Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services

Position Classification Title

Finance / Budget Professional, Assoc Budget Director

FLSA

Exempt

Position Class

89777

Position Overview

Join the Ramily!

Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is a distinguished institution that combines academic excellence, community engagement, and a commitment to fostering student success. We are proud to be North Carolina’s only university to earn the distinguished designation of Opportunity College by the Carnegie Classifications of Higher Education and the American Council on Education (ACE). WSSU is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles through rigorous programs in health sciences, business, education, and the humanities. Known for its supportive environment, the university fosters a close-knit community that nurtures both professional and academic excellence.

Situated in Winston-Salem, North Carolina—known as the city of Arts and innovation, WSSU provides students with opportunities to engage in a dynamic mix of professional, social, and cultural experiences. Winston-Salem is home to thriving arts, healthcare, and technology sectors, offering both students and faculty unique collaboration opportunities and professional development pathways.

With its beautiful campus, strong sense of community, and dedication to fostering personal and professional growth, Winston-Salem State University is an ideal place to teach, work, and learn.

Find information about our current benefits and retirement options, our holiday schedule, and other discounts and perks at the links below:
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Position Summary

Are you a finance and budget professional with experience in the field of higher education? Join the Ramily! Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) is seeking a Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services. This office is the touchpoint through our campus community. Budget, Financial Planning, and shared services may not wear capes, but we are financial superheroes, balancing multi-million-dollar budgets, forecasting the future (without a crystal ball), and somehow making spreadsheets look like works of art. They translate complex numbers into clear strategy, keep the lights on, and the water running (literally), and ensure every dollar is working as hard as our faculty and staff. While others see rows and columns, they see opportunity, sustainability, and a well-balanced bottom line. Quietly brilliant and just a little obsessed with Excel, they keep the University running smoothly one perfectly reconciled account at a time.

The Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services and supervises two budget analysts and two business officers. The Director of Budget Financial Planning, and Shared Services supports all university budgeting activities, and works to accommodate the processes and technical requirements of the UNC System with consideration to the university’s specific needs. This position oversees the development, ongoing maintenance, and financial analysis of the University’s budget. This position handles budgetary matters involving Federal, State, Auxiliary, Overhead Receipts, Athletics and Student Activities funding. This position is responsible for establishing sound revenue projections, establishing allotments, and reviewing financial transactions to assure compliance with University policies and procedures, and Federal and State regulations. This position also acts as a liaison to the Office of State Budget and Management.

Responsibilities of the Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services include:

• Managing projects for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Financial Services.
• Providing advice and counsel to the other divisions of the university regarding financial matters.
• Analyzing financial performance monthly and authorizes financial adjustments within allowable limits.
• Collaborating with university leaders to develop a long-term financial planning model and to help fund WSSU’s strategic priorities.
• Collaborating with the UNC System Office as it advocates for public higher education funding across North Carolina.
• Developing, streamlining and documenting internal budgeting procedures across multiple funding sources with varied budgetary constraints.
• Serving as the campus liaison for Office of State Budget & Management (OSBM) and the UNC System for appropriate interpretation and communication of policy guidance received and directs procedural changes to achieve compliance.
• Advising operational units on position management in consultation with the Human Resources department, to include vacant positions.
• Providing campus-wide leadership/guidance regarding budget-processing related tasks.
• Serving on Vacancy Review Committee to validate appropriateness of positions requests in line with strategic and operational budget.
• Providing managerial oversight and leadership to the Office of Budget and Financial Planning and Shared Services which includes a staff of two Budget Analysts, and two business officers.
• Developing reasonable job expectations and meeting with staff to discuss performance as directed university guidelines or as situation warrants.
• Participating in division director’s leadership meetings and other campus wide meetings to discuss allocation process and status of university finances.

Position Information

Position Number
910021

Working Position Title
Director of Budget, Financial Planning, and Shared Services

Building and Room No.
1604-B Lowery street 2nd floor

Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.
No

Appointment Length.
12

Requirements and Preferences

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies
Not Mandatory

Normal Work Schedule
8am – 5pm; occasionally works after 5:00pm as required.

Department Required Skills

• Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
• Minimum of seven years experience in an accounting and fiscal management environment required, preferably in a higher education institution or organization
• Minimum three years of supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of current business and university accounting practices
• Excellent analytical skills
• Sound knowledge of statistical research methods and techniques
• Familiarity with automated financial systems.
• Excellent communication skills, ability to work cooperatively with and lead staff, and uphold customer service standards.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Demonstrated ability to logically plan, implement, and direct administrative programs and activities
• Demonstrated ability to interact and negotiate effectively with a diverse group of constituencies
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate development of the university’s budget, overseeing the technical implementation of the budget roll and allocation processes.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative in developing and interpretation of a wide range of policies and procedures.

Posting Details

Internal Posting Only
No

Time Limited Position
No

Appointment Length

Salary
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Open Date
03/03/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Required Documents
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. References List