Director of Financial Operations

To enrich education through diversity, The College of New Jersey is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment, and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans. Job Title: Director ofFinancial Operations Job Category: Non-Unit, Exempt Close Date:  Ongoing Salary:  For non-unit positions, salary commensurate with experience and is accompanied by a competitive benefits package. About the Department: The Division of Operations is a large service organization that provides a broad array of services to the campus community through Information Technology (IT), Campus Police Services, Facilities Management, and Institutional Research and Analytics. The department supports a wide range of operational and financial functions that ensure the effective and efficient management of the College's resources. Position Summary: Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Director of Financial Operations provides comprehensive financial and operational support to the division. In addition to financial planning for the division, this role includes oversight of capital projects, budget management, procurement, and supplier/vendor relations. The position collaborates with various stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of projects, management of budgets, and optimization of resources across the campus. The selected candidate will prepare, review, and monitor annual budgets for the Division of Operations, including Facilities, IT, and Campus Police Services. Main Responsibilities: Coordinates and administers major Capital and IT project budgets. Ensures all funding sources are identified and appropriately categorized, manages budget adjustments, and administratively closes out project budgets upon completion. Processes Capital Project Requests and ensures adherence to the Capital Project Request approval process. Works with the Office of Budget and Finance to ensure proper entry and tracking of projects and requisitions according to the College's Capitalization Policy. Collaborates with Facilities teams on the issuance of Request for Proposals (RFP) and Invitations for Bid (IFB). Manages vendor relations in support of Facilities-related projects. Develops and maintains effective relationships with key stakeholders in Facilities, IT, and Campus Safety to identify enterprise-wide sourcing and procurement opportunities. Oversees contract and supplier management, including the execution and monitoring of key supplier relationships and ensuring compliance with contract terms. Provides collaborative management of the Maintaining Assets Plan (MAP) and prepares multi-year projections for the Associate Vice President and Vice President of Operations. Supports the annual budget request process and enters data into the PBCS system, ensuring all supplemental requests and allocations are tracked and managed effectively. Responds to data requests from external agencies and internal departments, including preparing and entering the State Capital Budget Request into the New Jersey portal. Researches, reviews, negotiates, and executes vendor contracts and renewals, focusing on cost savings and sourcing opportunities. Other duties as assigned by the Vice President, including serving on appropriate college committees. Required Qualifications:   Baccalaureate degree in Finance or related field. Seven (7) years of capital financial management and administration experience, preferably in higher education. Experience with core software systems such as Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, project management applications, and ERP financial systems. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to build consensus across large, diverse stakeholder groups. Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for the position.  Preferred Qualifications:   Expert knowledge regarding the State of New Jersey and TCNJ procurement rules. Ability to lead and develop teams with experience in Project Management Applications (TeamDynamix), Oracle Cloud ERP, and Oracle PBCS. Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field. Employer Qualifications: Final offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and reference checks. Residency Requirement: In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees in certain positions (faculty exempt) are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment. Applicants must meet the requirements listed. About TCNJ: TCNJ is a highly selective institution that has earned national recognition for its commitment to excellence. Founded in 1855, TCNJ has become an exemplar of the best in public higher education and is consistently acknowledged as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. TCNJ currently is ranked as one of the 75 "Most Competitive" schools in the nation by Barron's Profiles of American Colleges and is rated the No. 1 public institution in the northern region of the country by U.S. News & World Report. TCNJ was named the #10 value in public higher education by the Princeton review in 2009 and, in 2006, was awarded a Phi Beta Kappa chapter - an honor shared by less than 10 percent of colleges and universities nationally. A strong liberal arts core forms the foundation for programs offered through TCNJ's seven schools - Arts & Communication; Business; Education; Humanities and Social Sciences; Science; Nursing, Health, and Exercise Science; and Engineering. TCNJ faculty members are teacher-scholars who share a commitment to liberal learning. TCNJ is located within an hour, by train, of New York City and Philadelphia. The College's campus is set on 289 tree-lined acres in suburban Ewing Township and is known for its natural beauty and has 39 major buildings. Employee Benefits: As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a part of an exciting and rewarding public university career. Eligible full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement benefits, including: Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program  Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee affinity groups New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.) Access to extensive learning opportunities  To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees, visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to learn more! Application Instructions:   Qualified candidates should apply online at: and submit a letter of interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered until a viable candidate is selected.

Created: 2024-10-22