Budget and Fiscal Director

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Job Posting Title:

Budget and Fiscal Director

   

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:

LSUAM HSE - Administration (Terri Porche Ricks (00090134))

   

Work Location:

1214A H.P. Long Field House

   

Pay Grade:

Professional

   

Job Description:

College of Human Sciences and Education

Office of Financial Services

Budget and Fiscal Director

This position provides college-wide oversight of the College of Human Sciences & Education's finance and accounting enterprise in the areas of budgeting, account management, procurement, and general financial/administrative functions. This includes centralized oversight of the financial functions for the Dean's Office and administrative support units, centers & institutes, and subsidiary schools for the college.

35% College Financial Management: Serves as the college's principal financial manager for all unrestricted and restricted accounts across 17 cost centers and eight fund types, including a state unrestricted operating budget of approximately $16 million (FY2026), the four Centers and Institutes, endowed professorships, Foundation accounts, Residential College, LAA+, ICS, and Call Me Mister. Prepares and manages college budgets in coordination with Budget & Planning and Accounting Services; establishes and realigns budget categories; monitors account balances, encumbrances, and tentative transactions; performs account reconciliation; and completes fiscal year-end closeout. Maintains financial projections of resource allocations, expenditures, and account balances; manages the college's unexpended salary savings report allocations and expenditure module; maintains financial reporting for internal and interdisciplinary initiatives; and provides budgetary and analytical support to the Senior Assistant Dean for Administration, including budget data used to plan for hiring, research, student support, and other college initiatives. Carries standing responsibility for the financial management of the college's growing philanthropic and endowed accounts, building and maintaining the account structure and reporting needed as fundraising, new endowments, and named investments expand. Carries standing responsibility for the financial management of the college's growing philanthropic and endowed accounts, building and maintaining the account structure and reporting needed as fundraising, new endowments, and named investments expand.

25% Revenue Portfolio Management: Oversees the financial functions of the college's variable revenue streams, including LSU Online, Summer Term, and Professional Education. Develops and maintains revenue projections; monitors performance against budget; reconciles revenue distributions; supports net revenue calculations used in the college's revenue-sharing models; maintains reporting mechanisms associated with revenue sharing for the college's entrepreneurial, self-generated, and sponsored enterprises; and provides analysis supporting planning and reinvestment. Assists with the financial aspects of professional education, online programs, and grants and contracts.

15% Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool: Directs the financial operation of the Early Childhood Education Laboratory Preschool, a year-round operation serving 165 children ages six weeks to four years. The preschool receives no state unrestricted budget support and is funded entirely by self-generated tuition revenue, against an annual payroll of approximately $1 million, making its financial management essential to the operation's solvency. Oversees accounts receivable and tuition billing, which constitute the operation's sole revenue source; directs reconciliation and financial reporting on the preschool's operating position; and leads the college's monitoring and resolution of that position.

10% Scholarships: Works with Development and Student Services to establish scholarships, designate recipients, and process and track payments. Reconciles all college scholarship accounts and forecast earnings. Works will Enrollment Management, school-level contacts, and staff to manage procedures, establish departmental scholarships, and review student award entries to ensure adequate funding and compliance with LSU Foundation and University policies. Maintains the database of scholarships and student awards, including criteria and past and present recipients.

10% Procurement and Contracts Oversight: Provides oversight and final approval authority for the college's procurement and contract activity, including purchasing, professional service contracts, and requisitions and purchase orders executed at the coordinator level. Reviews and approves spend authorizations and expense reports for the Dean's Office administrative support units, including faculty and student travel grant awards. Maintains oversight of college asset management. Ensures compliance with LSU and State of Louisiana purchasing policy.

5% Other Duties as Assigned: Performs other duties as assigned in support of the college's financial operations.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with seven years of related experience. Some experience in accounting, budgeting, or financial management, including account reconciliation, financial reporting, and budget preparation. Some experience using an enterprise financial or ERP system.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration with seven years of related experience. Progressively responsible financial management experience in higher education or the public sector. Fund accounting across multiple fund types, including state, self-generated, Foundation, and sponsored funds. Budget development, forecasting, and revenue projection for self-generated or auxiliary enterprises. Workday Financials or comparable enterprise financial system. Accounts receivable and billing operations.

Preferred Certifications/Licenses: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply - a degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

This position has access to/directly handles cash/funds. Financial history/credit check required per FASOP HR-04.

   

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Provide a cover letter, resume, and three professional references. Must pass a satisfactory background and credit check. For questions regarding the job duties contact Dr. Terri Ricks at [email protected].

   

Skills Needed:

Adaptability, Analytical Reasoning, Budget Forecasting, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Ethics, Strategic Planning, Time Management

   

Preferred Skills:

   

Posting Date:

August 11, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 17, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

Essential Position (Y/N):

   

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

   

All candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment. Changes in laws, regulations, or government policies may impact the university’s ability to employ individuals in certain positions.

   

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