Director of Finance NY

Director, Capital Finance Columbia University is seeking a Director of Capital Finance for its Facilities and Operations team. Columbia University Facilities and Operations supports the core educational and research mission of the University by maintaining a safe, beautiful, and functional campus environment. We are seeking a strategic leader to manage the five-year rolling capital plan, encompassing approximately $400M annually in capital construction projects. The Director drives efficiencies and collaborates with senior leadership to achieve organizational goals. Key Responsibilities: Develop and enforce capital finance policies and procedures. Lead a team of finance professionals, fostering productivity and growth. Oversee capital project budgets, funding, and financial performance reporting. Drive system and data accuracy improvements. Manage building maintenance plans, insurance claims, and regulatory filings. Approve high-value transactions and handle special projects. Requirements: Bachelor's degree required. A minimum of 7 years of experience of financial analysis and reporting experience, managing a capital portfolio of $100M+. Must be detail-oriented with strong problem-solving, management, and financial skills and able to deal with a diverse customer base, with the ability to make decisions and effectively resolve conflicts. Must have strong organizational skills and be able to handle multiple projects and changing priorities. For a detailed job description and to apply, visit The position requisition number is 548323. Columbia University is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran and is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. eFCecomms

Created: 2025-02-01