Associate Vice President for Budgets and Financial Planning

The Associate Vice President – Budget and Financial Planning is responsible for planning and managing the University’s strategic, capital and operational planning processes, developing budgets and recommending resource allocation. They are a key participant in long-term strategic planning and goal setting for facilities, technology, and anticipated staffing needs to support the growth and development of the University.

They are responsible for financial review and analyses and collection of financial and program information on institutional needs and relating those needs to available resources in a manner that will facilitate executive decision-making. The AVP manages all aspects of the Budget Office including the daily activities of the University budget while ensuring compliance with policies, procedures, regulations and statutes.

Educational Experience: MBA and or CPA degree in accounting or finance or commensurate experience

• Plans and directs the annual institutional budgeting process; analyzes budget and actual trends; interprets and communicates budget results to a variety of constituencies, including the Presidents Cabinet and the Board of Trustees.


• Coordinates the internal strategic budgeting process to ensure compatibility with the institutional goals and objectives, to ensure that the budget is developed in alignment with the resources available, and to ensure the integrity and effectiveness of the budgeting process.


• Works closely with the EVP/CFO to develop, analyze, and present management information as is necessary for financial analysis and forecasting, evaluation of programs and internal allocations, and to support sound executive decision making.


• Develops the criteria, formats and guidance to be used by all programs in the preparation of their annual budget requests


• Develops, recommends and implements financial planning policies and guidelines to support long-term financial modeling and financial support for the University’s strategic plan


• Directs studies and analyses of budget and planning information to respond to internal and external queries and provide critical management information and other analysis to senior decision-makers


• Supervises and coordinates the University’s fiscal year end reconciliation between budget and audit results


• Maintains the long-term financial planning model in Synario.


• Serves as a member of the Strategic Staffing Committee and Benefits Advisory Committee


• Performs other site and position specific functions as assigned.

• An MBA and or CPA degree in accounting or finance or commensurate experience;


• A minimum of (10) years of progressive administrative experience in a postsecondary education or equivalent experience with direct knowledge or and experience with generally accepted accounting principles, budgeting, and finance;


• Strong project management and organizational skills;


• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, principles, and practices of institutional budget policy, public finance, and higher education financial reporting;


• Analytical abilities and skills to address complex budget issues, including formulating and implementing resolution plans;


• Ability to develop and implement creative and innovative budget strategies;


• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;


• Sophisticated user of information technology; Banner/ARGOS/Synario experience preferred;


• Strong collaboration and communication skills;


• Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion through both the completion of job duties and in interactions with others. Ability to lead cross-functional groups, work in diverse teams, and build consensus among divergent perspectives; and


• As a leader, model the principles and values of diversity, equity and inclusion.

Salary Grade: 13

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