Associate Vice President for Finance - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University
life insurance, tuition assistance
United States, D.C., Washington
Mar 29, 2025
Associate Vice President for Finance - Georgetown University Law Center Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation's capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings - and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made. The Associate Vice President for Finance (AVPF) is the Chief Financial Officer for Georgetown University Law Center (Georgetown Law). Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Georgetown Law, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the University Chief Financial Officer (University CFO), the AVPF leads financial planning, budgeting, capital financing, and fiscal management for Georgetown Law's $200 million operating budget and its long-term capital projects. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Partner closely with the Dean, COO, and senior leadership team to develop and implement strategies that advance the Law Center's academic and research missions, ensuring long-term financial sustainability and operational effectiveness. Provide leadership over all finance-related functions and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to support Georgetown Law's continued growth and global impact. Serve as a core member of the Georgetown Law executive leadership team, participating in strategic decision-making related to finance, capital planning, and resource allocation. In collaboration with the COO, the Dean, and senior faculty leaders, advise on resource prioritization, ensuring the alignment of financial strategies with Georgetown Law's academic, research, and service missions. Work Interactions The AVPF reports to the COO of Georgetown Law and maintains a dotted-line reporting relationship to the University CFO to ensure consistency in financial planning and policy implementation across the university. The AVPF also serves as a key liaison with external partners, including government agencies, auditors, and international partners such as the Center for Transnational Legal Studies (CTLS) in London. Senior Business Officers in Georgetown Law's Centers and Institutes have a dotted-line reporting relationship to the AVPF, who collaborates with these leaders on recruitment, performance management, and fiscal stewardship. Requirements and Qualifications Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible financial management and leadership experience in a complex organization, preferably within higher education or nonprofit institutions Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required; advanced degree (MBA, MPA, CPA, or equivalent) strongly preferred Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, financial planning, capital project financing, and financial modeling Proven ability to manage large-scale budgets (minimum $200 million), complex capital projects, and global initiatives Strong working knowledge of federal and international regulatory compliance, including tax compliance in multiple jurisdictions Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across academic, administrative, and external stakeholder groups Experience in fund accounting, grants management, and research funding oversight Advanced technological skills, including financial systems implementation and data analytics Proven ability to lead diverse teams and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement Commitment to Georgetown University's Jesuit values, including advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion Work Mode Designation This position has been designated as On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position's mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University's mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation. Pay Range: The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is: $135,188.00 - $264,291.85 Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University's business needs and external factors. Current Georgetown Employees: If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS (gms.georgetown.edu) using your Net ID and password. 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