Associate Director of Finance

Salary Grade

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Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $60,906 and $77,047, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description

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POSITION OBJECTIVE

Operating with a high degree of independence, the associate director serves as the primary operational actor for the Case School of Engineering's fiscal planning and financial activities. This role requires a unique "hands-on" leader who seamlessly toggles between high-level fiscal objectives and the detailed daily management of dean's office accounts. The incumbent is responsible for the full lifecycle of financial management from the execution of manual journal entries and monthly reconciliations to the development of multi-year strategic forecasts. The associate director will partner with the executive director to manage the school's budgeting and forecasting process, internal controls, and data analytics. Acting as a key deputy and first-tier reviewer, the associate director manages the school's financial processes, ensuring the executive director is proactively and timely informed of material financial changes and risks and their underlying drivers. In supporting these processes, the incumbent maintains regular, collaborative communication with department directors, acting as an accessible technical advisor to guide the completion of core financial deliverables, including quarterly forecasts and annual budgets, while clarifying standard school-level financial procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Lead and execute school-level fiscal planning and daily d...