Director of Budget Management

Requirements for this role

• Minimum requirements: Master’s degree and ten years’ relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.  
  • Preference: An advanced degree and/or equivalent training and experience in the following areas: economics, financial and budget management, information systems, quantitative methods, data analysis; eight to ten years of progressively responsible professional experience in financial and budget management and analysis.
• A strong and demonstrated level of leadership.
• Experience in building and implementing a vision and long-range strategy for complex processes, systems, and organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage, and bring to completion highly complex projects, system implementations, and financial and analytical studies and reviews.
• Expert analytical and organizational skills including: an ability to think conceptually, exercise initiative in identifying objectives, establish priorities, develop project strategies, and prepare and present clear and concise summaries of work.
• Ability to solve highly complex financial problems and to manage complex financial systems.
• Ability to work with a group of people and to obtain advice and to coordinate activities across organizational units.
• Proven knowledge of the following areas:
  • University budgeting and accounting systems and databases; familiarity with nonfinancial databases.
  • Fund accounting principles.
  • On-premise or cloud enterprise systems’ lifecycle from requirement gathering to operations
• Demonstrated experience directing the activity of financial staff and managing staff and team performance to meet established goals and to work to their highest potential, and a proven ability to work across functional lines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and compatibility with a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills necessary to articulate policies and communicate complex financial data, issues, conclusions, and recommendations on sensitive and/or complex subjects clearly and persuasively in written and oral form.
• Excellent judgment and high integrity to ensure the appropriate handling of highly sensitive and confidential information regarding university staff and assets. 
• Proven ability to operate effectively under pressure.
• Ability to work closely with senior managers and executives. 

Why Stanford is for You

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with: 

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more. 

The expected pay range for this position is $256,806 to $350,000 per annum.

Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.