Director of Finance

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Requirements

Georgetown University in Qatar (GU-Q), located in Doha, is seeking an experienced and strategic financial leader to serve as its Director of Finance.

Key Accountabilities:

• In close consultation with the COO, help oversee the execution GU-Q’s financial management strategy.
• Oversee and manage the following functions: general accounting including accounts payable and accounts receivable, payroll approvals, procurement including development and negotiation of contracts, treasury operations, as well as student financial services.
• Manage and coordinate all fiscal reporting requirements for GU-Q, including coordination of all audit activities.
• Ensure all monthly and year-end accounting activities are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.
• Coordinate all quarterly and yearly budgeting activities.

Key Activities:

• Ensure that all GU-Q programs and activities are carried out in accordance with the Qatar Foundation (QF) agreement.
• In close collaboration with the COO, provide leadership in financial policy formulation, revenue and expenditure management, and capital budget management.
• Develop, communicate, manage and provide guidance to faculty and staff on university financial policies and procedures.
• Establish the annual planning and budget process and incorporate planning parameters to develop 5-year financial plans at the department level.
• Ensure adequate controls are in place and substantiating documentation is approved to ensure compliance with audits, regulatory and/or reporting requirements.
• Provide support in major contract negotiations, acquisitions, and/or joint venture opportunities.
• Oversee student financial services, procurement and payment, and treasury operations, including foreign gift and contracts reporting to the GU Office of Compliance for Department of Education reporting.
• Develop a financial framework and model for managing all assets and liabilities of the organization over the useful life of those assets and liabilities.
• Collaborate with appropriate University divisions to evaluate, plan, and deploy the use of technology and related processes to advance the mission of the University.
• Liaise with appropriate units to ensure pre- and post-award compliance with sponsor and university requirements.
• Serve as a liaison with the Main Campus Finance Office, GU-Q HR, the Office of the Chief Financial Officer, Sponsored Programs, Internal Audit and other appropriate departments at GU-Q or GU-DC.
• Develop and maintain adequate financial forecasting models.
• Prepare financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee the work of staff, including setting and reviewing performance objectives, and identifying training and development needs.
• Liaise with Human Resources to manage recruitment, hiring, onboarding and offboarding of direct reports, as required.
• Respond to urgent requests and concerns via email, texts, and phone calls outside of normal working hours.
• Other similar duties, as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge & Understanding of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, and GASB.
• Knowledge of process improvement and security best practices.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial information system technology, including web-based applications.
• Excellent judgment and creative problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to present a service-oriented approach in a highly-regulated and compliance-driven environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, management, finance or business administration. 
• Master’s degree is preferred.
• CPA certification is preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years’ of progressively responsible management experience, preferably in a large, complex institution of higher education.
• Demonstrated leadership interpreting and applying federal and fiscal policies, regulations and reporting requirements.
• Experience in providing leadership to a diverse staff.
• Experience evaluating and making improvements in internal controls.

Expatriate Benefits and Relocation Support

GU-Q offers a highly competitive expatriate benefits package including a monthly transportation and home leave travel allowance, worldwide health insurance, and generous private school tuition support for accompanying children, along with other benefits.

Relocating to a new country can be a significant undertaking, and GU-Q is committed to providing comprehensive relocation support. This includes assistance with visa processing, arranging travel to Qatar, fully furnished temporary accommodation, transportation upon arrival, and campus orientation, helping new employees and their families settle into life in Qatar and the GU-Q community.

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Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.