Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Budget (AP25-061) - Military veterans preferred

Positio Title: Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Budget (AP25-061)

Location: Edwardsville, IL


Division: Financial Affairs

Apply Before: 00829

Department: Financial Affairs

FLSA: Exempt

Description: Description

Overview:

Are you a financial visionary with the heart of a public servant and the spreadsheet skills of a CPA superhero? Do you dream in forecasts, budgets, and capital projects? If your ideal day involves turning institutional priorities into fiscal realities-welcome to your next big move.

SIUE is on the lookout for a dynamic, forward-thinking, budget-building, system-streamlining powerhouse to serve as our next Associate Vice Chancellor for Finance and Budget (AP25-061). You will lead the charge in aligning money with mission, ensuring every dollar helps drive student success, academic excellence, and the university's long-term strategic goals.
What You'll Be Doing:

• Budget Leader: Oversee the development and management of SIUE's multi-year operational and capital budgets-designing the blueprint for our financial future.
• Strategic Partner: Provide high-level financial insights and guidance to the Chancellor, VCFA, and leadership across the university to support big decisions with bold data.
• Data-Driven Innovator: Build and maintain cutting-edge reporting and forecasting systems to deliver real-time, accurate financial reports.
• Efficiency Expert: Unite teams, streamline operations, and make financial processes run smoothly and efficiently across departments.
• Capital Planning Leader: Lead the preparation and execution of the University's annual Capital RAMP budget request.
• Change Agent: Drive transformation in financial operations to reduce waste, maximize resources, and support the people who matter most-our students, staff, and faculty.

Why SIUE?
At SIUE, we don't just manage resources-we invest in possibility. You will work alongside a collaborative leadership team, a mission-driven community, and a campus full of energy, innovation, and purpose. Your work will directly support the university's ability to grow, adapt, and thrive-today and for years to come.

If you're ready to align passion with purpose, numbers with vision, and budgets with bold ideas, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help us shape the financial future of SIUE.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration or related field
-Minimum of 7 to 10 years of progressive leadership experience in budgeting, financial management, or related fields, in a large, complex organization
-Demonstrated experience with capital and facilities financial planning and management including scheduled maintenance and new construction
-Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
-Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse organizational units

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field
-Relevant professional licensure (Certified Public Accountant/CPA, Certified Management Accountant/CMA or similar financial certification
-At least 5 years of supervisory experience)
-Experience working on a higher education campus

Supplemental Information

Application Materials and Information:

• To be eligible for the role, ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full-time and part-time work experience, including start and end dates of employment, and at least three professional references.
• You are strongly encouraged to submit a resume and/or cover letter to provide additional context and showcase your qualifications.
• Applicants who feel their credentials and prior experience align with the listed minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. In the application or within the cover letter and resume clearly describe how your credentials and relevant work experience align with the specified minimum requirements of the position.
• Applications must be submitted by the specified closing date no later than 11:59 p.m. CST.

Pre- Employment Screening: All external candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo pre-employment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and, where applicable, other background checks such as a drug screen, verification of employment and education or licensure/certification, reference checks, and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.

Additional Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at careerinfo@siue.edu .

EEO Statement

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees, applicants for employment and students on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran's status.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, email: careerinfo@siue.edu .

Benefits: SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time employees receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits


Opening Date: 06/23/2025

Closing Date: 7/12/2025 11:59 PM Central

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall
Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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