Director of IT Finance Operations

27064BR

Information Technology

Position Overview

The Information Technology Department at The University of Kansas is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Director of IT Finance Operations. This key leadership role is responsible for overseeing the financial operations, budget planning, and strategic financial initiatives within the IT department.  The ideal candidate will bring a blend of financial expertise, strategic thinking, a deep understanding of the higher education landscape, and proven leadership in managing a team.  As part of the CIO’s leadership team, the person in this position will actively participate in the development and execution of the IT strategic plan. KU IT is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for students, faculty, and staff. We aim to recruit and retain employees who value and seek opportunities to further relationship building, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!

Job Description

50% – Financial Management & Team Leadership:

• Develop and manage the annual IT department budget in collaboration with department heads and leadership.
• Monitor and analyze financial performance against budget, providing insights and recommendations for optimization.
• Ensure compliance with university financial policies and procedures.
• Conduct financial forecasting and scenario analysis to anticipate future financial needs and challenges.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for IT leadership and university stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial analysts, warehouse personnel, etc.
• Foster a collaborative and high-performance culture within the finance department.
• Provide guidance on professional development and training opportunities for team members.

30% – Strategic Planning

• Collaborate with KU IT leadership to align financial strategies with departmental and institutional goals.
• Develop long-term financial plans to support KU IT’s strategic initiatives.
• Provide financial insights to guide decision making on resource allocation and projects.

15% – Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with university finance departments to ensure alignment with overall financial strategies.
• Communicate financial information and strategies effectively to diverse stakeholders, including non-financial audiences.
• Work closely with peer directors to understand their budgetary needs and goals.

5% – Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree and 5 years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree and 7 years of related experience in business, finance.

Five years of progressive leadership responsibility.

Seven years of supervisory experience.

Demonstrated leadership and management experience in budget and financial analysis.

Preferred Qualifications

Graduate degree in business, finance, accounting, higher education, public administration, or related field.

Demonstrated commitment to collaboration and teamwork, and ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, staff, administrators, and other members of the University.

Strong time-management and organizational skills and self-motivated as evidenced by application materials.

Familiarity with the structure, policies, and procedures of the University of Kansas Lawrence campus.

Experience using PeopleSoft system(s) for HR/Payroll and/or Financials, version 9.0 or higher.

Contact Information to Applicants

Vickye Kozlowski
[email protected]

Additional Candidate Instruction

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.

Resume or curriculum vitae.

Contact information for three professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Application review begins Monday, February 12, 2024 and will continue until a qualified pool of candidates has been identified.

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with Experience

Application Review Begins

12-Feb-2024

Anticipated Start Date

01-Apr-2024

Primary Campus

University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

Employee Class

U-Unclassified Professional Staff

Job Family

Administrative/Management-KUL

Conditions of Employment

Serve at the Pleasure

Work Location Assignment

Hybrid

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university’s programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.