Director of Finance and Strategic Budgeting
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, United States
Overview
Director of Finance and Strategic Budgeting
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Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Base pay range:
$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Posting details: Job Code 18414. Department: Office of the Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences. Location: VCU. This position is full-time and exempt. Duties & Responsibilities
The Director of Finance and Strategic Budgeting provides strategic financial planning and leadership for the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS). Responsibilities include: Strategic leadership of financial planning and operating budget management; align financial resources with organizational goals and priorities. Advise the Dean, Associate Deans, and leadership on financial strategy and programmatic priorities; foster accountability, collaboration, and service excellence. Ensure compliance with university, federal, and state laws, regulations, and policies; supervise a team of financial analysts and specialists; lead day-to-day operational finance activities. Coordinate with sponsored programs, endowments, and auxiliary services; contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic execution. Lead institutional change efforts, communicate transitions clearly, engage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement with professionalism. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience. Significant financial leadership in large, complex organizations (nonprofit/government sectors acceptable). Experience developing and managing strategic plans, multi-year financial models, annual operating budgets, and complex fiscal operations. Strong background in financial systems, modeling, and advanced data analysis; problem solving and innovative administrative/financial solutions. Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop staff; ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive results. Commitment to respectful, professional, and civil work environment; experience with sponsored programs and university foundation accounts. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Extensive university-level financial management experience; ability to oversee diverse academic program finances and compliance requirements. Experience managing sponsored programs and foundation accounts with solid understanding of compliance and reporting. Job Requirements
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Additional Details
E‑Class : UF - University Employee FT Job FTE : 1 Exemption Status : Exempt Job Category : Executive and Senior Leadership Salary Range : $140,000 to $160,000 Target Hire Date : 11/25/2025 Application & Contact
Documents Needed: Cover letter, resume/CV, list of three professional references with contact information. Contact: dnhairston@vcu.edu Location & Unit
Location: Richmond, VA (VCU). Unit:
College of Humanities and Sciences MBU
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Director of Finance and Strategic Budgeting
at
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Base pay range:
$140,000.00/yr - $160,000.00/yr Posting details: Job Code 18414. Department: Office of the Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences. Location: VCU. This position is full-time and exempt. Duties & Responsibilities
The Director of Finance and Strategic Budgeting provides strategic financial planning and leadership for the College of Humanities and Sciences (CHS). Responsibilities include: Strategic leadership of financial planning and operating budget management; align financial resources with organizational goals and priorities. Advise the Dean, Associate Deans, and leadership on financial strategy and programmatic priorities; foster accountability, collaboration, and service excellence. Ensure compliance with university, federal, and state laws, regulations, and policies; supervise a team of financial analysts and specialists; lead day-to-day operational finance activities. Coordinate with sponsored programs, endowments, and auxiliary services; contribute to long-term financial planning and strategic execution. Lead institutional change efforts, communicate transitions clearly, engage stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement with professionalism. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required; 5–7+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience. Significant financial leadership in large, complex organizations (nonprofit/government sectors acceptable). Experience developing and managing strategic plans, multi-year financial models, annual operating budgets, and complex fiscal operations. Strong background in financial systems, modeling, and advanced data analysis; problem solving and innovative administrative/financial solutions. Proven ability to lead, supervise, and develop staff; ability to build cross-functional relationships and drive results. Commitment to respectful, professional, and civil work environment; experience with sponsored programs and university foundation accounts. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Extensive university-level financial management experience; ability to oversee diverse academic program finances and compliance requirements. Experience managing sponsored programs and foundation accounts with solid understanding of compliance and reporting. Job Requirements
Light lifting (
Additional Details
E‑Class : UF - University Employee FT Job FTE : 1 Exemption Status : Exempt Job Category : Executive and Senior Leadership Salary Range : $140,000 to $160,000 Target Hire Date : 11/25/2025 Application & Contact
Documents Needed: Cover letter, resume/CV, list of three professional references with contact information. Contact: dnhairston@vcu.edu Location & Unit
Location: Richmond, VA (VCU). Unit:
College of Humanities and Sciences MBU
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