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Brookings Hall, United States of America

Senior Director, Academic Financial Operations (Hybrid) - Office of the Provost.

HYBRIDLEADERSHIPFINANCE & LEGAL$110K–160K/YR
Location ST. LOUIS, MO 63130 Scheduled Hours 37.5 Position Summary Responsible for stewarding the financial vision of the Executive Vice Chancellor & Provost, providing financial analysis, advice, and governance oversight for Office of the Provost and Central Fiscal Units that report to the provost. Manages strategic funds in the Provost’s office and develops high-quality financial and operational analyses and presentations, including but not limited to, financial forecasts, annual and long-range operating and capital budgets, and financial models. Reporting to the Provost, the Senior Director implements Provost and Central Finance directed goals and objectives, oversees and evaluates financial and administrative activities across assigned areas, and serves as a key point of financial partnership for Provost-led CFU leadership. Works closely with the Central Finance team and the Chief Budget Officer, and interfaces with a wide constituency of partners across the institution. Job Description Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Support and advise Provost and office leaders on financial matters including but not limited to review of CFU reporting unit budgets and forecasts, review of new initiatives and financial modeling, financial management, and strategic support. Oversee financial operation and budgets for the provost office including the Vice Provosts and support staff. Manage all Workday processes in conjunction with shared services units in HR and Finance. Sets framework of Workday usage, managing reporting, and reviewing/approving transactions. Manage central provost strategic funds including current and future commitments, tracking to ensure available funding, and managing award coordination and transfers. Manage general operational issues for the office including, but not limited to, space management, support for committees, problem resolution, and ideas for continuous improvement. Act as the primary point of financial liaison between the Provost's Office and Provost-led CFU finance, ensuring consistent financial reporting practices and surfacing emerging issues for Provost/Central Finance visibility. Function as a technical and policy expert on budgetary, financial, accounting, operational matters. Conduct confidential information gathering to enable leaders to make decisions including challenges and opportunities that may arise during budget development. Perform other duties as assigned Working Conditions: Job Location / Working Conditions Normal office environment. This position is hybrid with the option to be fully remote. Physical Effort Typically sitting at desk or table. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Ability to move to on and off-campus locations. 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 Education: Bachelor's degree Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position. Work Experience: Relevant Experience (10 Years) Skills: Not Applicable Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position. More About This Job This position is hybrid with the option to be fully remote. Required Qualifications: Ten years of progressively responsible experience and proven abilities. Preferred Qualifications: CPA and/or Master’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline. Experience using Workday Finance and HCM systems. Demonstrated financial expertise; strong technical knowledge and skills; broad and thorough knowledge of GAAP, not-for-profit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling and analysis. Experience working in an academic environment. Five years of leadership experience in relevant field(s). Salary Range: The budgeted range for this position is: $110,000 - $160,000 Annually. Preferred Qualifications Education: M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Skills: Academic Administration, Budgeting, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Financial Analysis, Financial Management, Financial Reports, Interact with All Levels of Management, Interpersonal Communication, Interpersonal Relationship Management, Multiple Project Management, Multitasking, Problem Solving, Willingness to Learn, Working Independently Grade G17 Salary Range $110,300.00 - $194,200.00 / 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. Benefits Statement Personal Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ EEO Statement Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended. Q: Can I create a job alert to notify me when jobs of interest are posted? A: Yes! After you create a Candidate Home account, you can set up and manage job alerts to be sent to you either daily or weekly, according to the filters you select. You can add, edit, or delete job alerts at any time. You will need to opt in to communications from WashU when you set up your first alert and will only receive alerts for jobs posted after the alert has been created. Set alerts today so you do not miss any new opportunities! Washington University in St. Louis' collective success is significantly attributed to the passion and outstanding efforts of our community. Our staff, faculty and trainees are committed to excellence and dedicated to carrying out our missions of research, teaching and patient care. WashU prides itself on being a place where people matter, and serious work is done. Our people work together in an inclusive community that celebrates diverse perspectives, collaboration and innovation. We are a community of individuals inspired to work together to develop big ideas and tackle challenging problems. We value the well-being of our people. WashU strives to create a positive employee experience where staff, faculty and trainees thrive, both personally and professionally. Our employees find meaning, connection and vitality in their work and life with a healthy work-life balance and support to learn, grow and make an impact at WashU, the community and the world. Useful Links Who We Are Human Resources Benefits Living in St. Louis Frequently Asked Questions 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. Regulatory Postings Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Poster (English; Spanish)
Pay
$110k–160k/yr
Where
Brookings Hall, United States of America
Work
Hybrid
Type
Not stated
Posted
9 Oct, 2026
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