Senior Fiscal Officer For College Of Education And Human Ecology

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, USA
Base: $140,000 to $183,000 py; bonus/equity: not s...
Financial leadership for a college
Oversee all financial operations
Lead finance transformation efforts
The Senior Fiscal Officer serves as the financial leader for the College of Education and Human Ecology, reporting directly to the Dean and overseeing all aspects of financial operations

Job Summary

  • The Senior Fiscal Officer serves as the financial leader for the College of Education and Human Ecology, reporting directly to the Dean and overseeing all aspects of financial operations.
  • This role is responsible for the financial health, strategic direction, and operational excellence of the college across all funding sources, leading college-wide finance transformation efforts.
  • Responsibilities include developing budgets, creating long-range financial plans, managing resource projections, and overseeing administrative budgets while ensuring strong internal controls and compliance.

Matching Summary

The Senior Fiscal Officer serves as the financial leader for the College of Education and Human Ecology, reporting directly to the Dean and overseeing all aspects of financial operations.

Salary

Base: $140,000 to $183,000 per year; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial leadership for a college
  • Oversee all financial operations
  • Lead finance transformation efforts
  • Develop and maintain annual budget
  • Create long-range financial plans
  • Manage resource projections and trend analyses
  • Direct management of administrative budget
  • Ensure strong internal controls and compliance
  • Prepare and present executive-level financial reports
  • Lead central/administrative finance team

Nice-to-have

  • Advance college mission and strategic goals
  • Modernize financial processes and systems
  • Increase efficiency, accuracy, and strategic alignment
  • Deliver high-value insights
  • Enhance decision-making and long-term fiscal sustainability
  • Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Integrate financial strategies with broader college priorities
  • Represent EHE at university-level meetings

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ten (10) years of relevant experience
  • Extensive finance operations and leadership experience
  • Master's degree focused in finance, accounting or business administration
  • Complex budget forecasting and modeling experience
  • Fund accounting and zero-based budgeting experience
  • Data analysis skills and experience
  • Executive-level reporting experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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