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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Director of Research and Education Finance in Austin, Texas
Serve as a key leader and liaison for the Office of Finance leadership (Senior Director and CFO) in working with the Office of Research and the Office of Medical Education to create and execute a financial plan to support the strategic growth of the research enterprise. Act as partner with the Dell Medicine Office of Research and Office of Medical Education, providing thought leadership and analysis for ongoing business initiatives (go/no go decisions, scenario analysis, project after-action reviews, etc.).Develop, maintain, and deliver financial reporting to Research and Education leadership teams, driving continuous improvement in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Develop metrics and analytics to monitor and assess performance to budget in volumes, revenues, and expenses. Create and lead a monthly financial review for each office. Develop rolling multi-year program level forecast, supporting research and education prioritization.Partner with the Controller and Office of Research to assure the necessary control environment is in place to comply with Federal regulations, to appropriately recognize grant and contract revenue, assure that grant and contract accounts receivable are properly recorded with any necessary allowance for doubtful accounts. Coordinate with the Director of Finance, Controller, Chief Financial Officer, and the Compliance Office on all financial and compliance audits by regulatory, internal, external, and taxing authorities.Represent the Director of Finance regarding research and educational financial matters on various institutional committees and ad hoc groups. Represent Finance to other operational components, UT System, outside agencies, and on intra- and inter-unit committees as needed. Collaborate with Finance leadership to ensure business continuity plans are maintained, documented, and routinely tested.Work closely with the Finance leadership team on the recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of finance staff supporting research and education finance. Work with Finance senior leadership to define, plan, and implement professional development of staff. Work closely with the Finance leadership to evaluate staffing levels and develop projections to meet operational needs. Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.Perform other duties as assigned.