Financial Manager - Deans Operations (Remote)

Financial Manager - Dean's Operations (Remote) School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for the positions currently listed on our careers page.

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DATE POSTED

3 days ago

SCHEDULE

Full-time

JOB CODE

4454 EMPLOYEE STATUS Regular GRADE L REQUISITION ID 109087 WORK

ARRANGEMENT

Remote Eligible University School of Medicine, will give you the opportunity to grow your skills, lead key financial processes and engage in continuous improvement. We are searching for a Financial Manager to join our Dean's Operations team. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, an interest in managing finances for a complex organization, and is committed to process excellence in all aspects of their work. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following: Duties include: Manage Dean's finances reporting and financial operations, including revenue from University General Funds, Hospitals, and department contributions, and expenses in support of departments, institutes, and other significant areas of investment. Advise Controller's team leadership on strategies to optimize the finances of the organization, and prioritize spend to fund school strategic initiatives. Partner with departments and other Controller's team members to assess fees and revenue structure, with a focus on sustainability and equity for both Dean's funds and department finances. Collaborate with TDS and SoM Financial reporting to continue improving systems (automation, new platforms), continuing to enhance Dean's Commitment reporting tools, and building new reports and analyses for school leadership. Partner with University around review and recording of University General Funds Perform highly analytical, complex finance and control functions; multi-dimensional and complex reconciliations and related analysis; prepare or review and approve complex transactions and higher level dollar value transactions. Research, and synthesize data for broad areas; develop complex financial analyses, budget and forecasting scenarios, long-range planning, and analyses. Perform root-cause analysis and synthesis, draw conclusions, and propose solutions. Develop complex financial reports and presentations, design and run ad hoc reports, and prepare or review complex transactions to support the stewardship of university resources. Provide consultation to senior leadership to interpret results Prioritize, identify, and resolve strategic and unitdepartment issues; recognize exceptions, recommend and develop resolutions and implement solution. Ensure effective and efficient delivery and integration of all financial services for area of responsibility. Design an effective system of internal controls for area of responsibility utilizing strategic analysis of interrelationships of financial processes, policies, and procedures; implement and ensure compliance programs. Lead multiple complex, high-visibility process innovation projects. Develop, champion and implement strategic initiatives with significant impact. Empower action, remove obstacles, enable constructive feedback and support from leaders, and reward and recognize progress and achievements. Develop, assess, and continuously improve systems and processes to achieve greater efficiencies and improve internal controls. Design and provide training on new financial systems. Analyze problems in business critical systems, and identify risks, solutions, and strategies; act as business owner of project. Represent organization to client group(s) and leaders: serve as subject matter expert on matters that involve complex technical, financial, or subject matter expertise. Assess client and business needs, and formulate recommendations to determine approach to managing and completing processes. May supervise, train, coach, and review the work of other staff, as needed. Contribute primarily through applying individual expertise. • - Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of OracleOBI, Tidemark, or other business financial systems. Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. Understanding of fund accounting and the operations of a medical school are a plus.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

(REQUIRED): Bachelor's degree and eight years of relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(REQUIRED): Expert proficiency in business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel. Advanced knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning and financial systems; internet and computer literacy. Knowledge of GAAP. Advanced professional communication skills, including ability to prepare materials for and clearly and effectively communicate information to internal and external audiences, client groups, and all levels of management. Advanced project management skills and ability to lead large multi-functional teams.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

•: Constantly sitting. Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sortfile paperwork. Occasionally standwalk, liftcarry objects weighing 11-20 pounds. Rarely reachwork above shoulder. •- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to schoolunit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

Promote Culture of Safety:

Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors bases on training and lessons learned. Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, adminguide.stanford.edu. This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $108,597 - $209,412 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form. Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs