Assistant Director, Budget & Finance

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Feb 17, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Assistant Director, Budget & Finance
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing
Department	IPO-Budget & Accounting
Overview	The Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) employs a workforce of approximately 2,700 staff, represented by 15 collective negotiations agreements, and is responsible for institutional strategic initiatives and operations, which encompasses an expansive range of comprehensive service and business operations across the State of New Jersey. These include planning and construction, facilities, public safety and emergency operations, environmental health and safety, transportation, housing, and auxiliary/retail operations.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking an Assistant Director, Budget & Finance for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Reporting to the Director of Budget & Finance for Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O) centralized support services unit, the Assistant Director oversees state-wide (New Brunswick, Newark, Camden, and RBHS) centralized business accounting services. The Assistant Director provides financial oversight and supervises financial services activities, including planning, accounting, and financial systems. This position provides centralized services to the Division of IP&O. The Assistant Director supervises 6+ full-time staff (skilled/technical finance and accounting professionals), and 2+ student employees, and also serves as the accounting business point of contact for other University departments. Among the key duties of this position are the following: The Assistant Director analyzes and reviews financial data, prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements and reports for both internal and external purposes, and resolves a diverse range of problems consistent with the understanding of the mission, vision, role, and goals of the financial services unit. This role is also aligned with a comprehensive understanding of accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), applicable regulations, and university policies and procedures. The Assistant Director interprets, communicates, and implements policies and practices to meet the needs of a diverse client population. The position works independently with broadly defined work objectives and limited review of overall results. This role requires professional work, requiring specialized to general knowledge in one or more fields of accounting/finance, with a solid understanding and application of concepts, theories, principles, practices, regulations, and terminology, as well as applied bases in the area of specialization.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	07
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary	139821.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Admin Assembly (MPSC)
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with a minimum of five (5) years of management experience with accounting and supervisory responsibilities.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Must be able to think strategically, handle complex organizational details, and negotiate and resolve conflicts. Excellent communication skills, computer literacy, and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications	Familiarity with the operation, maintenance, and financial requirements of public safety entities preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0351
Posting Open Date	02/17/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus	Off Campus
City	Piscataway
State	NJ
Location Details	33 Knightsbridge Rd.

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