Associate Director, Finance and Planning

We are seeking an Associate Director Finance and Planning to join the Student Affairs Finance and Planning team in Blacksburg VA. This role plays a vital part in providing support across multiple Student Affairs departments with a major focus on Residential AEDS Central Communication HR and IT with a secondary focus on Dining and E&G departments.

If you are a strategic leader with a superior orientation towards detail action solutions and quality this could be the job for you!

Job Description

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1) Youll be joining the Finance and Planning team a department committed to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and strategic support to enhance our divisions impact.
2) Youll be reporting to the Director of Finance in a Regular twelve-month 100% administrative professional appointment.
3) Youll provide leadership in financial administration foster teamwork and collaboration and demonstrate a high commitment to customer service by applying extensive knowledge skills and management experience in oversight of daily financial and administrative functions.
4) Youll supervise staff; maintain and update monthly financial and budget reports; provide management and oversight of reconciliations for state and Foundational funds payroll purchase card activity and fixed assets; provide oversight for fiscal functions and business compliance and maintenance of internal controls; provide training on new business systems and proactively monitor actions for audit concerns.
5) Youll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6) Youll be offered a base compensation package between $85000-$95000 along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance paid leave retirement tuition assistance VT discounts and so much more!

HERES WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY:

1) THE UNIVERSITY: Virginia tech as an employer is committed to developing well-rounded employees who are active members of the university community as well as the community at-large. From comprehensive insurance plans to tuition assistance Virginia Tech offers employees a variety of benefits and perks to help team members build a fuller and more balanced life.
2) THE DIVISION: For our students and ourselves the Division of Student Affairs believes that changing the world requires courageous leadership and commitment to curiosity integrity civility and service to others. Our culture is defined by a commitment to our aspirations for student learning.
3) THE TEAM: Student Affairs Finance and Planning work hand in hand with our colleagues to provide dependable responsive guidance for planning budgeting accounting purchasing and reimbursement - so they can stay focused on what matters most: our students. With integrity care and a spirit of service we help Student Affairs thrive.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Public or Business Administration finance economics or related field or a Bachelors degree with significant training and/or experience which equals an advanced degree.
Experience in a financial role in higher education with exposure to fund accounting budgeting payroll funds handling procurement and accounts receivable.
Demonstrated successful experience in performing detailed accounting work and reconciliations.
Knowledge of university policies and procedures and demonstrated experience following and communicating financial policies and procedures.
Attention to detail and a commitment to quality and continuous professional development.
Excellent communication skills and a proven ability to cultivate positive working relationships foster teamwork and support collaboration.
High personal and professional ethical standards and a demonstrated commitment to diversity

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated knowledge of computer software including Banner HokieMart Microstrategy HokieServ Windows Operating System and Microsoft Office to include Word Excel Powerpoint Outlook and SQL.
Demonstrated success in a supervisory capacity

Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$

Hours per week

40

Review Date

April 3 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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