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Director of Budgets and Finance - School of Law

Washington University Danforth Campusexecutive
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Key Responsibilities

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.

Requirements Summary

Bachelor's degree - Business Administration Certifications/Professional Licenses:No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

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ST. LOUIS, MO 63130
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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.

Responsibilities

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  • →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.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree - Business Administration

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - American Institute of Certified Public Accountants , Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Accounting/Business Related (5 Years) Supervisory (7 Years)

Not Applicable Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Communication, Confidentiality, Financial Information Systems, Focus Reporting, Group Problem Solving, Multicultural Environments, Payroll, Prioritization, Professional Education, Quantitative Abilities, Resource Allocation, Staff Hiring, Student Information Systems, Supervisory Management, Workplace Diversity

A driver's license is not required for this position.

About the Role

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WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

M.B.A. - Master of Business Administration
G15

$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.

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

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.

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.

What We Offer

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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 challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
✓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.
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.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Washington University Danforth Campus
On-site at the office
Who can apply
Same as job location

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Posted
October 6, 2026
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October 11, 2026
Last seen
October 16, 2026

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Director of Budgets and Finance - School of Law