Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, or finance.
Seven years of related financial experience.
Possession of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may be required.
Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills for effective collaboration.
Extensive knowledge of management strategies and their practical application.
Responsibilities
Plan, administer, and monitor financial and operational policies.
Coordinate and participate in the strategic planning process.
Develop and implement short and long-term financial goals.
Assess cash needs and manage cash flow effectively.
Negotiate contracts and oversee budget preparation and compliance.
Train and supervise staff while developing operational reports.
Establish relationships with banks, auditors, and other stakeholders.
Benefits
Opportunity for regular remote work with a flexible schedule.
Engagement in special projects under the guidance of senior leadership.
Supportive work environment within a diverse university community.
Full Job Description
Description
The Laney Graduate School is seeking a Director of Business & Finance to provide strategic leadership and oversight of financial planning, budgeting, business operations, and administrative functions in support of the school's academic mission. Reporting to senior leadership, this role serves as a key partner in developing and implementing financial strategies, optimizing business processes, ensuring compliance, and supporting operational excellence. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and influential leader with strong financial acumen, exceptional relationship-building skills, and the ability to work effectively across a diverse university community to drive sound decision-making and organizational success.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plans, administers and monitors the financial and operational policies and procedures of a school or major organizational unit.
Coordinates and participates in the strategic planning process.
Develops short and long term financial goals and implements fiscal policies to support the financial viability of the organization.
Assesses cash needs, manages cash flow and maximizes the appropriate use of funds.
May negotiate and sign contracts; oversees the preparation of operations and grant budgets; monitors compliance.
May coordinate auditing activities of independent public accountants.
Works closely with the LGS CBO to support effective implementation and ongoing compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Develops, implements and maintains computer-based accounting systems.
May oversee the administration and maintenance of organizational information systems.
Establishes and maintains relationships with banks, auditors and other constituents.
May represent the organization in external financial or business activities.
Develops and prepares operational and statistical reports.
Trains and supervises staff.
Performs related responsibilities as required.
ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:
May work on special projects under the guidance of the CBO.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance.
Seven years of related financial experience. Positions in this classification may require a Certified Public Accountant.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Strong interpersonal and intrapersonal skills; must be an active listener and open-minded collaborator.
Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and across the Emory community.
Extensive knowledge of management strategies and practical application in the workplace.
Experience with process mapping and process improvement.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.
About Emory University
Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
