Posting Details
Posting Details
Job Title
Executive Finance Director - MGCAFE
Requisition Number
RE56404
Working Title
Department Name
81030:CAFE Business Center
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
52
Salary Range
$110,157-187,262/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
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Required Related Experience
8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification
None
Physical Requirements
Sitting for long periods of time
Shift
Primarily days, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail orientated Executive Finance Director.
The Executive Finance Director serves as the College's senior financial advisor, partnering closely with the Dean, academic leadership, and program directors to make an impact by shaping financial strategy that advances institutional priorities, drives academic excellence, and supports long-term organizational success. In this high-impact role, you will make a difference by aligning resources with mission-driven goals, strengthening financial sustainability, and enabling bold, strategic decisions that move the College forward.
About the Role:
The Executive Finance Director will lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across academic and administrative units. They will direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership experience. They will create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting. This includes directing the preparation and governance of financial and operational data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and special initiatives, including responses to open records requests. It will require partnering closely with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel); SAP, BW, Business Objects, Tableau, CDEM, /SPIN/ER
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply
01/04/2027
