Assistant Director of Finance and Business, University Police Services
Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Director of Finance and Budget (ADFB) with University Police Services, Southern Command [R0144724].
ROLE of the POSITION
Under the general direction of the Director of University Police Southern Command (Director), the Assistant Director of Finance and Budget (ADFB) serves as an integral member of UPD by supporting financial and budgetary initiatives for all units and senior leadership. The ADFB is responsible for overseeing a range of financial and accounting activities and budget and payroll services in support of the department.
The ADFB is responsible for overseeing strategic planning for the department and managing financial, budgetary, records, and operational matters. The position serves as the principal budget and finance officer for the department and has direct oversight of all business and financial operations. This position develops and evaluates annual and long-term strategic plans for the department, coordinates the financial aspects of organizational changes, and assists the Director with special projects as directed.
The ADFB will provide support, guidance, and direction relating to proper business practices. This position will ensure all business processes are compliant with established NSHE, BOR, NRS, NAC, and University policies, procedures, and best practices: maintain the integrity of program accounts and use of funds with the goal of maximizing availability of funds for priorities established by the department while meeting reporting and financial information requirements of the institutions. The incumbent is responsible for day-to-day operations including general accounting and general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, and account management.
This position is responsible for the creation of annual, quarterly, and other required reports and the performance of periodic analysis of various UPD programs. Based on these analyses, s/he presents recommendations to the Director and the leadership team regarding budgetary structure, cost savings, or other financial efficiencies. The position will oversee divisional activity related to processing financial transactions and will lead the division's effort in a timely and accurate fiscal year closing and opening. The position will create and present ad hoc reports and will be a resource and subject matter expert in the University's ERP, Workday.
This position will assist the department with financial and budgetary business processes in Workday. The incumbent supervises the Payroll and Travel (AAIII) position and is the primary point person regarding processing and reconciling all budget and finance issues. The ADFB will assist leadership with creating internal policies, procedures, audits, financial forecasting models, support the budget cycle, training, and in other special projects as needed. This position may serve as the representative in budget, personnel and strategic planning meetings. Additionally, this position provides guidance directly to the Director. This position has direct responsibility, with minimal supervision, for all aspects of the department budget and purchasing activities.
This position utilizes Workday to monitor account budgets, balances, and transactions, reconcile accounts, and provides periodic budget vs. actual reports for all of UPD's University of Nevada, Las Vegas and College of Southern Nevada accounts. This position collaborates with both institutions purchasing and accounting departments to ensure submission, finalization, and execution of purchase orders across the entire Southern Command.
This position has direct oversight of payroll activities, department travel and training activities, as well as serves as the backup for Executive Assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and must possess a minimum of seven to nine years of experience in finance, budget, accounting or a related field with demonstrated increasing responsibility in a professional service setting, and one to three years of administrative supervisory experience or related/comparable professional and/or an educational equivalent.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree
- 10+ years of experience
- Experience working in higher education and/or law enforcement settings is desirable.
- Experience with Workday.
- Preferred certifications in business, finance, accounting, business management or other related fields.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates' materials will begin immediately.
Materials should be addressed to the UPD Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials.
For assistance with the application process, please contact Kelly Scherado, Sr. HR Business Partner, UPD Human Resources at (702) 895-5575 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.
