Marquette University Clg-Nurse
Assistant Director, Finance
Marquette University Clg-Nurse, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Position Overview
Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work‑life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Assistant Director, Finance
The Assistant Director, Finance position plays a critical role in the development, analysis, and management of the university’s annual operating budget, long‑term planning and monthly forecast. Develops and provides financial insight and reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Collaborates with academic and administrative units and may supervise student interns. Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with leader, manages the process and preparation of the university’s annual operating and minor capital budgets. Supports development of multi‑year financial forecasts aligned with institutional priorities. Monitors and analyzes budget‑to‑actual and forecast variances, flagging material deviations. Conducts variance analysis and provides insights for senior management review and decision making. Performs the role of business partner with campus leaders to formulate strategic initiatives and special projects, including modeling of proposed actions and developing business cases aligned with university priorities. Performs forward‑looking analyses to identify opportunities and challenges in the monthly forecast that may lead to proactive action steps taken by leadership to ensure the university meets its budgetary commitments. Partners with academic and administrative units to review and update budgets and financial plans. Develops internal reports and dashboards to enhance financial visibility and provides insights for decision‑making by executive leadership. Supports creation of financial content and exhibits for Board of Trustees meetings. Directs development of institutional financial models and scenario planning, ensuring alignment with budget strategy and resource allocation priorities. Ensures data accuracy and integrity across budget, forecast, and reporting processes. Assists with maintenance and enhancement of the budget system and related tools. Coordinates and provides training and guidance to budget users across campus. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or analysis Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems Experience communicating complex financial information to non‑financial audiences Commitment to the mission and values of Marquette University Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
MBA Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.
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Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view the Total Rewards Guide. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work‑life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Assistant Director, Finance
The Assistant Director, Finance position plays a critical role in the development, analysis, and management of the university’s annual operating budget, long‑term planning and monthly forecast. Develops and provides financial insight and reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees. Collaborates with academic and administrative units and may supervise student interns. Duties and Responsibilities
In collaboration with leader, manages the process and preparation of the university’s annual operating and minor capital budgets. Supports development of multi‑year financial forecasts aligned with institutional priorities. Monitors and analyzes budget‑to‑actual and forecast variances, flagging material deviations. Conducts variance analysis and provides insights for senior management review and decision making. Performs the role of business partner with campus leaders to formulate strategic initiatives and special projects, including modeling of proposed actions and developing business cases aligned with university priorities. Performs forward‑looking analyses to identify opportunities and challenges in the monthly forecast that may lead to proactive action steps taken by leadership to ensure the university meets its budgetary commitments. Partners with academic and administrative units to review and update budgets and financial plans. Develops internal reports and dashboards to enhance financial visibility and provides insights for decision‑making by executive leadership. Supports creation of financial content and exhibits for Board of Trustees meetings. Directs development of institutional financial models and scenario planning, ensuring alignment with budget strategy and resource allocation priorities. Ensures data accuracy and integrity across budget, forecast, and reporting processes. Assists with maintenance and enhancement of the budget system and related tools. Coordinates and provides training and guidance to budget users across campus. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related degree Minimum 6 years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning, or analysis Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial planning systems Experience communicating complex financial information to non‑financial audiences Commitment to the mission and values of Marquette University Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
MBA Required Documents
Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents
Optional Documents Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state‑protected classification.
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