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Washington University in St Louis
Washington University Danforth Campus; Anheuser-Busch Hall
Source: Washington University in St Louis careers · View original posting
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Location
ST. LOUIS, MO 63130

 Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position Summary
The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership and analysis in support of the school’s mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability. This role partners with the Dean and Executive Director of Finance and Administration to lead a transparent, collaborative budget development process, monitor financial performance, and provide timely reporting and forecasting to support informed decision-making.
The Director also leverages Workday functionality to improve financial transparency, accountability, and operational efficiency across the school.
Job Description
Strategic Financial Leadership - Provides strategic financial leadership and analysis to the Dean in support of the school’s mission, priorities, and long-term financial sustainability.
Financial Planning & Stewardship - Aligns school financial planning with institutional goals and ensures responsible stewardship of resources.
Budget Development - Leads a transparent, collaborative budget development process with school leadership and administrative units.
Forecasting, Reconciliation, and Variance Analysis - Develops financial projections, monitors budget performance, and provides variance analysis, reconciliation, and forecasting.
Reporting and Financial Transparency - Creates reporting processes that promote transparency, accountability, and timely access to financial information for stakeholders.
Workday & Financial Systems - Leverages Workday functionality to improve financial operations, reporting, planning, and workflow efficiency.
Financial Review of New Initiatives - Evaluates new programs, initiatives, and financial proposals for fiscal impact and strategic alignment.
Liaison and External Financial Representation - Represents the school in financial discussions with central administration, other university units, and external partners; serves as a liaison on institutional financial matters, regulatory changes, and system updates.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Equipment
Office Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree - Business Administration
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Accounting/Business Related (5 Years)
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Compensation
$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ .
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
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