Assistant Vice President, Budget, Financial Planning & Analysis

Position Summary

The Assistant Vice President for Budget, Financial Planning, & Analysis serves as a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing the University's budget operations, long-range financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and budget systems management. The AVP partners closely with executive leadership, academic and administrative units, and campus stakeholders to support institutional priorities through data-informed financial planning and resource allocation. This position promotes fiscal stewardship, operational effectiveness, transparency, and compliance across the University.

The Assistant Vice President for Budget, Financial Planning, & Analysis reports to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

The Assistant Vice President for Budget, Financial Planning, & Analysis serves as a strategic financial leader responsible for overseeing the University's budget operations, long-range financial planning, forecasting, financial analysis, and budget systems management. The AVP partners closely with executive leadership, academic and administrative units, and campus stakeholders to support institutional priorities through data-informed financial planning and resource allocation. This position promotes fiscal stewardship, operational effectiveness, transparency, and compliance across the University.

The Assistant Vice President for Budget, Financial Planning, & Analysis reports to the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.

• Thorough knowledge of budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, forecasting, and financial reporting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of public finance, capital budgeting, financial systems, organizational management, and statistical analysis techniques.
• Ability to uphold high standards of professionalism, ethics, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze, synthesize, and present complex financial data in a clear and meaningful manner.
• Strong leadership and project management skills, including the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives and meet deadlines.
• Ability to effectively develop and implement long-range financial strategies aligned with institutional goals.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions, prioritize multiple responsibilities, maintain confidentiality, and proactively resolve issues.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships with internal and external individuals and groups.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, budgeting software, financial reporting tools, and data analytics applications.
• Commitment to fostering inclusive and collaborative working environments.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee must comply with all applicable university, conference, and NCAA rules and regulations.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, accounting, financial analysis, or financial reporting to include experience with ERP or enterprise financial systems and analyzing financial data and preparing complex financial reports and forecasts.
• Six (6) years of experience in a leadership role within the field of finance.

• Three (3) years of experience managing the budget planning and administrative operations of a university or complex organization.
• Experience leading software implementation projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), CPA, or equivalent.

None specified.

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with extended hours as needed, especially during peak periods, to meet departmental goals.

• Typical for office environment.
• Ability to regularly move about campus to attend meetings.

• Posting Number: CA081PO
• Job Type: Full Time
• Job Category: Contract Administrator
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  07/01/2026
• Reports To: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer
• Salary: Commensurate with experience.
• Open Date: 06/01/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes

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