Associate Director of Finance (Research)
School of Medicine, Stanford, California, United States

Schedule: Full-time
Job Code: 4457
Employee Status: Regular
Grade: L
Requisition ID: 91839

Grade: L
FTE: 100%

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery at the Stanford University, School of Medicine are dedicated to excellence in clinical care, education, and research. In alignment with the dedication to excellence the departments are in the process of transforming their research administration infrastructure to ensure that a best in class administration is built and sustained. With growing bench science and clinical research, the demands for high-quality research administrative support is at the forefront.

The Departments of Neurology and Neurosurgery are looking for a talented, experienced individual to provide professional finance leadership for staff and knowledgeable support for faculty targeted in the research space. The Associate Director of Finance (Research) will manage shared staff between two departments that are responsible for financial control functions and will also provide overall financial operations management as it pertains to research for both departments. The position will report directly to the Director of Finance and Administration and work as a direct partner with the Grants Manager who supports both departments.

This is in an exciting leadership opportunity and we are looking for the candidate that combines financial acumen, research policy knowledge, and the skill to engage, develop, and motivate managers and staff.

Duties include:

• Manage the work of other employees, 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.

* - Other duties may also be assigned

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):

• Advance skill in Microsoft Excel, data analysis, and data reporting
• 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 required
• Proven track record of delegating workloads and developing direct reports.
• Knowledge of property management requirements related to Stanford or non-Stanford title of equipment and fabrications.
• Demonstrated competency in project management of a high volume of work, some of which is cyclical. Including the use of project management tools, i.e. Smartsheets.
• Ability to manage post award administration for sponsored projects within their unit. Knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations and Cardinal Curriculum level I and II.
• 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 serve as a mentor and resource to others.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly sitting.
• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
• Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
• Rarely reach/work above shoulder.

* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

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.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://apptrkr.com/2580080

Stanford is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.







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