Strategic Budget & Finance Director

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 84,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & leave

Health insurance

Metro transit U-Pass

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the school’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance to lead a transparent budget process, monitor performance, and deliver timely reporting and forecasting. You will leverage Workday to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency across the school, aligning financial planning with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration required.
• MBA and CPA qualifications preferred.
• Minimum 5 years accounting experience; supervisory experience preferred (7 years).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Dean and executive team.
• Lead budget development and planning aligned with institutional goals.
• Forecast, reconcile, and analyze variances; deliver timely reports.
• Utilize Workday to improve financial transparency and efficiency.
• Evaluate new initiatives for fiscal impact and strategic fit.
• Represent school in financial discussions with central administration and external partners.

Skills

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

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

MBA - Master of Business Administration

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - various boards

Tools

Workday

Financial Systems

Payroll Systems

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Director of Finance to provide strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the school’s mission and long-term sustainability.

The role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance to lead a transparent budget process, monitor performance, and deliver timely reporting and forecasting. You will leverage Workday to improve transparency, accountability, and efficiency across the school, aligning financial planning with