Financial Manager (Neurology)

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Financial Manager for the Neurofibromatosis Therapeutic Acceleration Program (NTAP). NTAP’s mission is to identify and develop new therapies for Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)-associated tumors. The program currently partners with more than 90 academic, government, and private organizations to advance NF1 research and manages a budget exceeding $120 million. The Financial Manager is responsible for the comprehensive fiscal management of NTAP. This role oversees financial activities across a diverse portfolio of funding sources, including general funds, grants, contracts, and gift accounts, ensuring accurate stewardship and alignment with organizational priorities. The position leads the development and management of budgets, provides financial planning and cost analysis, and performs in-depth financial modeling and forecasting to support sound financial performance and efficient resource allocation.

The Financial Manager is responsible for the fiscal management of a department or significant business unit. Manages financial activities involving a variety of accounts in the area’s portfolio, e.g. general funds, grants, contracts, and gift accounts. Oversees the development and management of budgets. Responsible for overall financial planning and cost analysis for the area. Performs comprehensive analysis of financial data and makes projections to ensure financial performance and the efficient use of resources. Reports to senior level management and directly supervises or oversees the related work of financial and administrative staff. Provides data and tools for decision making to improve financial and administrative processes. Represents the area and liaises with internal teams and institutional stakeholders on issues related to the fiscal performance of the area.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist senior management with strategic financial planning.
• Provide financial consultation and direction for significant complex projects, business operations, and initiatives.
• Oversee the development of all types of the department/unit budgets.
• Review final budgets to ensure application of appropriate cost rates, such as indirect and benefit rates and confirm anticipated personnel actions are calculated appropriately.
• Responsible for monitoring and overall analysis of budget patterns, expenditures, and revenue.
• Oversee processes for the management of all active budget accounts. Provide oversight for the appropriate expenditure of funds.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure resolution of funding shortfalls.
• Provide management for overall department/division financial systems. Develop, implement, and oversee the continued improvement of financial systems and processes.
• Supervise and/or exercise authority over administrative and/or financial staff responsible for finance related work.
• Develop complex financial reports for forecasting, trending, and results analysis. Develop management, narrative, and statistical reports as needed.
• Review and approve all finance-related documents, e.g. capital expenditures proposals, profit plans, operating records, and financial statements.
• Represent the department/unit and make formal presentations regarding overall fiscal status.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant university and/or agency regulations and restrictions
• Collaborate with appropriate internal and external administrative offices to ensure that required policies and procedures are followed.
• Use various software applications, such as spreadsheets, relational databases, statistical packages, and graphics packages to assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field.

• Five years of progressively responsible related financial and financial management experience, e.g., planning, directing, monitoring, organizing, and controlling the monetary resources of a department, center, or unit.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master’s degree in related field.

Technical Qualifications & Specialized Certifications

• Strong analytical and modeling capabilities, including extensive knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Development - Intermediate
• Budget Management - Intermediate
• Business Planning - Intermediate
• Data Management and Analysis - Intermediate
• Financial Analysis - Advanced
• Financial Analysis and Reporting - Advanced
• Financial Controls - Intermediate
• Financial Management and Oversight - Intermediate
• Financial Planning - Intermediate
• Financial Software - Intermediate
• Process Improvement - Intermediate
• Regulatory Compliance - Intermediate

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Financial Manager  
Role/Level/Range: ATP/04/PE  
Starting Salary Range: $73,300 - $128,3000 Annually ($100,800 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F 8:30 am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Neuro Neurological Oncology  
Personnel area: School of Medicine