Assistant Director, Finance & Administration

The Assistant Director of Finance & Administration works collaboratively with the Graduate School Finance & Administration (GSASFA) team to manage financial and human resource operations for the Wake Forest University Graduate School of Arts & Sciences.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance with three to five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Strong logical and analytical problem-solving skills; strong critical thinking skills with attention to detail.
• Knowledge of auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Proven communication skills, both verbally and in writing; ability to convey financial & other complex concepts in layman terms to non-financial professionals.
• Knowledge of University, Human Resources, Budget, and Financial Planning practices, policies, and procedures, or ability to acquire knowledge in a short period.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to prioritize workload and organize workflow.
• Ability to work independently/ under minimal supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural questions.
• Ability to hold sensitive information confidential.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Vacation days
• Sick leave
• Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement