Assistant Director Financial Operations and Procurement

Assistant Director Financial Operations and Procurement

Assistant Director, Financial Operations and Procurement, Campus Services & Stewardship (CSS), leads financial operations across CSS, overseeing the buy-to-pay (B2P) lifecycle and payroll coordination within a complex, decentralized environment; ensures accurate, compliant, and efficient execution of high-volume financial transactions, while strengthening internal controls and aligning operations with Institute policies and funding requirements; designs, standardizes, and continuously improves financial workflows, with a focus on scalability, data integrity, and operational effectiveness;

supports ERP implementation; hands-on leadership role that combines operational oversight, process design, and team management to strengthen the effectiveness and sustainability of CSS financial operations.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in financial operations, procurement, payroll coordination, or high-volume transactional environments; strong understanding of procure-to-pay processes, payroll operations, and financial workflows; experience with ERP systems (SAP, Coupa or similar) and process implementation; strong analytical, problem-solving skills; demonstrated ability to design, document, and improve end-to-end financial processes;

excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work across functions. Experience in higher education or large, decentralized organizations preferred.