Director of Budgets and Finance - School of Law

ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

37.5

The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the school's mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability. This role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance and Administration to lead a transparent, collaborative budget development process, monitor financial performance, and provide timely reporting and forecasting to support informed decision-making. The Director also leverages Workday functionality to improve financial transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across the school.

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership
  - Provides strategic financial leadership and analysis to the Dean in support of the school's mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Financial Planning & Stewardship
  - Aligns school financial planning with institutional goals and ensures responsible stewardship of resources.
• Budget Development
  - Leads a transparent, collaborative budget development process with school leadership and administrative units.
• Forecasting, Reconciliation, and Variance Analysis
  - Develops financial projections, monitors budget performance, and provides variance analysis, reconciliation, and forecasting.
• Reporting and Financial Transparency
  - Creates reporting processes that promote transparency, accountability, and timely access to financial information for stakeholders.
• Workday & Financial Systems
  - Leverages Workday functionality to improve financial operations, reporting, planning, and workflow efficiency.
• Financial Review of New Initiatives
  - Evaluates new programs, initiatives, and financial proposals for fiscal impact and strategic alignment.
• Liaison and External Financial Representation
  - Represents the school in financial discussions with central administration, other university units, and external partners; serves as a liaison on institutional financial matters, regulatory changes, and system updates.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Job Location/Working Conditions Normal Office Environment
• Physical Effort Typically Sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations
• Equipment Office Equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: Bachelor's degree
- Business Administration

Certifications /Professional Licenses : No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Accounting/Business Related (5 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Education: M.B.A.

- Master of Business Administration

Certifications /Professional Licenses : Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Work Experience: Supervisory (7 Years)

Skills: Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Communication, Confidentiality, Financial Information Systems, Focus Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Multicultural Environments, Payroll, Prioritization,…