Director of Financial Operations

Title: Director of Financial Operations

Agency: ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Location: Norfolk, VA

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range:

Full Time or Part Time:

Additional Detail

• Master's degree preferred, in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting. Bachelor's degree required, in Business Administration or Accounting with related experience in field of study
• Knowledge of higher education financial systems and accounting practices.
• Keen understanding of state and federal policies and procedures related to higher education/governmental agencies.
• Effective customer service and problem solving/decision making skills.
• Ability to analyze large data sets, summarize and present financial and narrative information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated management ability and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently; meet strict deadlines; make sensible budget planning and monitoring recommendations and decisions; and maintain the utmost confidentiality involving matters of a sensitive nature.
• Extensive experience using Banner or other university related student/financial applications.
• Considerable experience in financial management and administration, strategic planning, budgeting and financial planning. Microsoft Office (expertise in Excel).
• Considerable experience forecasting and projecting budget scenarios within different budget models.
• Some experience aligning strategic initiatives with financial plans.