Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Role Purpose:
The senior director drives the financial planning and budgetary cycles for the university’s supporting functions, establishing robust financial models and providing data-driven decision support to ensure fiscal stability and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning and Budgetary Modeling: Lead the development of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for non-academic areas, establishing the underlying financial models, scenarios, and assumptions
- Operational Analysis and Decision Support: Perform in-depth analyses of day-to-day operational activities to provide financial decision support and solve complex fiscal issues
- Process Improvement and Efficiency Evaluation: Design and implement financial processes that improve operational performance and assist in evaluating the overall planning cycle
- Budget Consolidation and Fiscal Reporting: Act as the expert point of consolidation for all area budgets, preparing comprehensive budget hearing presentations that justify expense and capital requirements
- Departmental Liaison and Technical Guidance: Serve as the primary focal point for area administrators regarding financial processes, providing expert guidance throughout the fiscal year
- General Administrative Support: Perform other administrative duties as required
Qualifications and Skills:
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, MBA or CMA credential highly preferred
- Minimum of 12 years of experience, including seven years in a management role ideally within a large-scale educational or non-profit institution
Technical Skills:
- Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff, with strong collaborative and supervisory skills
- Financial and Technical Expertise: Expertise in Excel and financial modeling or risk systems
- Proficient with financial software systems and deep knowledge of accounting principles
- Strategic and Analytical: Strong analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills
- Ability to work independently on competing, deadline-sensitive priorities
- Service and Organizational: Superior organizational, communication, and presentation skills
- Exceptional customer service/vendor management experience required
This position is open until November 17, 2026
Placement is based on the candidate’s experience and skills. Only candidates who make it to the short list will be contacted.
"The American University in Cairo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply."
“We thank all individuals who have expressed interest in working at The American University in Cairo.”
