Assistant Director, Finance

MARQUETTE UNIVERSITY • Milwaukee, WI • 13h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Assistant Director, Finance Posting Number: NA01515 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Financial Operations and Management Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We\'re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package includingmedical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the https://www.marquette.edu/ca/hr/documents/total-rewards-guide-2025.pdf. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees\' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. The Assistant Director, Finance position plays a critical role in the development, analysis, and management of the university\'s annual operating budget, long-term planning and monthly forecast. Develops and provides financial insight and reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Collaborates with academic and administrative units and may supervise student interns. Duties and Responsibilities 1. In collaboration with leader, manages the process and preparation of the university\'s annual operating and minor capital budgets. Support the development of multi-year financial forecasts aligned with institutional priorities. 2.. Monitor and analyze budget-to-actual and forecast variances, flagging material deviations. Conduct variance analysis and provide insights for senior management review and decision making. 3. Perform the role of business partner with campus leaders to formulate strategic initiatives and special projects, including modeling of proposed actions and developing business cases aligned with university priorities. 4. Perform forward-looking analyses to identify opportunities and challenges in the monthly forecast that may lead to proactive action steps taken by leadership to ensure the university meets its budgetary commitments. 5. Partner with academic and administrative units to review and update budgets and financial plans. 6. Develop internal reports and dashboards to enhance financial visibility and provide insights for decision-making by executive leadership. Support the creation of financial content and exhibits for Board of Trustees meetings. 7. Direct the development of institutional financial models and scenario planning, ensuring alignment with budget strategy and resource allocation priorities. 8. Ensure data accuracy and integrity across budget, forecast, and reporting processes. 9. Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of the budget system and related tools. 10. Coordinate and provide training and guidance to budget users across campus. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Bachelor\'s degree inAccounting, Finance or related degree Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or analysis Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems Experience communicating complex financial information to non-financial audiences Commitment to the mission and values of Marquette University Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities MBA Department: Office of Finance Posting Date: 09/24/2025 Closing Date: To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/6595070 It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. https://www.jobelephant.com/ ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://apptrkr.com/6595070 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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