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.

• 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.

• Normal Office Environment

• Typically Sitting at a desk or table
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

• Office Equipment

• Bachelor's degree
  - Business Administration

• No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

• Accounting/Business Related (5 Years)

• Not Applicable

• 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.

• M.B.A.
  
  - Master of Business Administration

• 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

• Supervisory (7 Years)

• Analytical Thinking
• Budgeting
• Communication
• Confidentiality
• Financial Information Systems
• Focus Reporting
• Group Problem Solving
• Multicultural Environments
• Payroll
• Prioritization
• Professional Education
• Quantitative Abilities
• Resource Allocation
• Staff Hiring
• Student Information Systems
• Supervisory Management
• Workplace Diversity

G15

$84,200.00 - $ / Annually

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