Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Executive Director, Finance |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Finance/Accounting/Purchasing |
| Department |
CINJ - Finance |
| Overview |
RUTGERS CANCER INSTITUTE VISION, MISSION, AND CORE VALUES:
VISION:
Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves.
MISSION:
Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities.
CORE VALUES:
Curiosity and Discovery: encouraging an environment of continuous inquiry, creativity, and innovation to generate new knowledge
Integrity: earning the trust of those we serve and each other through honesty, transparency, accountability, and continuous reflection
Collaboration: approaching all opportunities with an understanding that together we are better and can achieve more; promoting and maintaining an environment of teamwork and shared knowledge
Respect and Caring: consistently demonstrating caring, compassion, and respect through our words and actions
Perseverance: maintaining an unwavering commitment to our mission; embracing change, overcoming obstacles, and creating and recreating the path to achieve our goals |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking an Executive Director of Finance within the Finance Department at the Rutgers Cancer Institute.
The Executive Director of Finance is responsible for providing leadership and oversight of all financial aspects of the Rutgers Cancer Institute, a matrix organization with complex funding sources including patient services, federal and state grants, contractual income with external business partners for clinical care, and a partner and affiliate network.
The Executive Director of Finance has responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial activities of the Cancer Center with independent financial reporting to Chief Financial & Administrative Officer and Deputy Director for Administration & Planning.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
- Directs and oversees all aspects of finance and accounting for RCI, an independent institute within the University, aligning financial management with the strategic objectives of the Center and the University.
- Strategic financial planning for Rutgers-wide initiatives.
- Creates and presents detailed reports on financial performance, strategy, philanthropy, etc to Cancer Center leadership.
- Ensures credibility of institutional financial and provides timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts.
- Evaluates and advises on the financial impact of strategic planning and new business and program development for the institute.
- Designs, implements, and oversees a variety of financial business models with external partners.
- Oversees process for financial planning, budget development, and consolidation of financial reports for the cancer center.
- Provides recommendations to the Cancer Center to strategically enhance financial performance and leverage business opportunities.
- Oversees hiring, development and appropriate allocation of all Finance Department staff members to ensure day-to-day financial operations and strategic initiatives are achieved.
- Designs and implements internal controls to ensure compliance with applicable Federal, State and Local regulatory laws.
- Ensures that the staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
44S |
| Salary Details |
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| Minimum Salary |
214779.000 |
| Mid Range Salary |
271700.000 |
| Maximum Salary |
328620.000 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discount programs
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| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours |
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| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
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| Work Arrangement |
This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement. |
| Union Description |
Executives and Directors |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
- Masters' Degree in Business, Finance, or Health Care Administration or a relevant field is required.
- Minimum ten (10) years of progressively more responsible experience in a finance management role required.
- An additional five (5) years of experience in a senior leadership role required.
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Prior fiscal management experience with complex funding sources inclusive of patient services, Federal and State grants, contractual income for clinical care and affiliate network agreements is required.
- Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment is required.
- Effective oral and communication skills.
- Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Experience in a complex academic health center strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred.
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| Equipment Utilized |
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| Physical Demands and Work Environment |
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:
- Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing.
- No special vision requirements.
- Lifting up to 25 lbs.
WORK
ENVIRONMENT:
- Office environment. Moderate noise.
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| Special Conditions |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
26ST0468 |
| Posting Open Date |
03/11/2026 |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Downtown New Brunswick |
| City |
New Brunswick |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
Rutgers University
life insurance, employee discount
Mar 12, 2026