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Senior Director of Financial Initiatives - Business Affairs
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Position Number: 2505732
Location: San Antonio, TX
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Senior Director of Financial Initiatives - Business Affairs

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 6429
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Department Marketing Statement
The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual propertyfor Texas, the nation and the world.

UTSA is situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date
Applications will be accepted through 11:59 PM CDT on 10/17/2021. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary
Salary: $101,362 - $120,000 annualized.

Hours per Week
Exempt Position: 40 hours per week.

Required Application Materials

Resume is required.
Cover Letter is preferred.

Essential Functions
Function: Lead Financial Affairs' implementation of special projects and strategic initiatives in collaboration with divisional subject matter experts, promoting use of best-practice solutions and an atmosphere of continuous improvement.

Typical:

Acts on the authority of the Senior AVP/Deputy CFO to oversee strategic projects from conception through implementation with a focus on significant change management initiatives that typically require cross-functional resource allocation.
Leads task force and multi-divisional projects from concept to delivery, including presentations to university constituent groups. Interacts with senior leadership on occasion as necessary.
Provides complete research, analysis and recommendations on complex issues; and involves front office stakeholder feedback in design and post-project feedback.
Understands interdependencies between technology, operations and business needs; and incorporates both back office and front office needs into decision making.
Responsible for facilitating identification and tracking successful completion of Financial Affairs initiatives aligned with the University's and Business Affairs' goals and KPIs.
Oversees creation and implementation of strategic sourcing strategy, in collaboration with UT System and other UT institutions; and analyzes, evaluates and assists with the development of strategic sourcing opportunities to ensure ongoing cost improvements and optimizes supplier performance.
Routinely develops and implements cost savings initiatives. Incorporates return on investment calculations into process improvement proposals.
Communicates regularly on project status with Senior Associate VP for Financial Affairs, the Financial Affairs leadership team and other project stakeholders; and collaborates with Financial Information Services and University Technology Solutions on project touchpoints with any University enterprise systems, such as PeopleSoft, Jaggaer or Banner.
Establishes and documents processes, best practices, templates, guidelines and technology tools to expand capabilities for Financial Affairs and the University.
Tracks progression of divisional metrics. Assists with evaluating divisional metrics to measure performance, responsiveness and improvement.
Delivers and coordinates presentations and written materials for various meetings.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Periodic:

Serves on various university committees associated with progression of University strategic plan.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Eight years of work experience in progressively responsible roles in higher education, state or corporate supply chain, procurement or back central office financial transaction services
Work experience must include at least five years in a management/leadership role.
Experience with strategic sourcing initiatives.
Experience building partnerships at the most senior levels of an organization and an ability to work in support of the mission, traditions, and culture of a university.
Prior experience collaborating with high-level executives in a dynamic environment.
Proven track record of the ability to think strategically while planning, organizing, coordinating and directing multiple projects and activities with varied deadlines in support of a complex agenda.
Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
Ability to clearly communicate information and promote change to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work effectively in and promote an environment that fosters respect, integrity, innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree from an accredited institution.
Experience at a large public institution of higher education.
Experience leading central finance office projects such as shared services, balanced scorecard, and customer service improvement.
Experience with PeopleSoft, Jaggaer; and Service Now.
Knowledge of procurement laws and regulations in a state or federal setting and demonstrated bid-specification development and contract negotiation skills.
Knowledge of UT System and Supply Chain Alliance procurement requirements.

Working Conditions

The work modality for this position is Hybrid-Occasionally: primarily works remotely, but may work on campus on an infrequent basis (approximately 4 days or less per month).
This position will be required to work on campus at times. Travel and parking expenses are the responsibility of the employee.

Additional Information

UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

EO/AA Statement
As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

To view the full job posting and apply for this position, go to https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/UTZ_CG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=21&JobOpeningId=6429&PostingSeq=1