Job Abstract

Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Director. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Budget & Finance at Rutgers University-Newark, this position is responsible for the management, organization, direction, and administration of the daily activities of the finance team and overall budget and finance functions of the administrative unit. This position is responsi... more details

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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Director
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	Newark Chancellor's Office
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Director. Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Budget & Finance at Rutgers University-Newark, this position is responsible for the management, organization, direction, and administration of the daily activities of the finance team and overall budget and finance functions of the administrative unit. This position is responsible for and not limited to the following: Provides high-level budgeting, forecasting, financial and business modeling, and variance analysis Oversees the financial operations, financial planning and analysis; administration of policies, compliance, purchasing, payroll, and oversight of transactions utilizing the University ERP systems Prepares and monitors the Rutgers University Newark cost centers, auxiliary and responsibility units working budget with monthly closings, and preparation of special reports as needed for assessment and evaluation purposes Provides oversight of the day-to-day financial operations of the Chancellor Office and Cost Centers Creates and improves upon the business processes and practices Responds to and prepares reports in support of the university, and campus finance offices Provides guidance and training to faculty, staff, and administrators as required on university financial systems, processes, and operations as necessary Regularly communicates with Vice Chancellors and Chief Financial Officer regarding the overall finances of their departments and programs Leads the overall development of the campus-wide working budget, forecast, month-end close, and financial modeling Leads efforts to create actionable dashboards and scorecards that provide feedback on strategic performance against budget, forecast, and rolling forecast to improve results and provide feedback for opportunities and risks Oversees special projects and initiatives as they relate to the finance operations of the unit and the campus as a whole
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2024. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	09
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	116658.000
Annual Mid Range Salary	147658.000
Annual Maximum Salary	178658.000
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices. It also requires a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function, good communication skills, advanced computer literacy and a customer service attitude.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Proficiency in Microsoft EXCEL, Word and PowerPoint is required. Must be skilled in understanding database structure and can manipulate data imports and exports for financial reporting and analysis Ability to work independently and professionally with limited supervision while exercising sound accounting judgment and discretion is mandatory for this position Ability to manage staff effectively, work closely with a variety of personnel and assist them with their daily problems/questions is a critical component of this position.
Preferred Qualifications	Master’s degree or CPA preferred. Experience working in a higher education environment strongly preferred An in-depth understanding of the current Rutgers University Systems: Oracle, EPBCS, PeopleSoft and Jaggaer preferred. Strong preference will be given to candidates with knowledge of Responsibility Center Management, Tableau, Oracle ERP Cloud, and Oracle Enterprise Budget Planning Cloud software.
Equipment Utilized	Specialized equipment for the incumbent will be in the shape of the software identified above.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Prolonged computer utilization and long periods in sedentary positioning.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1597
Posting Open Date	07/02/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is the highest level of education you have completed?
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Ph.D.
* Do you have a minimum a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience that fully demonstrates knowledge and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and practices?
- Yes
- No
* Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a financial/accounting function?
- Yes
- No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume/CV
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of Professional References (contact Info)

Optional Documents

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