Posting Details

Position Information

Position Number
000173

Functional Title
Director of Financial Planning and Budgets

Position Type
Staff

Position Eclass
EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Finance team within the Division of Finance and Administration (F&A) supports the University's mission, strategic vision, goals, and objectives by providing key financial services efficiently and effectively. The Finance team provides financial services directly to students and the campus community. Units within Finance include Contract & Grant Accounting, Controller's Office, Financial Planning & Budgets and Procurement Services.

Financial Planning & Budgets is specifically responsible for providing university budgetary financial reports, projections, and analysis as well as administering all budgeting functions for the operation of UNC Greensboro. They maintain fiscal integrity through development and administration of financial and budgetary control functions. This team works with other areas within the larger F&A Division to provide accurate and complete financial budget data to university management and state and federal agencies. A strong commitment to customer service, collaboration, and team development is central to the division's mission.

Position Summary

The Director of Financial Planning and Budgetsprovides strategic leadership for the university's comprehensive budget development, financial planning, and analytical functions. This role oversees the direction, administration, and continuous improvement of complex budget processes, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and full compliance with university, state, and federal requirements. Serving as a key advisor to senior leadership, the Director leads a team responsible for developing reports, interpreting financial data, modeling scenarios, projecting revenues and expenditures, and identifying trends that inform strategic decision-making.

The position maintains direct communication with the Office of State Budget and Management (OSBM), the UNC System Office (UNCSO), and campus leaders including Vice Chancellors, Deans, Department Heads, and Directors. The Director establishes and maintains effective budget procedures, prepares high-level analyses and presentations for executive leadership, evaluates financial options, and reports on outcomes of budgetary decisions. Core functional responsibilities include team building, customer service, managerial oversight, reporting, planning and projections, reversion planning, coordination of carryforwards and special allocations, debt-related issues, campus training, all other general budget matters, and addressing special requests. Professionalism, collaboration, and sound judgment are essential to success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters and 5+ years of relevant experience; or Bachelors with at least 1-2 yrs supervisory experience and 5+ years of relevant experience.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field is preferred, with prior supervisory experience in a complex operational area.
• Demonstrated strong proficiency with ERP systems, preferably Banner by Ellucian, along with excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats with leadership, colleagues across campus and off-campus entities at the state level.
• University or community college Budget Office and financial administration experience within North Carolina's public higher education environment, with eight years of public-sector financial administration is desired, including at least three years within the North Carolina community college or university system.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership, the ability to set and achieve goals, and the capacity to work collaboratively with a cross-functional team are essential.

Special Instructions to Applicants

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: UNC Greensboro has retained the services of the UNC System Office Executive Search Services team to support this recruitment. Confidential inquiries and nominations should be directed to Executive Search Services. To be considered for this position, candidates must apply through the UNC System Executive Search application portal. Please visit https://northcarolina.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/6/home/requisition/746?c=northcarolina to submit a cover letter and CV/resume. Applications submitted through the UNCG career site will not be considered complete. Confidential review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

Recruitment Range
$150,000 - $165,000

Org #-Department
Fin Planning and Budgets - 56203

Job Open Date
08/06/2026

For Best Consideration Date

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

FTE
1.000

Type of Appointment
Permanent

If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

Number of Months per Year
12

FLSA
Exempt