University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR)
College Park, Maryland, US
$112,120 – $134,544; not specified; not specified ...
On-site
Strategic financial guidance and leadership
Financial analysis and reporting
Budget creation and forecasting
The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to oversee financial and administrative functions within the University of Maryland Extension. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in budget management, personnel supervision, and compliance, with a strong preference for those with a background in higher education and land-grant institutions
Job Summary
The Director of Finance and Administration will oversee and guide departmental financial, administrative, personnel management functions, and IT staff for the University of Maryland Extension (UME).
This role involves strategic financial guidance, including analysis, reporting, budget creation, forecasting, and long-term financial planning, while ensuring compliance with university, college, and departmental policies.
Responsibilities include managing financial operations, overseeing pre-award and post-award grant management, managing IT resources, and overseeing personnel-related functions in collaboration with senior leadership.
Matching Summary
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The University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources is seeking a Director of Finance and Administration to oversee financial and administrative functions within the University of Maryland Extension. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in budget management, personnel supervision, and compliance, with a strong preference for those with a background in higher education and land-grant institutions.
Salary
$112,120 – $134,544; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
strategic financial guidance and leadership
financial analysis and reporting
budget creation and forecasting
long-term strategic financial planning
expense tracking and compliance
internal control functions
personnel management functions
IT staff management
Nice-to-have
advises senior administrators on fiscal matters
serves as a resource for extension directors
liaison between college and university units
experience with land grant institutions
Workday knowledge
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Ten (10) years of professional accounting or finance experience
Five (5) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff
Knowledge of university accounting and internal organizations
Demonstrable experience of federal regulations regarding fiscal management of federal funds (Uniform Guidance)
Master’s degree preferred in Business, Finance, or related field
Seven or more years of budgetary management experience