Director of Financial Systems and Reporting

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

Ranked in 2022 by Forbes as a top 100 best large employer in America,
Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities. University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances Rutgers' strategic priorities through the management of all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes. We supply the university's financial community the professional guidance, services, tools, and information needed to make the informed decisions that contribute to Rutgers' standing as an academic, health, and research powerhouse.

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Rutgers, The State University is seeking a Director of Financial Systems and Reporting within the Financial Planning, Analysis, and Budget department, the central budget office for the university. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis, this position provides strategic leadership for Rutgers University's financial technology ecosystem, ensuring the integrity, functionality, and optimization of Oracle Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) platforms and related reporting systems.

• Oversees the in-depth management of the university's complex Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) modules.
• Works with Chancellors' units, financial leadership across the university, central accounting staff, and the university-wide end‑user community to determine solutions as business needs evolve and financial systems require ongoing enhancements.
• Provides strategic leadership and direction for a techno‑functional team responsible for System Oversight, Report Development, End‑User Support, Customer Service, Training & Documentation.
• Leads executive‑level reporting, communications, and ad hoc analysis, delivering timely, accurate and data‑driven insights to support governance, strategic decision‑making and special initiatives.
• Oversees system configuration, integration, and governance, while driving automation and enhancements to support executive decision‑making and institutional oversight.
• Leads a techno‑functional team responsible for system oversight, report development, end‑user support, and training, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Partners with finance stakeholders and IT leads to design future‑state solutions.
• Maintains audit‑ready documentation, and ensures compliance with institutional policies.
• Serves as a key resource for both Financial Planning, Analysis & Budget and the University. Controller's Office (UCO) to deliver high‑quality executive‑level reporting and analytics.
• Supports tuition and fee allocation governance.
• Champions change management initiatives to advance financial systems and reporting capabilities across the university.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax‑deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in finance, accounting, data analytics, information systems, computer science, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in financial systems management/application administration.

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