Director of Finance

OVERVIEW

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for a Director of Finance position within Opus College of Business.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

JOIN OUR COMMUNITY

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission
  for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions
  to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage
  including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave
  to support growing families

Salary Range: $78,000 to $117,000

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

JOB SUMMARY

The Director of Finance at Opus College of Business is responsible for providing advanced, forward-looking strategic financial leadership, disciplined stewardship, and decision-ready insight across a complex, diversified academic enterprise that includes undergraduate, graduate and executive education revenue streams in a changing business landscape. Reporting directly to the Dean, this role is responsible for financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and the design and oversight of effective financial controls that support academic excellence, enrollment growth, philanthropic impact, and long-term sustainability.

The Director acts as a trusted advisor to the Dean and senior leadership team. While academic leaders determine program strategy, modality and academic direction, this role provides rigorous financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk evaluation to ensure leadership fully understands financial trade-offs, sustainability implications, and long-term impact. The role partners closely with academic leaders, enrollment, marketing, facilities, and central university offices—including Finance, Controller, Legal, University Advancement, and the Provost’s Office—to align financial planning, donor stewardship, and operational decisions with institutional priorities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Strategic Financial Leadership & Planning

• Lead the development of the College’s annual operating budget, multi-year financial plan, and rolling forecasts in alignment with the College’s strategic priorities and university guidelines.

• Develop and maintain multi-year financial models incorporating enrollment scenarios, tuition pricing assumptions, scholarship allocation patterns, marketing investment levels, program growth scenarios, cost structures, and resource needs.

• Provide forward-looking analysis that anticipates risks, evaluates trade-offs, and informs strategic and resource allocation decisions.

• Analyze enrollment elasticity, employer demand trends, and competitive market dynamics to inform financial projections and risk assessments for graduate and executive education projects.

• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the Dean and senior leadership team, offering clear, decision-ready recommendations and partnering with academic and administrative leaders to translate strategic…