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Department

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION (IN-ADAF-IUINA)

Department Information

Division of Finance - Vision and Mission

Vision

Indiana University (IU) Indianapolis Division of Finance will be an innovator and partner in financial stewardship, empowering the Indiana University Indianapolis community, including IU Fort Wayne and IU Columbus, to achieve the goals of the IU strategic plan and continuously enhance operational efficiency, while celebrating and supporting our dedicated team members.

Mission

IU Indianapolis Division of Finance will provide exceptional financial services and strategic financial support to the Indiana University Indianapolis community, including IU Fort Wayne and IU Columbus. We are committed to accountability, integrity, and collaboration, ensuring the university's financial health and stability. We celebrate and support our team members, fostering a culture of excellence and high expectations.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

• Oversees the financial activities for the IU Indianapolis campus to ensure compliance with IU policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB), and other accounting standards such that the financial records are accurate and with integrity.
• Provides direction and oversight for the budgeting process at IU Indianapolis for the Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
• Leads and directs the Financial Operations in supporting the financial data and information needs of the Vice Chancellor and Campus Administration for strategic and operational decision-making.
• Serves as a resource for preparing financial analyses for projects at IU Indianapolis. Directs the year-end closing activities for IU Indianapolis.
• Monitors cash balances, budget balances and projections to identify potential concerns.
• Provides oversight for the daily operations of the IU Indianapolis Finance team including the Indianapolis Budget Office and the Indianapolis Office of the Bursar.
• Serves as campus liaison with the University Budget Office, University Bursar and the University Controller's Office for budget and financial transactions.

General Responsibilities

• Directs the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of multiple university units or an unusually large multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
• Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Financial Administration family, and fiscal, policy, and internal control management.
• Creates annual revenue and expenditure budget for a large school/college. Develops budgetary policies and procedures.
• Develops models and provides recommendations to executive leadership for resource allocations and to enhance financial performance.
• Develops and introduces growth strategies and identifies risks.
• Monitors division and campus budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
• Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
• Directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
• Develops, plans, and directs special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
• Provides leadership and direction through other managers.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

Education

Required

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related field.

Preferred

• Master's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 5 years of related functional experience.
• 3 years of management experience in related field.

Preferred

• 10 years of progressive financial experience in a large complex institution, preferably in Higher Education.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills.
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism.
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent collaboration and team building skills.
• Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback.
• Instills commitment to organizational goals.
• Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills.
• Effective conflict management skills.
• Builds and manages effective teams.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Ability to represent the company with external constituents.
• Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion.
• Experience using large scale financial platforms in and/or for a variety of financial operations.
• Advanced ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective.
• Experience in project management, user-testing, and implementation and/or development of financial structures, policies, and procedures.
• Intermediate accounting skills and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to mine data from multiple sources and integrate into usable formats.
• Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences.
• Ability to understand and interpret financial policies, regulations, and pertinent state/federal laws.
• Advanced knowledge of financial statements and different budgetary models; ability to apply in different situations.
• Knowledge of human resources laws and procedures as related to managing staff; knowledge and understanding of the importance of mentors and mentorships.
• Demonstrates ability to create workable solutions from broad concepts and ideas, projections, forecasting, and long term planning.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

$173,763.20 to $181,500.00 annually, reflecting the requirement for the finalist to possess extensive financial expertise as well as demonstrated leadership experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Strategic

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Finance

Job Family: Financial Administration

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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