"Associate Director, Finance and Planning"

Associate Director, Finance and Planning

Company: Virginia Tech

Job Location: Blacksburg, Virginia

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

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

HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE ROLE:

1. You'll be joining the Finance and Planning team, a department committed to delivering exceptional financial stewardship and strategic support to enhance our division's impact.
2. You'll be reporting to the Director of Finance, in a Regular twelve-month, 100% administrative professional appointment.
3. You'll 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. You'll 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. You'll have the chance to grow and take advantage of a developmental plan with opportunities to advance within the Department and the Division.
6. You'll be offered a base compensation package between $85,000-$95,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance, paid leave, retirement, tuition assistance, VT discounts, and so much more!

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Public or Business Administration, finance, economics, or related field or a Bachelor's 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

Overtime Status
Exempt: Not eligible for overtime

Appointment Type
Regular

Salary Information
$85,000-95,000

Hours per week
40

Review Date
April 3, 2026

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

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Amber Mullen at amullen@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Apply Now