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Description

The Goizueta Business School at Emory University is looking for a highly motivated Associate Director of Finance with strong analytical skills and a growth mindset. A quick learner and team player who is self-driven with the willingness to go above and beyond to ensure outstanding service to business school staff, faculty, and leaders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and manages a variety of financial and related activities.
Provides leadership and participates in long-range financial planning, trending, and budgeting.
Analyzes and presents financial trends and generates executive summaries of consolidated and unit specific financial reports.
Prepares recommendations regarding the appropriate utilization of budgets/funds.
Ensures the integrity and accuracy of financial information and reporting for assigned areas of responsibility.
Develops short and long term financial goals and implements fiscal policies to support the financial viability of the organization.
Assesses cash needs, manages cash flow and maximizes the appropriate use of funds.
Oversees, coordinates and manages special projects.
Finalizes budgets, conducts feasibility analyses, researches and drafts business processes, and performs comprehensive operational assessments of business units.
Prepares financial sections for various reports.
Evaluates and recommends funding levels for various business operations/programs.
Monitors, develops and facilitates action plans to address deficit accounts.
Tracks and addresses funds flow and cash reserves, capital equipment funding, debt service and new building construction.
Researches and assists in forecasting the financial impact of changes to programs.
Prepares materials and keeps leadership informed about budgets, funds flow, accounts, surpluses, deficits, and other financial affairs.
Collaborates with others to facilitate projects and ensure timelines and action plans are accomplished.
Reviews financial and statistical reports, summarizes trends, and recommends actions to take.
Establishes and maintains relationships with banks, auditors and other constituents.
May supervise staff.
May represent the organization in external financial or business activities.
Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports.
May utilize data analytics tools and techniques to effectively identify patterns in data, predict expected outcomes, and facilitate more informed business decisions.
Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business management or a related field.
Five years of professional experience in accounting, finance, project management or strategic planning.
Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
A working knowledge of financial information systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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