Strategic Finance Director, Engineering & Computing

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

George Mason University is seeking a Director of Finance for the College of Engineering and Computing. The role provides strategic leadership for all financial activities, including budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

You will supervise the finance team, develop policies, and partner with university administration to ensure fiscal health and growth. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, you will drive strategic financial initiatives, develop multi-year plans, and deliver

Qualifications

• Leadership and management of financial strategy, planning, and execution.
• Experience overseeing financial operations for a complex organization.
• Ability to align strategic initiatives with financial plans.

Responsibilities

• Develops longer-term financial plans (3-year) and scenarios.
• Oversees annual operating budget process and detailed budgets.
• Produces monthly financial reporting on variances and performance.
• Leads Finance team supervision, development, and performance reviews.
• Collaborates with University administration and other colleges/units.

Skills

Leadership & management

Financial planning

Strategic analysis

Communication across stakeholders

Team development

Education

Master's degree or advanced degree

Job description

George Mason University is seeking a Director of Finance for the College of Engineering and Computing. The role provides strategic leadership for all financial activities, including budget planning, forecasting, reporting, and compliance.

You will supervise the finance team, develop policies, and partner with university administration to ensure fiscal health and growth. Reporting to the Chief Business Officer, you will drive strategic financial initiatives, develop multi-year plans, and deliver