Job Title: Director of Finance Department Name: Vice Provost for Research Employer Name: The University of Kansas Application Deadline/Initial Review Date: Aug. 25, 2006 Estimated Start Date: Nov. 1, 2006 Advertised pay: $85,000 - $100,000 Job Category: Unclassified Professional Staff (Full Time) FLSA: Executive Exempt (Salaried) The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and the University of Kansas Center for Research (KUCR) assists faculty in obtaining and administering external research funding. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research serves and oversees the university's research centers and institutes and external research funding and all related financial issues. KUCR administers the sponsored agreements on the Lawrence campus. The Assistant Vice Provost for Research/Director of Finance has the overall responsibility for the financial reporting, investments, financial analysis, budgeting, and preparation and review of the organizational budgets for Office of the Vice Provost for Research, the university research centers and institutes, and KUCR. The AVP/DF is also the principal advisor to the Vice Provost for Research/President of the KUCR Corporation on all budget and investment matters. This position involves working as part of a senior research management team with the Vice Provost for Research, Associate Vice Provosts for Research, and Corporate Directors and plays a key role in developing a strategic financial plan for budgeting, cash management, forecasting, debt financing, risk management, and financial analysis for the Vice Provost for Research and KUCR. Responsibilities and Percent of Time: Financial Management 50% Directs and performs necessary financial services for the acquisition of real property and existing property and/or leases, including: assisting the Associate Vice Provost responsible for research space by identifying available property to satisfy research space needs; preparing financial analyses; obtaining financing; developing and presenting recommendations to the Vice Provost for Research related to investments and debt obligations; and tracking the financial commitments throughout the lives of the obligations. Prepares and presents corporate financial and management reports to the KUCR President, Investment Committee, and Board of Trustees. Provides the Vice Provost/President, Associate Vice Provosts/Vice Presidents, Board of Trustees, and other KUCR directors and managers with financial analyses, advice, and assistance on special projects. Advises the investment committee and the Vice Provost/President about best practices and strategic options for investment portfolio and new project financing. Works with KUCR Research Information in developing financial and trend analysis for research income. Oversees the compensation and appointments unit at KUCR. Budgeting, and Reporting (45%) Supervises and provides direction to the Budget Manager who prepares annual organizational budgets, prepares periodic financial reports, and monitors state appropriated and corporation funds for the Vice Provost for Research, the Center for Research, and all designated research units. Provides advice and direction for the development of the annual operating budget in coordination with the Vice Provost and Associate Vice Provosts for Research. Develops and recommends policies and procedures to document and enhance existing financial business operations. Works with directors and managers to provide information and reports required for annual financial audits. Monitors the current financial position of KUCR and the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and notes any deviation from sound financial practices, develops and recommends appropriate corrective action when necessary, and keeps the KUCR President and Board of Trustees informed regarding the financial condition of the corporation. Other 5% Works with the Director of Research Administration and KU Comptroller's Office in the preparation, negotiation, and audit of the F&A cost rate proposal that is applicable to sponsored research agreements. Represents the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and KUCR on issues related to the improvement of procedures and automated systems used in the budget process. Works with the Vice Provost for Research and KUCR financial team to provide proactive customer service. Required Qualifications: 1) Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field such as accounting, finance, economics, or business administration or at least five years of experience in financial or budgetary operations. 2) At least three years of experience in financial management in a university research environment that receives sponsored projects from federal, state and foundations. 3) Communication skills including the ability to work with diverse groups of people as demonstrated by employment history. 4) Significant experience (3-5 years) with computer applications for fiscal operations. Proficiency in computer applications for financial analysis such as spreadsheets and other data analysis software Preferred Qualifications: 1) Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics. 2) Experience with using Generally Accepted Accounting Principals (GAAP) and preparing financial statements in compliance with the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB). 3) Advanced ability to utilize computer software for specific requirements. 4) Experience developing and administering budgets. 5) Financial reporting and debt management experience 6) Extensive knowledge of the federal cost accounting, auditing and administrative principles for non-profit corporations (OMB Circulars A-21, A-110, A-133). 7) Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently. 8) Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate communication among a variety of groups. 9) Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills as demonstrated in previous work history. Contact Information for Applicants: Lynn George 785/864-3686 xxxxxx@ku.edu Instructions for Applying: Apply on-line attaching/uploading a cover letter, resume and contact information for 3 work related references to the application. First consideration will be given to complete application materials received by the initial review date. Review of applications begins Aug. 25 and continues until filled. For more information and to apply, go to https://jobs.ku.edu and search for position 00067096. ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.hrinet.org (click on "Listserv Lists") ======================================================================
