Director, Finance and Administration

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
• Ability to accomplish goals working through formal and informal channels, with diplomacy and tactfulness.
• Demonstrated creativity, problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated solid planning and organizational skills, including delegation and decision-making.
• Demonstrated experience working independently and as part of a collaborative team with diverse expertise.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Relevant subject matter knowledge.

In addition, preferred requirements include:

• Knowledge of Stanford financial systems
• 5+ years of experience in finance and administration, accounting, or similar functions
• Experience producing high-quality written reports and quantitative analysis to inform executive decision-making
• Ability to perform complex finance functions and/or activities requiring advanced knowledge and application of internal policies, external regulations, precedents, and systems (i.e., BI reporting, spending projections, variance reporting, budgeting in BPS, year-end close, proposal budget development, post-award close-out)
• Functional knowledge of PeopleSoft webforms, labor schedules, labor distribution adjustments
• Knowledge of the gift processing transmittal process
• Demonstrated familiarity with sponsored research policies and the SeRA system
• Knowledge of appointment and hiring processes
• Knowledge of space oversight and health & safety policies and databases

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

Other duties may also be assigned, not all unique aspects of this job are covered by this job posting. A full job description will be shared during the interview process.

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.

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

This is a one-year fixed-term position with the possibility of renewal.