Associate Director of Finance (Stanford)

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The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University School of Medicine takes pride in the rich tradition of excellence and pioneering firsts that have made it one of the top cardiac and thoracic programs in the nation. Our department is comprised of three divisions : Adult Cardiac Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Together, the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery continues to improve patient health through continual scientific innovation, revolutionary operative care, and exemplary surgical education.

Our department is seeking an Associate Director of Finance (ADF), responsible for complex finance and control functions and overall finance operations. The ADF will have a key leadership role within the department, leading a finance team and working closely with the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) and the Chair. This is a great opportunity for a mission-driven finance person passionate about supporting a world-class organization.

The successful candidate will be able to influence and lead process improvements in the tracking and reporting of finance portfolios and will be responsible for the continued financial success of the department and individual faculty. The Associate Director of Finance will foresee challenges and provide alternatives to ensure compliance with all regulations, internal and external to Stanford. In leading the finance team, the successful candidate will be responsible for coaching, development, feedback, and mentoring the finance team members to ensure their optimal performance and career development. The ADF is expected to be an excellent communicator with both faculty and staff and highly trustworthy and reliable in managing the complex financial portfolio of the Department.

This position is based on the Stanford University campus, and the candidate will have the option of working under a hybrid work arrangement, subject to operational needs.

Duties include :

• Manage the work of the finance team, make hiring decisions, provide coaching, training and mentoring, manage performance, determine staffing needs, develop and ensure succession planning within area of responsibility.
• Establish operational objectives and assignments, plan, direct and monitor all budgets for areas of responsibility, manage business operation and administration of several functional areas, may manage a team in providing post award sponsored research administration and services.
• Identify and resolve unique problems of substantial significance that affect the overall functional area, beyond the immediate unit.
• Manage organization's financial activities and structure; develop system and procedure requirements to support the financial reporting for the organization.
• Contribute to designing, developing and delivering complex policies and procedures with both short and long term impact.
• Collaborate with other colleagues on school / unit projects; design and execute an effective system of internal controls for areas of responsibility; establish operational objectives to support the university's stewardship of resources.
• Engage in continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes; identify need for new systems, and develop and present proposals.
• Lead complex, high-visibility process redesign and innovation projects; develop, implement, and participate in major initiatives.
• Represent the units / school within the functional units or school and to external constituencies.

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.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Results oriented, with the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple projects and daily objectives to meet the goals of compliance and stewardship aims of Cardiothoracic Surgery Department and Stanford University.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED) :

Master's degree and six years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED) :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

WORKING CONDITIONS :

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school / unit sites across university.

WORK STANDARDS :

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.

The expected pay range for this position is $187,810 to $212,846 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 factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

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.

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 a contact form .

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