Director of Finance

About Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM), an Adtalem Global Education institution, prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. RUSVM offers research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. RUSVM has graduated more than 6,000 students and offers postgraduate master’s, PhD, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) programs accredited by the St. Christopher & Nevis Accreditation Board and the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. RUSVM is located on St. Kitts and includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic, accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

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Opportunity at a Glance

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance of ATGE Medical and Veterinary Schools, the Director of Finance at Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) leads the finance function of the University and is a key leader in the financial management and growth, of the Medical and Veterinary segment at Adtalem. The individual is responsible for providing vision, leadership, and management of the financial and strategic planning processes, and guiding teams to implement the identified objectives.

Responsibilities

• Development and submission of annual operating and capital budgets and monthly forecasts (monthly operating review).

• Creating timely, detailed, and accurate analysis of monthly actual results to budgeted results, financial reports, and financial trends.

• Develop metrics or models to improve business operations, budgeting and forecasting process.

• Perform financial analysis and modeling to identify resource and investment alternatives- Provide financial support to RUSVM leadership.

• Leads annual tuition pricing recommendations, including analysis, research and recommendations to executive leadership.

• Leads the development of analysis or other special projects to support strategic and executive management decisions as assigned by the Vice President, segment President or University Dean.

• Leads analysis of past trends and future demand; proposes strategic direction, provides thought leadership and engages senior leadership and other influencers as needed.

• Responsible for delivering the multiyear strategic plan with supporting detail and financials.

• Creates, implements, and enforces financial policies and procedures to improve overall operations and effectiveness of the University.

• Evaluates and advises management on the impact of short-term and long-range initiatives and plans.

• Ensures continuous improvement of all financial processes.

• Works with cross-functional and cross-institution project teams to solve business problems.

• Partners with strategy team(s) on the prioritization of strategic initiatives and evaluates investment opportunities for strategic and financial value.

• Completes other duties as assigned.

• Supports the preparation of quarterly reporting to the Board of Trustees. Leads monthly performance reporting to the RUSVM Dean and Dean’s Council.

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field required or related 
• MBA Preferred 
• 7 years financial planning & analysis experience required and previous consulting in higher education or healthcare preferred 
• Superior quantitative and qualitative analytical skills combined with outstanding written and verbal communication skills required
• Demonstrated management and supervisory experience required, with proven success in talent development
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and secondary research skills needed.
• Ability to synthesize and clearly articulate information a must.
• Excellent leadership and management capabilities to train and develop staff.

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation