Director of Business Operations
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JobgetherHigher Education
Based in the United StatesFull-TimeDirector
Salary115,000 - 135,000 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience
- Required Skills
- Operations ManagementFinancial ManagementMicrosoft OfficeFinancial analysisBudgeting
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education and training.
- At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in administrative and financial management within a growing, complex, and multifaceted organization.
- Strong expertise in business planning, financial analysis, budgeting, resource allocation, accounting, and financial management principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, management information systems, and relevant financial applications.
- Demonstrated ability to establish effective processes, monitor performance, identify operational improvements, and translate financial information into practical recommendations.
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at different levels.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, attention to detail, and the ability to build productive relationships across functions.
- Ability to work remotely while maintaining strong collaboration and responsiveness across geographically distributed teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead business operations and financial management for assigned units, ensuring activities align with established policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles.
- Establish and maintain effective financial controls and procedures while providing guidance and training to department and academic leaders on budget preparation and financial management.
- Act as a liaison with stakeholders to obtain timely, accurate financial information and support sound budgeting and resource-allocation decisions.
- Manage operational activities, including developing requests for proposals, evaluating contracts, and overseeing vendor relationships to ensure compliance, quality, and effective service delivery.
- Design, prepare, and distribute accurate financial, student, employee, and academic reports and dashboards to support performance monitoring and leadership decision-making.
- Analyze financial statements and operational metrics to identify productivity gaps, cost-reduction opportunities, resource reallocation needs, and potential program improvements.
- Provide training and ongoing support on travel and expense reimbursement systems, purchasing processes, financial policies, and related operational procedures.
- Collaborate with accounting, accounts payable/receivable, treasury, and payroll teams to improve processes, efficiency, and service quality.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness and financial performance across the organization.
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