VCR Finance Director

University of Nebraska Medical Center, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Omaha, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime

Requisition Details
GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION


EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Requisition Number: Staff_12905
Department Vice Chancellor for Research 50002601
Business Unit Vice Chancellor for Research
Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Remote/Telecommuting No remote/telecommuting opportunity
Position Summary
The Director of VCR Finance (DVCRF) is an integral member of the senior leadership team and reports directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR). The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) is comprised of approximately 13 org units and 191 full time employees which provides the opportunity to work with the Associate Vice Chancellor’s for Clinical Research & Basic Science, and other leading physicians and academics. The (DVCRF) leads the effort to establish a financial engagement and support function for OVCR to align financial strategy, plans, shared services and investments with research and business priorities. The DVCRF oversees the detailed financial analysis (financial pro forma modeling, sensitivity analysis, valuation impacts, etc.) on all strategic partnership and growth opportunities to identify key drivers, and business and financial assumptions for all units within the OVCR and that would align with those of the University Office of Budget and Financial Compliance. The DVCRF manages statistical data analysis in the area of finance and compliance in order to understand trends in research funding, research productivity and economic data. The DVCRF will provide financial oversight of OVCR, including the Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) IRB & IACUC, Regenerative Medicine, Sponsored Programs Administration, Research Resources, Information Technology Office, and Research centers reporting to the OVCR. This position is responsible for leading the medium and long- range business planning to enable the strategic growth of the research portfolio and its research administration by the OVCR. This position collaboratively works with a range of university offices, foundations, colleges, Institutes and affiliates in particular the Provost Office, and Budget Analysis and Financial Compliance, Sponsored Programs Accounting & Administration.
Position Details
Additional Information
Posting Category Operations
Working Title VCR Finance Director
Job Title Admin Bus Op Specialist
Salary Grade AB26S
Appointment Type B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY
Salary Range $97,400 - $155,800/annual
Job Requisition Begin Date 03/12/2024
Application Review Date 03/19/2024
Review Date Information:
Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications


Required Education: Bachelor's degree
If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)
 Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)  
Required Experience 5 years
If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:
Professional business experience to include accounting, auditing, preparation of financial statements and/or budget development
 (Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)  
Required License No
If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?
Required Computer Applications: Microsoft Excel
Required Other Computer Applications:
Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Outstanding communication skills, including written, verbal, and presentation skills. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting standard. Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
Preferred Education: Master's degree
If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:
Accounting, MBA or MPA
Preferred Experience:
A minimum of five years of managerial/supervisory experience in an academic institution preferred
Comprehensive administrative finance and computing experience in a complex systems environment.
Experience with university research core facilities or recharge centers.
Demonstrated experience: working in teams with others, including systems analysts, programmers, accountants, subject matter experts and managers.
Broad knowledge of financial business systems analysis and the ability to apply principles, practices, procedures and complete complex assignments based on these areas.
Demonstrated project management, organizational, time management skills and the ability to balance competing priorities from multiple requester s.
Demonstrated ability to conduct independent data analysis.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to run multiple strategic initiatives end-to-end while engaging with multiple internal / external stakeholders.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with ability to deploy framework thinking and business judgment to make complex decisions.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with OVCR leadership and staff and university affiliates, often with work of a confidential nature.
Preferred License: Yes
If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:
CMA, FRA
Preferred Computer Applications: SAP, Microsoft Outlook
Preferred Other Computer Applications: Microsoft Office Profiency and the ability to utilize various financial systems/databases.
Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral): Financial management and grant management highly desirable.
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