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Requisition ID:  118508

Director, Financial Operations

The newly announced School of Government and Public Policy, unveiled in October 2023, presents a pivotal opportunity for Johns Hopkins University to strengthen its footprint and engagement in the nation’s capital. This initiative aims to serve society, train the next generation of public servants, drive data-informed government innovation, and confront the complex challenges facing today’s policymakers.


We are seeking a Director, Financial Operations who will play an integral role on the founding Dean’s team during this formative, institution-building phase. As we are building an administrative infrastructure from the ground up, this individual must identify and accomplish work independently and embrace change as we develop new models, budgets, and approaches for the School.


General Summary


The Director, Financial Operations manages the financial operations of a University school, program, subarea, or entity typically with a singular focus and limited portfolio. Responsibilities include preparing the budget and five-year financial plan, long-range forecasting and quarterly projections, financial reporting, the preparation of financial presentations and materials, financial analysis and modeling. The position supervises a finance team for their area. The position reports to the financial leader of the oversight unit.


Specific duties & responsibilities

  • Lead the development and monitoring of annual operating and capital budget, and five-year financial plan.
  • Oversee the preparation of complex budgets, budgetary procedures, and financial reports
  • Develop and analyze complex financial data and define relevant information.
  • Develop reporting templates and standard reports to aid in financial analysis, forecasting, trending and actual results.
  • Responsible for tracking fiscal performance against the annual plan and keeping leadership informed through creation and presentation of reports, dashboards, and forecasts.
  • Conduct fiscal impact analyses for opportunities identified including programmatic initiatives, forecasting, and new initiatives and proposals.
  • Supervise and oversee the daily operational business functions and the unit staff.
  • Responsible for fiscal year-end closeout processes and all general accounting activities
  • Responsible for developing, implementing, and communicating financial policies and procedures and for making control and procedural recommendations that streamline and improve operational activities.
  • Responsible for special projects
  • Serve as back up for the finance leader as requested and needed.
  • Perform other related duties as requested.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.
  • Eight years of progressively responsible financial and administrative management experience.
  • Supervisory experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in higher education or an academic medical center.



Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Budget Management: Advanced
  • Data Management and Automation: Advanced
  • Financial Analysis and Reporting: Advanced
  • Financial Forecasting: Advanced
  • Financial Modeling: Advanced
  • Financial Planning: Advanced
  • Regulatory Compliance: Advanced
  • Policy Development and Implementation: Advanced
  • Staff Training and Development: Advanced


The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.


 

 

Classified Title: Director Financial Operations 
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF  
Starting Salary Range: $108,200-$189,090 Annually- Commensurate with Experience 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: Washington, DC
Department name: Finance & Administration  
Personnel area: School of Government & Policy 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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