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The Assistant Director of Financial Affairs for the Polytechnic institute will direct the management of finances and business services for the Associate Dean of Research and assigned Departments within the Polytechnic Institute with expenditures exceeding $32 Million.  This position will also co-lead and provide oversight of business services for the joint Engineering/Polytechnic Procurement and Employment Centers. Supervise business office support staff, serve as mentor and advise all business managers in the College, fill in during extended leaves or vacancies, and serve as backup to the Director of Financial Affairs in his/her absence. Assist in data collection and reporting to support strategic decision-making.  Responsible for the development and implementation of specialized financial and management reports to support short-term and long-range planning forecasts and budget recommendations for all applicable funding sources, including oversight for college allocations of the Statewide and IN-MaC (Polytechnic allocation) State Line. Lead special projects and initiatives in collaboration with the Director of Financial Affairs. Serve on a variety of committees to review, recommend and implement changes to policies and procedures. Develop network of contacts and resources to improve understanding of the industry.

This position is a key role within Purdue's Business Management organization. Purdue Business Management coordinates and supervises all business aspects of the University. For more information about Business Management at Purdue, please visit: http://www.purdue.edu/business/bs-ba/. 

Remote or hybrid work will be considered for this position based on the candidate’s location and interest.

What We're Looking For:

Education and Experience
Qualified candidates will need:

• Bachelor's degree with at least 6 hours of accounting
• Minimum of 4 years of progressive business administration, accounting, financial management or related experience
• Supervisory experience required

Skills needed:

• Demonstrated ability to analyze, interpret and implement policies and procedures
• Demonstrated ability to understand and prepare complex data analysis and present data according to user requirements
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent planning, leadership, budgeting, financial analysis, problem-solving, organizational project management and customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to influence and build work relationships among a diverse workforce at all levels
• Must be able to foster a participative supervisory style that utilizes teamwork to successfully guide the work of others
• Must possess a learning orientation to changing technology impacting business processes, e.g. SAP, etc. 
• Personal computer and related software skills (word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, etc.) necessary
• Conflict management, poise, resilience, flexibility, accountability, problem solving and decisiveness skills
• Experienced using Excel, Outlook, Zoom/Teams, internet, etc.

What is helpful:

• Higher Education experience
• Working knowledge of educational and/or accounts receivable software such as SAP, Concur, Ariba, Cognos Reporting, etc.
• Knowledge of University, state, federal and agency policy and procedures

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position  
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days
• Purdue University is an EO/EA employer

Career Stream

• Management 3
• Pay Band: S075
• Job Code: 20004065