Director, Finance
Job in
Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, Florida, 33336, USA
Listing for:
Nova Southeastern University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-09
Job specializations:
-
Finance & Banking
Financial Manager, Financial Analyst
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Director, Finance - 997445
Overview
We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!
Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.
We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.
Primary
Purpose:
Supports assigned University operating units in directing, leading and managing the financial responsibilities of each unit. Performs financial planning and analysis, budgeting and forecasting, accounting and reporting, and operational data analysis. Oversees capital budgets and related controls governing the process. While reporting to the university’s central finance office, collaborates with unit leadership to ensure fiscal responsibility and support of the unit’s mission and goals, aligning its financial strategies with the broader university objectives.
Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and oversight of a large team, inclusive of budget and accounting analysts.Responsible for preparation and management of university-wide, multi-year capital improvement plan (CIP). Partner with Facilities and IT leadership to coordinate capital planning efforts and ensure alignment with institutional priorities and financial sustainability.Monitors capital projects as they progress and ensure all related expenditures are accurately recorded as capital assets or operating expenses, with effective controls in place for project approvals.Manages finance-related activities for the University’s comprehensive portfolio of leases, both as lessee and lessor. Ensures timely payments/receipts and accurate financial recording. Coordinates with Facilities to monitor lease renewals and expirations. Preparation of annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and other related financial analyses and reporting.Serves as a liaison with assigned university operating unit(s) administrators and staff, and central finance unit as it relates to financial operations.Develops and implements unit specific financial guidelines in alignment with central university policies, processes, and objectives (e.g., allocation methods or protocols, consistent program level reporting, etc.).Reviews transactions and monitors revenue and expense activity to ensure compliance with unit guidelines, university policies, and external regulations, as applicable. Includes monitoring various processes and systems.Manages the utility payment process and works with the Energy consultant to verify the utility database to ascertain that it is reconciled to the University's books.Provides oversight of property tax filings and event billings and receipts.Directs and coordinates, in conjunction with the administrator(s), the daily financial operations of the unit and completes routine tasks such as preparing journal entries and budget transfers, ensuring proper and timely use of restricted funds, conducting reconciliations and investigating account details, etc.Supports administration in developing and managing the unit’s annual budget; collaborates with department heads to develop and manage departmental budgets; monitors expenditures to ensure alignment with the approved budget; identifies cost-saving opportunities and implements efficiency improvements.Performs detailed reviews and analysis to ensure accuracy and integrity of financial information and supports informed and timely decision-making. Includes regular in-depth variance analysis and trend identification for all assigned departments and overall unit levels.Conducts current and long-term financial forecasting and risk analysis in consultation with the unit’s administration; prepares ad hoc financial analysis/reports and reviews standard reports; provides financial…
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