Deputy CFO

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Hiring Range: $167,185 - $208,979

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Application Notes:

• This position will be posted until November 20, 2024. The expected goal is that the chosen candidate will start on or around January 6, 2025.

• This is a hybrid role, based in Boulder, CO.

Required application materials

(Please Attach) Resume

(Please Attach) Cover Letter - Please address how your skills and experience meet the needs of this position (for more information, please refer to the Key Responsibilities and Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities sections of this job posting).

(For Candidates Selected for Interview) Inclusion Based Statement (Inclusion Statement Guidelines_1_2024)

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

Here is a brief outline of what one would expect to be responsible for in this role.

Financial/Business Management:

• Responsible for ensuring financial business policies and procedures exist and are regularly updated and ensures support and customer service to the labs and programs.

• Provides oversight and an in depth review of the financial component of all monthly and annual reports that are the responsibility of the office of the CFO.

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the Office of the CFO such as; daily fiduciary responsibilities, routine approvals, exceptions to policy, and employee issues.

• Represents the Office of the CFO in reviewing and consulting on the financial aspects of all business cases.

• Responsible for driving institutional metrics and statistics that measure financial results against multiple strategic priorities, ensuring metrics and statistics are produced on a regular basis.

• Oversight and management of the activities in the Unrestricted General Fund and the Renewal and Replacement Fund.

• Provides support during the preparation of the Audit and Finance Committee packet by preparing the agenda, reviewing the financial report compilations, and coordinating the presentations with the CFO.

• Develops reports in compliance with the NSF Large Facilities Manual.

Financial Compliance

• Interpret, communicate, and implement changes related to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Uniform Guidance, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs)

• Interfaces with the internal auditor to ensure that all internal audit requirements are met and required audits are supported. Ensures timely and effective resolution of all audit issues.

Team Management:

• Ensures the service culture is consistent with the values of UCAR and maintains the highest levels of customer focus and integrity.

• Manages the teams' resource allocation of space, people, and finances within budgeted parameters.

• Recruits, develops and retains staff with a focus on diversity and high performance individuals.

• Develops and maintains effective team processes for communication, constructive debate, conflict resolution, identifying innovation opportunities and joint problem solving.

Leadership

• Provides professional and managerial leadership to the CFO team as delegated by the CFO in line with the organization's values of providing support to our internal and external stakeholders

• Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team and a member of the COO Coordination Team.

• Act with the delegated authority of the CFO as directed.

• Lead the development of the annual objectives/goals alignment and succession planning processes for all positions within the Office of the CFO and help employees implement these goals.

• Manages the Office of the CFO's Diversity Plan.

• Provides leadership for special projects as assigned by the CFO.

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:

Education & Experience (Required/Desired):

Required:

• Undergraduate degree/diploma in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics

• MBA or relevant work experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum 10 years' prior directly relevant experience, including 3 years' prior supervisory experience

Desired:

• Experience in a non-profit organization

• Experience in a federally funded non-profit environment

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (Required/Desired):

• Demonstrate a high level of current technical and professional skills in the areas of finance and financial management.

• Experience at a senior level in managing complex strategic operational issues.

• Experience in the interface between strategic development and operational deliver.

• Experience in workforce planning.

• Experience in leading and developing a team approach in a multi-disciplinary environment.

• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, communications and presentation skills.

• Understanding of capital markets and banking, risk management, investments and debt.

• Demonstrated experience in delivering financial management as a service to internal departments.

• General knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

• Effective supervisory and mentoring/coaching skills.

• Proven leadership skills and ability to achieve organizational goals; effective coaching/mentoring skills, and project management experience.

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance, UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions)

• 10 paid holidays

• 10 days of sick leave each year

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost

Our organization is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and fostering a culture where everyone feels welcome and supported. To learn more about these efforts, visit the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategic Plan and our Diversity & Inclusion: A Welcoming Workplace site.

Research shows that women and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they do not meet almost 100% of the desired skills and experience. Please note this is not necessary! If you meet the minimum requirements and have a passion for the work, you are encouraged to apply. We can provide on-the-job training for the rest!

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

At UCAR|NCAR|UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun's core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid, fully-remote and/or flexible work schedules.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy.Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

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Visa Wait Times

Please consider the length of visa procurement when applying for this posting, understanding that you will not be able to begin employment until you are able to get a visa and enter the U.S.