Director of Finance and Administration Reporting and Metrics

Left Bank-Facilites & Real Estate Services

Full time

JR

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Director of Finance and Administration Reporting and Metrics

Job Profile Title

Director B, Business and Finance

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance and Administration, the Director of F&A Reporting & Metrics will lead an expansion of Financial Reporting and Operation Metrics across FRES and in support of all Schools and Centers.  This role provides leadership for Finance and Administration reporting needs across all FRES Operations.  This position is responsible for 1 direct report both external financial reporting needs as well as metrics development and maintenance.

As such, professional is required to have strong leadership skills to effectively manage people, processes, and customer service interactions as well as leveraging current FRES information technology systems and visualization software required to complete and deliver work.  This role will be the key touchpoint for FRES Leadership, School/Centers, as well as ownership of central reporting deliverables. professional will evaluate proper internal controls;

ensure timeliness and accuracy of internal and external reporting; and ensure key alignment across operations and long-term planning functions.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

+ Develop, produce, and deliver internal reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for FRES Executive Directors, leadership teams, and budget owners.

+ Prepare and manage external reporting requirements for University partners, ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timeliness of all deliverables.

+ Coordinate, maintain, and leverage a connected FRES data warehouse by integrating and utilizing data from systems including AiM, Workday/Kronos, BEN Financials, eBuilder, SCADA, and other enterprise platforms.

+ Analyze and validate data to provide accurate, meaningful metrics and insights that support operational and strategic decision-making.

+ Partner with stakeholders across FRES and the University to identify reporting needs and develop data-driven solutions.

+ Continuously evaluate and implement automation, process improvement, and artificial intelligence opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, reporting capabilities, and stakeholder service.

+ Perform audit-related activities and oversee financial access functions to ensure compliance with organizational policies and internal controls.

+ Monitor departmental performance, establish priorities, and ensure the successful execution of reporting and metrics initiatives.

+ Lead and manage the F&A Reporting & Metrics team, including workforce planning, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and retention activities.

+ Provide training, coaching, mentoring, and professional development opportunities to staff to support growth and performance.

+ Oversee the formal performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, feedback, and corrective action when necessary.

+ Foster employee engagement and promote a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performing work environment.

+ Establish and maintain…