Director of Financial Operations – College of Arts & Sciences

About the role

The Director of Financial Operations will partner with the Managing Finance Director to lead financial planning, budgeting, and business analysis for Georgetown University's College of Arts & Sciences. This senior role supports the Dean’s Office and ensures financial activities align with the college’s mission and strategic objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, submit, implement, and analyze detailed expense and revenue budgets for the College of Arts & Sciences.
• Communicate financial trends, projections, and key performance indicators to college leadership, the Provost’s Office, and university‑wide decision makers.
• Collaborate with school and campus leaders to identify best practices, system enhancements, and change‑management initiatives.
• Represent the college on cross‑school and campus committees, providing financial insight and advocating for the college’s interests.
• Serve as a consultant to stakeholders on policy, procedural, and system changes, ensuring effective internal controls and compliance with university policies.
• Deliver high‑quality customer support to departments by anticipating needs, troubleshooting issues, and executing timely resolutions.

Required profile

• Proven experience in senior financial management within a complex organization, preferably higher education.
• Strong analytical abilities with a data‑driven approach to decision making.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting financial information to diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated leadership in managing finance teams and cross‑functional collaborations.

Required skills

• Financial planning and budgeting
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Internal controls and compliance
• Budgetary software and enterprise resource planning systems (as used by the university)