University Budget Director

At a glance

Another Source is excited to partner with the University of Puget Sound on their search for a University Budget Director - a career-defining opportunity for a finance professional ready to move from budget management into institutional financial leadership. Serving as the University's lead budget and financial planning expert, this role oversees long-range financial modeling, annual budget development, forecasting, and strategic analysis across a $94.6M operating budget.

Working closely with senior leadership, Cabinet members, and Board committees, the University Budget Director plays a key role in shaping decisions that impact the future of the institution. This opportunity offers exceptional visibility, significant autonomy, exposure to executive leadership, and the chance to modernize budgeting and forecasting processes at a financially strong, mission-driven university. Learn more and apply today!

Another Source’s client,
University of Puget Sound, is recruiting a University Budget Director to join their team in Tacoma, WA.

Here’s a little about the University of Puget Sound and the opportunity:

The University of Puget Sound is a nationally recognized liberal arts university located in Tacoma, Washington. The Office of Finance delivers a comprehensive range of services to the campus community, including budgeting, accounting, financial planning and analysis, procurement, tax compliance, and financial reporting.

The University Budget Director will play a critical role in shaping the institution's financial future through strategic financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-range modeling. Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Finance, this highly visible position serves as a key financial partner to executive leadership, supporting institutional decision‑making across a $94.6 million operating budget and approximately $500 million endowment portfolio. While not directly managing endowment assets, this role develops financial models and assumptions that inform endowment draw strategies and long‑term financial sustainability planning.

This opportunity comes at an exciting time for the University as the finance team modernizes budgeting and forecasting processes, implements a new financial planning platform, and prepares for a planned leadership transition. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to overlap with a highly respected financial leader who has served the institution for more than 26 years, ensuring a thoughtful onboarding experience and strong institutional knowledge transfer.

Learn more about the University of Puget Sound's Office of Finance here:

https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-finance

What’s in it for you:

• Lead strategic financial planning for a financially strong institution with a solid balance sheet and strong credit outlook.

• Partner directly with executive leadership, Cabinet members, and Board committees on key financial decisions.

• Drive implementation of a new budgeting and forecasting platform.

• Gain visibility across all areas of the institution through extensive collaboration with campus leaders.

• Join a collaborative, supportive finance team known for its positive culture and strong working relationships.

• Benefit from a planned transition period with a long‑tenured financial leader.

• Hybrid work opportunities available following onboarding and training.

University of Puget Sound offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package:  Benefits Guide-2026 v3.pdf - Google Drive

Salary Range:$115,000 - $130,000 annually, depending on experience.
Relocation Assistance Available

About the Role:

The University Budget Director leads the University's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting functions while serving as the steward of the institution's long‑range financial planning model.

Working closely with academic and administrative leaders, the Budget Director develops integrated financial models that support strategic planning, enrollment forecasting, budget development, endowment draw analysis, and long‑term financial sustainability. The role translates complex financial data into meaningful projections,…