Director of Budget and Finance​/Financial Services Specialist II

About Longwood University

A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia.

Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 41,000 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum.

A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level.

The College of Graduate and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time Director of Budget and Finance / Financial Services Specialist II (00031) anticipated to start in September 2026.

The Director of Budget and Finance is responsible for the management, oversight, analysis, reporting, and coordination of all financial operations within the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS). Because many CGPS programs and initiatives are revenue-generating, this position plays a critical role in supporting fiscal sustainability through budget planning, financial analysis, forecasting, compliance, and informed decision-making.

Serving as the central point of coordination for all college financial activities, the Director oversees the flow of financial information across the college, including purchasing, expenditures, budget development, forecasting, and reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing multiple budgets, preparing accurate and timely financial reports, tracking revenues and expenditures, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, and recommending strategies to support the effective stewardship of college and university resources.

The Director of Budget & Finance provides leadership in budget management and financial analysis and ensures compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations; represents the college and its units in financial matters; and facilitates purchases, budget transfers, and expenditures in accordance with established procedures and supervisory approval.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Extensive progressively responsible experience in budget management, financial management, accounting, and/or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial management systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly manage multiple budgets, projects, and reporting responsibilities simultaneously with accuracy and expediency.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Experience in higher education finance and budgeting.
• Experience with revenue-generating academic programs.
• Knowledge of state budgeting and procurement regulations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar professional certification.

• Budget development, implementation, monitoring, and forecasting techniques.
• Revenue-generating business models in higher education.
• Financial reporting and analysis methodologies.
• Tuition revenue, enrollment-driven budgeting, and financial sustainability models.
• Purchasing, procurement, contracting, and expenditure regulations.

• Organize complex financial activities and workflows.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare accurate, detailed financial reports.
• Evaluate financial performance and sustainability
  
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