Director Of Finance And Administration

University of Maryland

College Park, MD, US
Base: $112,120 – $134,544; bonus/equity: not speci...
Seven or more years of budgetary management experience
Minimum five years supervising professional staff
Knowledge of federal regulations uniform guidance
The Director will provide strategic financial guidance and leadership while overseeing the department's $23 million budget and 290 employees across over 30 offices

Job Summary

  • The Director will provide strategic financial guidance and leadership while overseeing the department's $23 million budget and 290 employees across over 30 offices.
  • This role requires managing day-to-day business operations including fiscal operations, fund management, procurement, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.
  • The position serves as a key liaison between the University of Maryland Extension and college-level finance, HR, and compliance offices to support statewide operations.

Matching Summary

The Director will provide strategic financial guidance and leadership while overseeing the department's $23 million budget and 290 employees across over 30 offices.

Salary

Base: $112,120 – $134,544; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Regular Exempt benefits package available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Seven or more years of budgetary management experience
  • Minimum five years supervising professional staff
  • Knowledge of federal regulations Uniform Guidance
  • Experience with university accounting policies
  • Strong data analytics and financial reporting skills

Nice-to-have

  • Master's degree in Business or Finance
  • Previous work with Land Grant Institutions
  • Workday software knowledge
  • Experience in higher education fiscal management
  • Ability to develop new policies and procedures

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  • Ten years of professional accounting or finance experience
  • Five years of experience supervising or managing professional staff
  • Knowledge of general accounting and statistical functions
  • Skill in Microsoft Office products and data analytics

Work Rights

Must complete employment eligibility verification (Form I-9)

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