Finance Director - Institutional Stewardship & Planning

Washington University in St. Louis

Missouri

Hybrid

USD 156,000 - 274,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Senior Director of Financial Management & Stewardship to oversee disciplined financial monitoring of institutional commitments, investments, and governance processes.

The role maintains funding visibility, encumbrance tracking, and detailed reviews across schools and units to surface issues early. The position emphasizes leadership in management reporting, trend analysis, and strategic financial forecasting, working with senior administration to ensure

Qualifications

Eight years of related financial management, financial planning and analysis, or institutional stewardship experience.
Strong ability to maintain and interpret sophisticated financial models.
Working knowledge of university funding sources and restrictions.

Responsibilities

Maintains and monitors financial models and tracking mechanisms supporting major institutional commitments, investments, and management decisions; ensures commitments are encumbered and funding sources are identified.
Provides ongoing financial monitoring and performance assessment across schools and units, including forecast monitoring and reconciliation.
Leads periodic financial reviews of schools, units, and programs; identifies financial issues and trends and works with leadership on resolution.
Produces management reporting and trend analysis for senior leadership, ensuring visibility into financial exposure and obligations.
Provides ad hoc financial analysis and support to senior leadership as needed.