Director of Financial Strategic Services, collaborates with other FSPs serving other units, and acts as a liaison between the college and the Division of Finance and Administration as well as other university partners.
The FSP coordinates the administration of the college’s annual budget development process as well as overseeing budget activities throughout the year, including quarterly projections and other reporting requirements of the Division of Finance and Administration and the Office of the Provost. The FSP ensures alignment between college budget allocations and strategic priorities, identifying areas where there may be misalignment. The position analyzes and advises college leadership of the budgetary impacts of proposed programmatic or policy changes, both internal and external to the college. The FSP provides revenue modeling and financial projections based on enrollment trends, tuition rate changes, grant activity, fundraising and other revenue sources. This position identifies gaps and provides or facilitates appropriate financial training for college leadership and other college administrators. The FSP works independently but uses collaborative decision making, available metrics, and performance indicators to support the college’s financial and business requirements.
Why OSU?
Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!
Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don’t wait for challenges to present themselves — we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.
FACTS:
• Top 1.4% university in the world
• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined
• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.
• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties
• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone
• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates
• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color
• 217k+ alumni worldwide
• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about
Locations:
Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.
Oregon State’s beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America’s best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.
Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.
• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.
• Retirement savings paid by the university.
• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.
• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.
• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.
Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.
Key Responsibilities
40% Financial Analysis and Consultation
30% Budget Administration and Financial Planning
20% Service delivery and supervision
10% Change management and special projects
What You Will Need
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Five (5) years of experience successfully managing financial operational activities of a large, complex organization.
  • Five (5) years of experience directly advising or consulting senior leaders on financial activities.
  • Five (5) year of experience managing or supervising financial reporting and accounting activities.
  • OR Ten (10) years relevant experience in place of a Bachelor’s degree
  • Demonstrated experience evaluating and implementing internal controls in financial reporting and accounting operations.


Core Competencies:
  • Strategic thinking- Prioritize process improvement efforts based on the understanding of enterprise strategic objectives, upcoming business model shifts and related enterprise initiatives.
  • Process knowledge – Make informed decisions regarding the level of process standardization and how best to improve it with best practices and emerging technologies.
  • Problem-solving – Identify core process breakdowns, analyze potential causes. Identify options to implement the most effective solutions. Understand customer needs and innovate to serve and solve any issues customers have.
  • Relationship building – Build strong relationships with other leaders and teams to align their priorities, manage expectations and influence changes in the process.
  • Change management – Understand the organization’s ability to absorb change and take deliberate action to ensure stakeholders and service delivery teams are ready and able to implement changes smoothly and consistently across locations.
  • Effective communication – Prepare and/or oversee the preparation of special reports, studies, and analysis to effectively and clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
  • Organizational Awareness – Understand and convey the University’s mission, the function of the division, and the purpose of the unit’s work and how it interrelates with other work units to serve the customer/client. Understand the impact and implications of decisions on the community and other departments.
  • A demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.
What We Would Like You to Have
  • CPA/CMA
  • Master’s Degree
  • Experience in Higher Education
  • Knowledge of COSO model for internal controls
  • Experience successfully managing applicable operational activities of a research university or in the non-profit or governmental sector
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
Office setting. Generally Monday through Friday 8:00 to 5:00, but may be expected at times to work after hours to complete projects and/or meet deadlines. Flexible schedules and remote work arrangements are considered.
Pay Method Salary
Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Recommended Full-Time Salary Range $104,100 - $182,112
Link to Position Description
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/position_descriptions/115027

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P07892UF
Number of Vacancies 1
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 05/13/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 03/18/2024
Full Consideration Date 04/01/2024
Closing Date 04/26/2024
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants
Special Instructions to Applicants
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 4/1/2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
1) A resume/CV; and
2) A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
You will also be required to submit the names of at least three professional references, their e-mail addresses and telephone numbers as part of the application process.
For additional information please contact: Lisa Silbernagel at [email protected] or 541-737-2129
OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has “critical or security-sensitive” responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU’s Employee and Labor Relations team at [email protected] .

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