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Director of Financial Planning

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Director of Financial Planning

Job no: 500668
Work type: Staff Full Time
Location: UMass Amherst
Department: Development
Union: PSU
Categories: Accounting/Finance

About UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst, the Commonwealth's flagship campus, is a nationally ranked public research university offering a full range of undergraduate, graduate and professional degrees. The University sits on nearly 1,450-acres in the scenic Pioneer Valley of Western Massachusetts, and offers a rich cultural environment in a bucolic setting close to major urban centers. In addition, the University is part of the Five Colleges (including Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College), which adds to the intellectual energy of the region.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services, the Director of Financial Planning leads the daily financial management of the division of Advancement along with the UMass Amherst Foundation. This position monitors and analyzes spending, resolves fiscal problems, prepares statistical and analytical reports, and develops budgetary strategies and projections. The Director acts as an advisor on all matters related to strategic and long-range financial planning for Advancement and the UMass Amherst Foundation.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as the executive financial officer for Advancement and the primary financial advisor to the Vice Chancellor and Assistant Vice Chancellor for Advancement Services (AVC). Provides recommendations to efficiently and effectively manage the Advancement budget and central administration.
  • Serves as a strategic business partner to the AVC and senior leadership team. Interprets University policies and provides direction to Major Budgetary Units within the division. Plays a key role in shaping operational policies, processes and strategies.
  • Manages all fiscal, and business functions of the University of Massachusetts Amherst Foundation, Inc. (UMAF), a private, independent 501(c)(3) organization. This includes all of the functions of an independent foundation including Payroll, Administration & Finance. Coordinates monthly strategy sessions with AVC which encompass reviewing the finances and administration of both State/GOF and UMAF Advancement operations which are fiscally independent operations but inextricably linked organizationally.
  • Manages and plans the day-to-day operation of the accounting function for Advancement including budgets, purchase orders, requisitions, payments, contracts, software management, accounts receivable, and billing.
  • Designs, implements, manages and establishes procedures for preparation and submission of annual budgets, prepares budget proposals, including revenue based fee requests (as applicable) and other financial procedures as necessary including budget tracking systems for general operating and revenue-based budgets, multi-year commitments and budget allocation history. Conducts and implements mid-year and year-end budget reviews for general operating and revenue-based accounts.
  • Works with internal staff and private Accounting firms to facilitate annual audits for both the UMass Amherst Foundation and the UMass Amherst Alumni Association, both private 501c3 Foundations affiliated with the Amherst campus.
  • Prepares and presents Advancement financial overview (including UMAF and UMAAA financials) to UMAF board Finance & Audit Committee at the UMAF board meetings.
  • Manages a separate and distinct campaign budget for all philanthropic capital campaigns. Provides regular updates and reports on the financial progress of the campaign as compared with the established campaign budget. Responsible for providing capital campaign progress and results to UMAF board members and campus leadership throughout the duration of the campaign.

    • Other Functions

    • Performs related duties as assigned.

    Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

  • Bachelor's degree in business or a related field with five years of accounting and budget experience in a complex organization.
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning skills and the ability to manage complex time-sensitive projects with competing deadlines.
  • Excellent IT skills, including experience with an enterprise system for data retrieval, query, analysis and report generation and preparation.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to diplomatically and sensitively collaborate across teams and navigate a complex academic community to execute initiatives effectively.
  • Independent decision-making and sound judgment handling confidential material, ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment and build consensus among individuals with competing priorities. Excellent follow through and attention to detail.

    • Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education, Experience, Certifications, Licensure)

    • Experience with PeopleSoft applications.
    • Ability to operate with strong personal integrity and work ethic, and maintain a sense of humor and perspective.

    Physical Demands/Working Conditions

    Typical office environment.

    Work Schedule

    Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

    Salary Information

    Level 28

    PSU Salary Ranges

    Special Instructions to Applicants

    Please submit a resume, cover letter, and names, email addresses, and phone numbers for three professional references. Priority consideration deadline is June 14, 2019.

    UMass Amherst is committed to a policy of equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military status, or genetic information in employment, admission to and participation in academic programs, activities, and services, and the selection of vendors who provide services or products to the University. To fulfill that policy, UMass Amherst is further committed to a program of affirmative action to eliminate or mitigate artificial barriers and to increase opportunities for the recruitment and advancement of qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. It is the policy of the UMass Amherst to comply with the applicable federal and state statutes, rules, and regulations concerning equal opportunity and affirmative action.

    Advertised: May 16 2019 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close:

    Organization

    The University of Massachusetts Amherst is one of the preeminent public research universities in America. Nestled in idyllic Amherst, Massachusetts—often called “The top college town in North America”—the campus is consistently ranked among the top public research universities in the nation, and offers a rich cultural environment in a rural setting close to major urban centers. 

    As one of the nation's top public research universities – as measured by national and international rankings, academic citations, and research funding – the campus spends more than $180 million on research each year, demonstrating its contribution to the nation’s position as a technological and economic leader. The university works in conjunction with academic, government, and private partners to translate new knowledge and scientific discoveries into technical innovations and scholarly works that create opportunities for students, faculty and the public. 

    Eight schools and colleges offer more than 85 undergraduate majors, 68 master’s and 48 doctoral degree programs, many counted among the top programs in the nation and world. UMass Amherst is also home to New England's premier honors college.

    The 1,159 full-time faculty members are dedicated teachers and world-renowned researchers and the campus has regularly been listed among the top performers in terms of faculty awards. With over 24,000 students from all 50 states and over 70 countries, the student body is the most academically successful in the history of the campus. Students participate in 240 organizations, 21 NCAA Division I athletic teams, extensive intramurals, living-learning residence halls, community service, and internships. With one of the largest residential life systems in the nation, UMass Amherst houses approximately 12,000 students on campus. The university is enjoying a facilities renaissance, including new buildings in the sciences, the arts, and recreation. UMass Amherst is part of the Five College consortium with Smith, Mount Holyoke, Hampshire and Amherst colleges.

    As an employer, the University of Massachusetts Amherst is a national leader in developing family-friendly policies, benefits and amenities designed to help faculty members develop both productive careers and satisfying personal lives. The university offers one of the nation’s most generous parental leave policies. The university is also part of the Academic Career Network, a regional consortium formed to serve dual-career couples and encourage greater diversity in the academy.

     

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    181 PRESIDENTS DR
    Whitmore Administration Building
     Amherst
    Massachusetts
    01003
    US
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