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Manager of Dining Financial Operations

Employer
Dartmouth College
Location
New Hampshire, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Nov 23, 2022

Job Details


Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

11/18/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1011627

Position Title

Manager of Dining Financial Operations

Department this Position Reports to

Dartmouth Dining Services

Hiring Range Minimum

$76,100

Hiring Range Maximum

$95,000

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
’53 Commons, lower floor

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To provide accountability for the fiscal and business operations for Dartmouth Dining Services, with activities including preparation, monitoring and reporting of the departments’ annual operating budgets; and development of complex financial analyses and long-term financial and capital plan.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

* Five years of financial management experience.
* Significant experience developing and supporting complex financial models and reports.
* Experience implementing change.
* Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

* Advanced financial analysis skills. Equally able to work with financial details, as well as develop financial strategy.
* Ability to work with and command the respect of all levels of constituents using a collaborative approach.
* Strong understanding of accounting principles.
* Demonstrated awareness of and ability to make continuous improvements in the workplace.
* Ability to participate in and lead projects.
* Continuously assesses work processes and actively engages in process improvement.
* Ability to communicate complex concepts in a clear and effective manner. Demonstrated presentation abilities.
* Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
* Facile with developing and utilizing a variety of financial modeling tools and systems.
* Highly developed degree of confidentiality, tact, judgement and initiative.

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Julie Findley, COO - Campus Services

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment within the first 30 days may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion ending employment.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/65924

Key Accountabilities

Description

Financial Management

* Oversees all financial activity for Dartmouth Dining, including development of annual operating, position, and capital budgets; variance analysis and quarterly financial projections; and reporting.

* Works within strategic parameters established by College and divisional leaders to set the financial framework for DDS .

* Collaborates with employees and managers to understand drivers of budgetary variances and to recommend operational actions to address budget shortfalls and other variances.

* Performs analysis and recommends annual rates that are incorporated into a variety of dining plans.

* Manages the year-end close process, balancing various resources to meet established targets.

* Prepares ad-hoc analysis and what-if financial impact analysis to support management decision-making at all levels. Reporting and analysis should not be limited to financial information, but should include operational drivers of information such as temporary and student labor, meal plan enrollment, inventory management, cost of goods sold, etc.

* Serves as a financial representative for the division to College leadership by presenting the division’s financial plans and information in a clear, concise and convincing manner.

* Works closely with the Controller’s Office and Campus Services Finance team to assure adequate controls and reconciliation of cash and other revenues.

* Continuously assesses work processes and pro-actively engages in process improvement for areas of responsibility, taking care to communicate the related change impact to those affected. Takes maximum advantage of services provided by the Admin Finance Center and Admin HR Services team, and ensures transaction workflows between them are efficient and timely.

* Fiscal management of dining specific endowments and reserve accounts

* Provides guidance to department and program managers in the interpretation of College fiscal policies and in preparing and meeting budget plans; ensures compliance with divisional, institutional policies and procedures.

Percentage Of Time

90

Description

Administration

* Oversees Accounting Assistant to assure quality and accurate work is completed in a timely and friendly fashion. Sets daily, weekly, monthly, and overall job duties and goals. Sets work standards and holds the Accounting Assistant accountable.

* Maintains close and productive working relationships with both internal and external constituents. Serves as a point person for constituents to ask questions about departmental information.

* Creates and sustains an environment that fosters teamwork, excellence, respect, accountability and service. Ensures the delivery of excellent customer service to various constituencies – students, faculty, staff and visitors to the College.

Percentage Of Time

10

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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