Job Title
Assistant Director - Budget & Financial Planning
Department
Budget and Financial Planning Office
Salary
$73957 - $93062; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Attend meetings and respond to daily inquiries on behalf of the Director Budget & Financial Planning in his/her absence; research transactions explain procedures to campus departmental personnel answer general budget questions etc. Prepare sections of the Universitys $400 million budget for the local Board of Trustees and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Prepare the Universitys annual appropriation request for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Provide complex analysis of university revenues and expenditures to aid the Director Budget and Financial Planning to make decisions regarding finances for the University. Create Access and Argos reports for internal department use and outside departments. Determine that the University Budget is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Communicate with other State Agencies regarding the Chairs of Excellence budgets and expenditures and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting Finance or Business Administration required.
Required Related Experience
Five (5) years successful progressively responsible full time paid employment in a responsible accounting auditing or budgeting position required.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior experience in higher education accounting or budgeting preferred. Working knowledge of a mainframe human resource system and financial system preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
CPA MBA or related graduate degree desired.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: - Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
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Application Review Date:April 8 2026
Required Experience:
Director
Job TitleAssistant Director - Budget & Financial PlanningDepartmentBudget and Financial Planning OfficeSalary$73957 - $93062; commensurate with experienceJob Summary/Basic FunctionAttend meetings and respond to daily inquiries on behalf of the Director Budget & Financial Planning in his/her absence;...
Job Title
Assistant Director - Budget & Financial Planning
Department
Budget and Financial Planning Office
Salary
$73957 - $93062; commensurate with experience
Job Summary/Basic Function
Attend meetings and respond to daily inquiries on behalf of the Director Budget & Financial Planning in his/her absence; research transactions explain procedures to campus departmental personnel answer general budget questions etc. Prepare sections of the Universitys $400 million budget for the local Board of Trustees and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Prepare the Universitys annual appropriation request for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Provide complex analysis of university revenues and expenditures to aid the Director Budget and Financial Planning to make decisions regarding finances for the University. Create Access and Argos reports for internal department use and outside departments. Determine that the University Budget is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Communicate with other State Agencies regarding the Chairs of Excellence budgets and expenditures and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.
Required Education
Bachelors degree with a major in Accounting Finance or Business Administration required.
Required Related Experience
Five (5) years successful progressively responsible full time paid employment in a responsible accounting auditing or budgeting position required.
Desirable Related Experience
Prior experience in higher education accounting or budgeting preferred. Working knowledge of a mainframe human resource system and financial system preferred.
Desirable License/Registration/Certification
CPA MBA or related graduate degree desired.
Documents Needed to Apply
Cover Letter & Resume Required
MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to the following: - Sick Leave
- Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
- 13 paid University holidays
- Medical dental vision and life insurance
- Retirement plans
- Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
- Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents
Click here for additional information. |
MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at by contacting MTSU Public Safety at .
MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.
This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered. For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply:In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU please call or email |
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Application Review Date:April 8 2026
Required Experience:
Director
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