Director of Budget and Finance / Financial Services Specialist II (00031) - Longwood University

The College of Graduate and Professional Studies invites applications for a full-time Director of Budget and Finance / Financial Services Specialist II (00031) anticipated to start in September 2026.

The Director of Budget and Finance is responsible for the management, oversight, analysis, reporting, and coordination of all financial operations within the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS). Because many CGPS programs and initiatives are revenue-generating, this position plays a critical role in supporting fiscal sustainability through budget planning, financial analysis, forecasting, compliance, and informed decision-making.

Serving as the central point of coordination for all college financial activities, the Director oversees the flow of financial information across the college, including purchasing, expenditures, budget development, forecasting, and reporting. Responsibilities include monitoring and analyzing multiple budgets, preparing accurate and timely financial reports, tracking revenues and expenditures, ensuring adherence to approved budgets, and recommending strategies to support the effective stewardship of college and university resources.

The Director of Budget & Finance provides leadership in budget management and financial analysis and ensures compliance with university, state, and federal policies and regulations; represents the college and its units in financial matters; and facilitates purchases, budget transfers, and expenditures in accordance with established procedures and supervisory approval.

This position is located in Farmville, Virginia, and is required to work in person on Longwood University's campus.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Minimum Requirements

• Extensive progressively responsible experience in budget management, financial management, accounting, and/or financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with financial management systems and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Demonstrated ability to seamlessly manage multiple budgets, projects, and reporting responsibilities simultaneously with accuracy and expediency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, Higher Education Administration, or related field.
• Experience in higher education finance and budgeting.
• Experience with revenue-generating academic programs
• Knowledge of state budgeting and procurement regulations.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or similar professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge

• Budget development, implementation, monitoring, and forecasting techniques.
• Revenue-generating business models in higher education.
• Financial reporting and analysis methodologies.
• Tuition revenue, enrollment-driven budgeting, and financial sustainability models.
• Purchasing, procurement, contracting, and expenditure regulations.

Skills

• Organize complex financial activities and workflows.
• Monitor revenues and expenditures.
• Prepare accurate, detailed financial reports.
• Evaluate financial performance and sustainability
• Present financial information to administrators and stakeholders.
• Utilize MS Excel for advanced operations in budget creation, maintenance and analysis
• Build collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and university offices.

Abilities

• Interpret, evaluate, and synthesize complex financial information.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Make data-driven recommendations.
• Manage multiple budgets, projects, and reporting responsibilities simultaneously.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in financial records and reports.
• Meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This is a full-time, classified, exempt position in pay band 5. The anticipated salary range for this position is $59,754 - $75,000 annually. A successful fingerprint-based criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.

Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:

• State health and dental benefits & flexible spending accounts
• Paid leave (which may include sick leave, personal leave, annual leave, etc.), and 13 holidays
• Retirement savings plans (some with limited employer match available (VRS))
• Life & Long-Term care insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts for various services, including Verizon
• Educational benefits for most employees
• Cost-effective Fitness Center membership for employees

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or humres@longwood.edu.

Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/.

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