Assistant Director - Budget & Financial Planning

Job Title

Assistant Director - Budget & Financial Planning

Department

Budget and Financial Planning Office

Salary

$73,957 - $93,062; commensurate with experience

Job Summary/Basic Function

Attend meetings and respond to daily inquiries on behalf of the Director Budget & Financial Planning in his/her absence; research transactions, explain procedures to campus departmental personnel, answer general budget questions, etc. Prepare sections of the University's $400 million budget for the local Board of Trustees and the Tennessee Board of Regents. Prepare the University's annual appropriation request for the Tennessee Higher Education Commission. Provide complex analysis of university revenues and expenditures to aid the Director Budget and Financial Planning to make decisions regarding finances for the University. Create Access and Argos reports for internal department use and outside departments. Determine that the University Budget is in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles. Communicate with other State Agencies regarding the Chairs of Excellence budgets and expenditures and perform other related tasks and special projects as assigned.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.

Required Related Experience

Five (5) years successful, progressively responsible, full time paid employment in a responsible accounting, auditing, or budgeting position required.

Desirable Related Experience

Prior experience in higher education accounting or budgeting preferred. Working knowledge of a mainframe human resource system and financial system preferred.

Desirable License/Registration/Certification

CPA, MBA, or related graduate degree desired.

Documents Needed to Apply

Cover Letter & Resume Required

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:  

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

 

Application Review Date: April 8, 2026