Associate Director for Finance **Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States** **New** Finance Post Date 1 day ago Requisition # 106585 **SCHOOL/UNIT DESCRIPTION** **:** The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) is Stanford University's interdisciplinary research and teaching institute on international policy and international affairs. FSI is home to more than fifty faculty scholars and hundreds of other researchers and students—undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral—who share an academic interest in international policy questions and challenges. FSI sponsors research and teaching programs, convenes conferences and seminars, and hosts lectures by leading scholars and policymakers to advance understanding of the most pressing international policy challenges facing the world today. FSI also seeks to inform and shape policy by communicating research, data, and ideas both in public and private to journalists and policymakers. **POSITION SUMMARY** **:** The FSI Associate Director for Finance has management-level responsibility for finance and grants administration, including related accounting and administrative services, for FSI and its constituent centers and programs. Reporting to the FSI Deputy Director, the Associate Director for Finance helps to chart the strategic financial course; develops the annual spending plan; forecasts income and expenditures; manages endowments; allocates expenses among restricted as well as general funds, endowments, and various gift sources; tracks and reports on financial activity; and provides ongoing analysis of budgetary concerns and opportunities. In addition, the Associate Director for Finance oversees FSI accounting processes and policies, including the annual consolidated budget, variance reporting, and fiscal close, supervises a financial analyst, and serves as liaison with the office of the Dean of Research and all FSI program staff on financial matters. Thorough knowledge of Stanford policies, procedures and administrative organizational structures related to finance and grant management is essential. **CORE DUTIES** **:** + Manage the work of other employees, make hiring decisions, provide coaching and mentoring, manage performance, contribute to succession planning within area of responsibility. + Establish overall objectives or direction for a unit, project, or operational area. Plan, direct, and monitor all budgets for areas of responsibility, and manage business operation and administration of a functional unit or area; may lead a team in providing post award sponsored research administration and services. + Identify and resolve complex issues which may span multiple areas, apply ingenuity and creativity to problem analysis and resolution. + Oversee report preparation and analysis requiring the consolidation of multiple, complex financial and statistical data points. + Communicate financial policies and procedures; ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness for management financial processes and reports. + Collaborate with other colleagues on cross functional projects; contribute to solutions that may affect policy changes or the development of new controls or processes. + Participate in critical analysis of existing systems, policies, and procedures; recommend and implement approved solutions. + Contribute to projects in work area or unit; make decisions determining approach to managing and completing processes. + Represent the unit within the functional unit or school and to external constituencies **MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS** **:** **Education & Experience** : Bachelor's degree and six years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience. **Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** : + User knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite + Advanced knowledge of Oracle or other business financial systems + Advanced understanding of financial principles. + Advanced oral and written communication skills + Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management. + Strong analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information. + Strong leadership and management skills with previous experience managing people, delegating workload and providing direction/corrections as necessary. + Managing sponsored projects, ability to manage post and pre award administration for sponsored projects within his/her unit. Knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations and the Cardinal Research Administration Foundational Training (CRAFT) level 1 and 2. + Knowledge of procurement needs, including sole-sourcing, cost analyses, vendor requirements, and small business reporting. + Experience working successfully with PIs, their administrative staff, the office of sponsored research and external sponsors. + Demonstrated success in performing meticulous, high quality and compliant work. + Ability to interpret complex research and fiscal policies, assimilate information from a wide range of resources and act like a mentor and resource to others. **PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS** ***:** + Frequently stand/walk, sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, perform desk-based computer tasks. + Occasionally use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 40 pounds. + Rarely sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh >40 pounds. + Ability to use voice to present information/communicate with others. + On-campus mobility. * _Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting acontact form._ **WORKING CONDITIONS** **:** + May work extended hours, evenings or weekends. **WORK STANDARDS** **:** + Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations. + Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned. + Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu. Onsite/Hybrid: **Hybrid** **The expected pay range for this position is $146,116 to $165,219 per annum.** **Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to geographic location, knowledge, skills and abilities, relevant education, depth and breadth of experience, performance; as well as other business and organization needs such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the minimum qualifications, departmental budget availability, and market and internal equity across the unit, department and reporting relationships.** **At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.** **Why Stanford is for You** Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Ourcultureandunique perksempower you with: + **Freedom to grow** . We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak. + **A caring culture** . We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources. + **A healthier you** . Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits. + **Discovery and fun** . Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums. + **Enviable resources** . Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more! _The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned._ _Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law._ Additional Information + **Schedule: Full-time** + **Job Code: 4456** + **Employee Status: Regular** + **Grade: J** + **Requisition ID: 106585** + **Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible**