Job Description

Job Responsibilities

Lead annual budget development, budget entry, forecasting, and multiyear financial planning for the assigned Student Support portfolio.
Serve as the primary financial advisor to portfolio leadership on resource needs, affordability, funding strategies, and financial sustainability.
Monitor financial performance, analyze variances and emerging risks, and develop recommendations for corrective action or resource reallocation.
Evaluate staffing, programmatic initiatives, commitments, and other funding requests through financial modeling and scenario analysis.
Coordinate monthly and year-end financial reviews and ensure appropriate resolution of significant financial issues. Serve as an escalation point for complex budgetary and financial matters within the portfolio.
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to Associate Directors and other Budget and Operations staff and represent the organization on institutional financial initiatives.
Support special projects, institutional analyses, and other financial planning initiatives as assigned.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 7 to 10 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Preferred qualifications include significant experience in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis within a complex organization, preferably in higher education.
The successful candidate should demonstrate strong analytical judgment, the ability to translate financial information into strategic recommendations, and experience advising senior leaders on resource allocation and financial sustainability.
Familiarity with University financial systems, policies, and fund accounting is highly desirable, along with strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Application Requirement

A Cover Letter and Resume/CV are required to be considered for this position. Please upload your Cover Letter where it asks you to upload your Resume/CV; multiple documents are allowed.