Senior Director, Business and Finance (UPDATED)
Posting Number req26358
Department ORP Business Services
Department Website Link ORP Business Services
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
Please note: The title of this position has been updated from Assistant Director of Finance to Senior Director, Business and Finance to better align with the structure of the hiring unit. No other changes were made to this job posting.
The Assistant Director of Finance plays a key role in overseeing financial and accounting administration including creating financial and budget reports, analyzing expenditures for compliance with budget, policies, and guidelines, developing and implementing processes, procedures, and efficiencies for an annual budget of over $40M. The Assistant Director will effectively manage, safeguard, and leverage the UACC’s financial resources. This position is responsible for various levels of financial reporting for internal and external utilization not limited to federal, state, and governing body. The Assistant Director reports to the Cancer Center Director and is accountable for fiscal management operations, including the development of systems designed to report accurate financial results. The position requires strong leadership over fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities and works in collaboration with UACC leadership, faculty, and administrators.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Center Financial Leadership:
Lead financial planning and analysis efforts for the Center to identify risks and opportunities, supporting the achievement of the Center’s short- and long-term financial objectives. Extrapolate datasets from various applications that lead to evaluating and relational data to conduct analyses to support reports and recommendations to senior leadership.
Prepare, compile, and submit annual budget for the UACC and intermediate financial forecasts. Evaluate findings, prepare reports and make recommendations to the Director of the Cancer Center and Health Sciences senior leadership.
Oversee, manage, and track institutional commitment, Director’s package, and recruitment allocations.
Create business plans; negotiate and develop a financial business plan that is both sustainable and operational, working with both leadership and stakeholders.
Manage ongoing relationships with campus constituents to ensure the satisfactory standards of service. Build relationships with departments to ensure fiscal management and commitments are utilized in accordance with guidelines.
Work with UACC leadership to develop business plans and financial budget strategies for new shared resources that are both cost effective and financially sound.
Shared Resources:
Oversee the rate studies for UACC Shared Resources and meet with Shared Resources leaders on findings and recommendations.
Analyze service utilization on UACC Shared Resources on a quarterly basis and communicate outliers and findings with Shared Resources leaders.
Meet quarterly and biannually with Shared Resource directors to review budget to actual.
Provide UACC shared resources financial and utilization reports to UACC leadership and collaborate on rate studies and budget strategies.
Prepare statistical reports, analyze complex data, and prepare financial reports and graphs.
Staff Management:
Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a team of financial professionals to ensure financial planning and analysis projects are timely and accurate.
Provide technical and financial expertise and advice to accountants and analyst to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
Coach and develop staff to enhance functional and leadership skills and expertise.
Provide internal and external training both orally and in writing on accounting systems, procedures and practices to staff, lab members and/or PI as requested.
Operations and Advising:
Direct day-to-day accounting activities in accordance with the University’s accounting policies and procedures.
Direct and oversee purchasing, accounts receivables, accounts payable, and Pcards for all Center accounts.
Review startup package and components and analyze the support needed.
Develop a sustainable compensation and stipend plan for faculty compensation that is in alignment with the Center’s initiatives.
Direct year-end closing and ensure all adjustments and entries are complete in alignment with university guidelines.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, and fiscal management
Strong financial, analytical, and modeling skills
Advanced skills in Excel and other Microsoft programs and computer systems
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented and accurate
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Demonstrated organizational and prioritization skills, along with the ability to work within tight and often conflicting deadlines
Ability to handle confidential and sensitive financial and business information
Ability to learn and use university systems to create complex reports and presentations
Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of clinical faculty recruitment
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
Minimum of 9 years of related work experience, including 5 years of managerial experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Experience leading a team, project, program, or function is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's preferred.
FLSA Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Finance
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $117,883 - $153,248
Compensation Type salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)
Grade 13
Compensation Guidance The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
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Career Stream and Level M4
Job Family Finance Business Partner
Job Function Finance
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to title or department)
Number of Vacancies 1
Target Hire Date 8/17/2026
Expected End Date
Contact Information for Candidates Drew Memmott,
[email protected]
Open Date 6/26/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
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