Director of Presidential Fiscal Affairs

University of the Virgin Islands

About The Position

The Director of Presidential Fiscal Affairs manages the budget, expenditures, and financial reporting for the Office of the President and affiliated units, and serves as the President’s principal fiscal advisor. The role monitors funds under the President’s authority, including operating, discretionary, grant, event, and foundation-supported accounts. It translates presidential priorities into budgets, ensures compliance with University policy and applicable Virgin Islands and federal requirements, and provides clear financial analysis to the Office of the President. The Director coordinates budget development and monitoring, financial approvals, reporting, audits, internal controls, and grant administration. The role also supports fiscal operations for the Office of the Board Liaison, Office of Internal Audit, and Student Workforce Development Initiative; manages budgets for presidential and fundraising events and official travel; and supervises fiscal interns and student workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a related field.
At least 7 years of progressively responsible experience in budgeting, financial management, or fiscal administration.
At least 3 years of experience in a supervisory or management role.
Experience managing multiple fund types, such as operating, restricted, grant, or gift funds.
Advanced proficiency in Excel and an enterprise financial system such as Banner, Workday, PeopleSoft, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS in Accounting, or MS in Finance).
CPA, CMA, CGFM, or comparable certification.
Experience in higher education, ideally at a public university, HBCU, or land-grant institution.
Knowledge of federal grants compliance, including Uniform Guidance and 2 CFR 200, and government appropriations processes.
Experience preparing materials for a governing board or executive leadership.
Familiarity with the U.S. Virgin Islands government and Caribbean institutional context.

Responsibilities

Develop, manage, and monitor the annual operating budget for the Office of the President, affiliated units, and grants for which the President is Principal Investigator or Project Director.
Align budget requests with the University’s strategic plan and presidential priorities.
Track spending monthly, forecast year-end results, and recommend budget adjustments.
Coordinate with the Budget Office and CFO during the University-wide budget cycle, including Government of the Virgin Islands appropriation requests.
Complete budget change requests, purchase requisitions, and purchase orders for the Office of the President, Office of Board Liaison, and Office of Internal Audit.
Review and approve purchase requisitions, contracts, travel, reimbursements, and payments charged to presidential accounts.
Ensure transactions comply with University policy, Board directives, procurement rules, and applicable federal regulations, including Uniform Guidance for federal funds.
Serve as liaison for internal and external audits of presidential accounts, prepare documentation, and track corrective actions.
Maintain internal controls, segregation of duties, and records retention for the Office of the President.
Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports and dashboards for the President.
Conduct cost-benefit, revenue, and scenario analyses for new initiatives, partnerships, and investments.
Assist with preparing and reviewing the President’s monthly expense reports.
Collaborate with UVI Research and Technology Park to develop and track annual and cumulative client contributions and balances across Tier 1, Tier 2, and designated categories.
Help prepare the annual report of RT Park contributions, expenditures, and impact.
Manage budgets for presidential events, Charter Day, the proposed Hall of Fame, other fundraising events, and official travel.
Coordinate with Institutional Advancement on gift-funded and discretionary accounts, ensuring donor intent is honored.
Oversee fiscal administration of grants and special projects housed in the Office of the President or for which the President serves as PI or PD, in collaboration with grant accountants and the Office of Sponsored Programs.
Complete required effort reporting for the President’s effort on grants or sponsored projects.
Serve as the Office of the President liaison with the Office of Disaster Recovery to facilitate final reimbursements on FEMA projects.
Review and verify FEMA reimbursement forms from the Office of Disaster Recovery before the President’s final signatures.
Supervise and develop fiscal interns and student workers assigned to the Office.
Support fiscal operations, processes, and transactions for the Office of the Board Liaison, Office of the Internal Auditor, and Student Workforce Development Initiative.