Finance Director

The Finance Director provides leadership and oversight of the University’s financial operations, accounting, budgeting, reporting, and financial planning functions. This position establishes financial management standards, strengthens internal controls, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timely completion of reporting in compliance with applicable regulations, grant and funder requirements, and University policies.

The position will work closely with the University President, Director of Human Resources, other University leaders, and the Board of Trustees as appropriate. The Finance Director is responsible for providing strategic financial analysis, forecasting, and making recommendations to support institutional planning, resource allocation, risk management, and long-term financial sustainability. The Finance Director oversees the finance function of the University and its personnel.

This position will lead the development and monitoring of institutional budgets, and promote sound financial practices and accountability across the University.

• Direct the University’s financial operations, establish financial management standards, and maintain executive-level oversight of accounting and reporting.
• Develop, implement, and maintain effective monthly and quarterly reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor financial transactions and account balances to ensure accuracy, completeness, and appropriate documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of financial statements, internal reports, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain effective internal controls and recommend improvements to financial processes and systems.
• Lead the University’s relationship with external auditors and financial advisors, coordinate audit readiness, and communicate significant findings, and corrective actions to the leadership team.

• Lead institutional budgeting, long-range financial planning, and financial sustainability assessments in collaboration with the leadership team.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and the University’s ability to meet its financial obligations.
• Advise the President and the leadership team on material variances, financial risks, emerging trends, and recommend corrective action.
• Prepare financial forecasts, budget models, and revenue projections to support institutional planning.
• Conduct financial analyses to evaluate expenditures, resource allocation, operational performance, and financial sustainability.
• Provide recommendations to leadership regarding financial planning, cost management, and the effective use of University resources.

• Establish oversight of grant and restricted-funds financial management, including compliance, reporting, cost allocation, and financial risk.
• Prepare and review financial documentation supporting grant reimbursement requests and related submissions.
• Monitor grant expenditures and funding requirements to support compliance with award terms, approved budgets, and applicable regulations.
• Coordinate with program staff and other University personnel to ensure expenses are appropriately documented and allocated.
• Support the preparation of financial reports and documentation required by grantors, funding partners, and other external stakeholders.

• Ensure financial practices align with applicable laws, regulations, accounting standards, grant requirements, and University policies.
• Lead the development of financial policies, internal controls, and recommend policy changes to the leadership team as appropriate.
• Support internal and external audits, financial reviews, and other compliance…