Director of Financial Operations (DFO)
Company: Central State University
Location: Washington
Posted on: June 2, 2025
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Job Description:
Posting NumberPosting Number 0801651Classification TitleDirector
of Financial Operations (DFO)DepartmentResearch and Economic
DevelopmentDepartment Contact
Emailtrobertson-anderson@centralstate.eduJob Summary/Basic
FunctionJob Summary:The Division of Research and Economic
Development and 1890 Land-Grant Programs at Central State
University (CSU) seeks a Director of Financial Operations (DFO) to
manage the administration of all USDA Federal and State, Capacity,
and Foundation funds and assist the Director of Land-Grant Programs
with the financial management of all awards. The incumbent will
work closely with the 1890 Land-Grant programs implementation team
and be responsible for overall grant compliance in conjunction with
the Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSP&R),
reporting and invoicing as well as providing grant administration
and budget management support to the Land Grant Director and
program staff. In addition, the DFO will work closely with the Land
Grant Director and staff to implement and support finance and
accounting procedures and policies across the Division. The DFO
will work closely with the Director for OSP&R as well as the
Dean for the College of Engineering, Science, Technology and
Agriculture. The successful candidate will have at minimum of five
years of experience managing grants in a College of Agriculture at
an 1890 Land-Grant university, excellent accounting skills, keen
attention to detail and a strong understanding of Academia and the
1890 Land-Grant tripartite mission.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:Grant Administration Compliance:--- Provide
oversight to ensure compliance with all 1890 Land-Grant Programs
and grant specific requirements, serving as 1890 Land-Grant
Programs' expert on individual grant requirements and regulations
and developing systems and processes to ensure that 1890 Land-Grant
Programs is in full compliance.--- Develop and implement training
for all 1890 Land-Grant Programs funded grants on grant
compliance.--- Develop and implement strategies and processes to
ensure an effective and efficient grant administration process for
the 1890 Land-Grant Programs that monitors project success, budget
expenditures, trends, compliance, etc.--- Work with Accounts
Payable and Accounts Receivable to ensure that sub-awards and
vendor payments are accurate, timely, and coded correctly and that
all grant invoices are recorded into the general ledger.---
Regularly monitor and update staffing matrix showing percentages of
staff time committed to each grant, in compliance with funder
restrictions. Prepare monthly, quarterly and YTD reports detailing
staff funding sources and duration. Review staff time sheets each
payroll cycle to ensure staff charges to grants are correct.---
Establish and maintain 1890 Land-Grant Programs' official file for
each grant.--- Manage and monitor all sub-awards, in collaboration
with Director of Land-Grant and the OSP&R, to ensure grant
compliance. Identify any concerns and issues and recommend actions
to resolve them.--- Ensure 1890 Land-Grant Program's system is
regularly updated with all grant information and reports. Maintain
an organized database of active grants and pending proposals.---
Manage the procurement process in collaboration with Director of
Land-Grant Programs and OSP&R.--- Provide regular support to
Director of Land-Grant Programs in grant implementation, including
reporting, budget review, time sheet allocation, and monitor grant
budgets to ensure that funds are spent according to project
schedules and that staff adhering to budget limits.--- Work with
Director and OSP&R staff to review budgets for new grant
applications.--- Ensure the Finance Policy Manual is updated with
respect to any grant requirements.--- Work with OSP&R to
complete annual audits and resolve issues that may arise related to
grants and other assigned schedules.--- Complete assigned General
Ledger reconciliations monthly.--- Other duties as assigned.Minimum
QualificationsRequired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:--- Possess
strong communication and interpersonal skills.--- Must have the
ability to develop, present, and evaluate information
professionally and effectively.--- Strong working knowledge of
computing technology, including office software, email and
Web-based/Internet capabilities and ability to learn other
computer/PC based applications.--- High level of skill in Microsoft
360, including Teams, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.--- Must have a
strong working knowledge of computing technology, including office
software, email and web-based/internet capabilities and the ability
to learn other computer/PC-based applications including Banner, and
Adobe Creative suite.--- Detail oriented with the ability to
navigate complex institutional terrain with respect and diplomacy
and respond to multiple constituencies while sustaining effective
working relationships within a diverse multicultural
environment.--- Ability to maintain discretion, confidentiality and
prioritize projects and routine assignments for timely
completion.Minimum Qualifications
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