Director, Business & Finance – School of Medicine

Emory University

Director for Business & Finance overseeing financial reporting and compliance at Emory School of Medicine. Collaborating with departments to enhance budgeting and fiscal planning processes.

Posted 6/2/2026full-timeAtlanta • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Leads and coordinates the All Funds business and financial reporting for the SOM and key components of Woodruff Health Science Center
Ensures compliance with university and external regulations
Manages fund accounting, prepares financial statements, and collaborates with academic and administrative departments to support budgeting, projections/forecasts, and fiscal planning
Drives financial results through collaborating and leading the departments through accurate standardized reporting to meet strategic goals
Coordinates with the controller's team to ensure the integrity of financial data and reporting processes
Provides recommendations for strategy, vision, and direction
Instills a culture of continuous improvement and effectively adapts to dynamic environments
Collaborates in major process redesign and innovation projects as a business owner
Serves as a key technical resource for the Dean's Office, department chairs, administrators, and the finance group
Creates and reviews financial reporting and dashboards for the School of Medicine and primary departments within the Woodruff Health Science Center
Reports to the CFO of the School of Medicine and manages complex accounting and control functions
Develops system and procedure requirements to support organizational reporting
Assists in planning, directing, and monitoring budgeting, projections/forecasts, and financial reporting
Reviews accounting data to ensure accuracy and identifies and resolves problems
Prepares interim and annual financial results and designs frameworks for timely, accurate reporting
Drives continuous critical analysis of existing systems and processes and produces or reviews ad hoc financial reports and analyses.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 10 years of related financial experience
A CPA, MBA, or CFA is preferred
Fund accounting and financial reporting knowledge and experience are desirable
An understanding of emerging technologies and their application to university information systems and experience in auditing and internal controls are desirable
Ability to provide innovative leadership in a dynamic environment and to work collaboratively with multiple constituents
Knowledge of and ability to apply, interpret, and implement GAAP
Knowledge and understanding of accounting systems
Advanced analytical skills to review and analyze complex financial information
Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
Strong leadership and management skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and Safety Information Not Applicable

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Hard Skills & Tools

fund accountingfinancial reportingbudgetingprojectionsfinancial statementsGAAPauditinginternal controlsanalytical skillsfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailcontinuous improvementstrategic visionadaptabilitycommunicationinnovationorganizational skills

Certifications

CPAMBACFA