Director of Finance

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information


Business Title
Director of Finance


Applications Accepted From
Intradepartment


Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is being posted internally, and only current OHIO Business Service Center employees are eligible to apply at this time.

To apply, please complete and submit the online application and be prepared to attach two separate documents: Current resume and cover letter.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For full consideration, please apply by 11:59 p.m. ET on the close date.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
medical, vision, dental, basic and supplemental life, winter break closure, paid holidays, educational benefits for you and eligible dependents, sick leave, vacation, and retirement.


Posting Number
2016500T


Job Description Summary

Department Summary


Provides leadership in all aspects of financial planning for multiple units. Works closely with various units and high-level leadership to develop dynamic budgets and forecasts to support objectives and revenue/expense strategies. Serves as lead in strategic operational financial planning, management reporting, and ensures proper controls are in place.

Position Profile


Responsible for the preparation of budgetary reports, special projects, and analyses as needed. Reviews expenditures to ensure conformance with budgetary provisions, compile data, and prepare reports. Provides strategic financial planning, ensuring the efficient allocation of resources.

Level Summary


Leads significant programs or functions with a high level of strategic importance. Works as a technical leader to address highly challenging processes with broad and significant implications for the University. Collaborates closely with senior management to deliver impactful business results and long-term strategies.

Supervisory Responsibilities


Provides subject matter expertise to internal and external stakeholders. May have a limited number of direct reports.

Fiscal Responsibilities


May manage budget in work area or multiple project budgets.

Problem Solving


Resolves highly complex problems, often with no clear precedent.

Independence of Action


Self-directed with minimal supervision and high decision-making autonomy.

Communication and Collaboration


Leads major collaborations and represents the University at higher levels.

Physical Requirements


This role is primarily desk-based and involves extensive use of desktop computers. Occasionally, the job may require travel to attend meetings and programs.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and 10 or more years of related professional experience, or equivalent education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with academic units within higher education preferred.

Department
OHIO Business Service Center


Pay Rate


This position is mapped to Pay Grade CA&P 21, with a target hiring range of $95,101 to $128,385. The exact base salary for the selected candidate will be negotiable, commensurate with education and experience, and competitive in the field within the context of similarly situated positions at public universities nationally.

In addition to a competitive approach to salary, Ohio University is proud to offer a robust healthcare plan that includes maternity care, counseling and mental healthcare, prescription coverage, vision, dental, orthodontia care, and more. Our robust benefits package also includes paid holidays, sick time, personal time, a tuition waiver up to 100% for self and dependents, an excellent retirement plan with up to a 14% employer contribution, a 12-week parental leave program, adoption reimbursement, flextime and flexplace policies, an employee assistance program, access to professional development programs, wellbeing incentive programs, and additional employee resources. Additional information is available at .

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Pay Grade
21


Pay Range
$95,101.00-$163,086.00


FLSA Status
Exempt


Job Category
Administrative at-will appointment


Employment Type
full-time regular


Job Family
Finance & Business


Job Sub Family
Budgeting


Job Level
IC5


Job Open Date
09/02/2026


Posting End Date
09/08/2026


Planning Unit
Vice President for Finance & Administration


Work Schedule


Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00-5:00 pm; however, must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends if necessary.

Hybrid work may be discussed.

Months
12 month


Campus
Athens, Ohio


Expected hours worked per week
40 hours per week


Expected duration of assignment
Indefinite


Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Heather Krugman, View email address on click.appcast.io


Non-Discrimination Statement


Ohio university is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

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