Executive Director, Budget And Business Operations

About Us

Are you ready to join a community leading in innovative teaching and learning? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country.

With our growing enrollment and global reach, we are enjoying increased prominence among Georgia's colleges. We offer more than 150 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to over 43,000 students. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics also draw students from throughout the region and from 92 countries across the globe.

Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, mission and values and rich benefits make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. Kennesaw State will exemplify the power and promise of a student-centered, research-driven university.

Our institutional values are student-inspired, promise-fulfilling, true to ourselves, elevational, open and impact-generating. In addition, we support the University System of Georgia core values of accountability, excellence, integrity and respect. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University. Come to KSU and find your passion.

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for the management of divisional and college budgeting staff, financial resources, oversight of budgetary and revenue processes, and optimizing business operations to support the institution's strategic goals and objectives. Requires a combination of financial acumen, leadership skills, and strategic thinking to ensure fiscal responsibility and operational efficiency across various departments within the institution.

Responsible for developing and providing strategic, high-value, integrated budgeting, financial reporting, and financial management services across the university. Provides support to the University by leading the budget development and budget monitoring phases of the comprehensive planning and budgeting cycle and for providing expertise and input into multi-year forecasting, performance management, and institutional effectiveness for areas of responsibility. Provides effective leadership and direction across a wide range of functions and provides expertise, guidance, and training regarding financial management-related concerns.

Conducts research and analysis, identifies and implements best practices in financial management, financial reporting, and continuous improvement. Effectively communicates recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Supports senior leadership in planning, allocation of resources, and formulation of processes regarding the financial management and strategic plans of the division

2.Provides leadership and vision with the use of information, data, and research in planning and decision making

3.Develops and recommends strategies based on emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, and competitive threats

4.Provides assistance and supports Fiscal Services processes and revenue generation, budget development and expenditure activities, preparation of projections, timely forecasts, and future year scenarios

5.Streamlines and optimizes business processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness across the institution

6.Develops and implement policies, procedures, and controls to mitigate financial and operational risks

7.Collaborates with stakeholders to identify areas for operational improvement and implement best practices

8.Ensures data integrity and compliance including internal controls, internal and external audit requests

9.Provides support and responds to inquiries concerning the budget, business, and related activity for the areas of responsibility

10. Leads direction and training for assigned staff on budget processes, systems, and data management

11. Plans, facilitates, and executes projects and initiatives within a highly collaborative, shared-governance environment and serves as a key contributor in teams and work groups across the campus, providing financial and administrative policy expertise and occasionally be called upon to lead special project initiatives

12. Serves as a liaison between the finance department and other institutional stakeholders, including academic departments and administrative units

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Finance, Economics, Math,

Accounting, Information Systems, or related area

Required Experience

Eight (8) years of related work experience involving finance, accounting, budgeting, financial

analysis, and/or financial information systems with at least four (4) years in a management capacity

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications

An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience

Previous fiscal experience with a public higher education institution

Experience in cross departmental collaboration, preferably in a higher education setting

Experience with managing large budgets, including knowledge and experience with various revenue sources such as grants, bonds, endowments, etc.

Certified Public Account (CPA)

Proposed Salary

The budgeted salary range is $137,000 to $148,000. Offers are based on relevant experience.

Comprehensive benefits to include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Able to collaborate and manage across business units

Able to deal with multiple tasks or projects at one time while meeting assigned deadlines

Able to foster a culture of fiscal responsibility, accountability, and continuous improvement within the organization

Able to present information to executive leadership that is accurate and contains the appropriate level of detail

Able to transition to other positions in the office as business need dictates

Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement

KNOWLEDGE

Knowledge of governing rules and regulations as it relates to budget and financial processes

Knowledge of budgetary and position management processes

Knowledge of accounting principles

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Critical thinking, analysis of financial data and trends

Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position does have financial responsibilities.

This position will not be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced

• Education

• Credit

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening

results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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