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Get Access To All JobsJob Title: Executive Finance Director - MGCAFE
Requisition Number: RE56404
Department Name: 81030:CAFE Business Center
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 52
Salary Range: $110,157-187,262/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: MA
Required Related Experience: 8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time
Shift: Primarily days, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail oriented Executive Finance Director.
The Executive Finance Director serves as the College’s senior financial advisor, partnering closely with the Dean, academic leadership, and program directors to make an impact by shaping financial strategy that advances institutional priorities, drives academic excellence, and supports long-term organizational success. In this high-impact role, you will make a difference by aligning resources with mission-driven goals, strengthening financial sustainability, and enabling bold, strategic decisions that move the College forward.
About the Role:
The Executive Finance Director will lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across academic and administrative units. They will direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership experience. They will create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting. This includes directing the preparation and governance of financial and operational data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and special initiatives, including responses to open records requests. It will require partnering closely with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.
Why Join Us:
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
- A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
- Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
- Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky
Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel); SAP, BW, Business Objects, Tableau, CDEM, /SPIN/ER
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 01/04/2027
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
Job Title: Executive Finance Director - MGCAFE
Requisition Number: RE56404
Department Name: 81030:CAFE Business Center
Work Location: Lexington, KY
Grade Level: 52
Salary Range: $110,157-187,262/year
Type of Position: Staff
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education: MA
Required Related Experience: 8 yrs
Required License/Registration/Certification: None
Physical Requirements: Sitting for long periods of time
Shift: Primarily days, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Job Summary
The Business Center in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment is seeking a dynamic, detail oriented Executive Finance Director.
The Executive Finance Director serves as the College’s senior financial advisor, partnering closely with the Dean, academic leadership, and program directors to make an impact by shaping financial strategy that advances institutional priorities, drives academic excellence, and supports long-term organizational success. In this high-impact role, you will make a difference by aligning resources with mission-driven goals, strengthening financial sustainability, and enabling bold, strategic decisions that move the College forward.
About the Role:
The Executive Finance Director will lead the development and execution of data-informed budgeting models, ensuring effective resource allocation, financial sustainability, and operational efficiency across academic and administrative units. They will direct the full budget planning, reporting, and forecasting lifecycle, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights that support executive decision-making.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership experience. They will create and deliver updated budget-based fiscal reports and fund balance reporting. This includes directing the preparation and governance of financial and operational data used for surveys, regulatory reporting, and special initiatives, including responses to open records requests. It will require partnering closely with the Dean and senior leadership to produce data-driven insights, dashboards, and ad hoc analyses that inform strategic decisions.
Why Join Us:
At the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, you’ll find a community that values collaboration, growth, and recognition. Benefits of joining our team include:
- A formal mentoring program to support your professional development
- Access to a staff development fund for continued learning and skill building
- Dedicated staff recognition programs that celebrate your contributions
- A shared commitment to making the University of Kentucky the University of, for, and with Kentucky
Join us in shaping the future of teaching and learning—where innovation meets impact.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel); SAP, BW, Business Objects, Tableau, CDEM, /SPIN/ER
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Deadline to Apply: 01/04/2027
Our University Community
We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Executive Director, Finance
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 covers advanced-degree professionals, so document your master's degree or your bachelor's degree plus five years of progressive finance leadership experience. USCIS scrutinizes whether each position represented a step up in responsibility.
Search Migrate Mate for verified sponsoring employers
Target companies with a documented track record of PERM filings for finance executive roles. Migrate Mate lists employers with verified green card sponsorship history, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations already familiar with the process.
Request a prevailing wage determination early
Your employer must obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL before advertising the role. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and location so your offered salary aligns before PERM recruitment begins.
Anticipate the PERM recruitment documentation burden
PERM requires your employer to run a government-mandated recruitment test, retain all candidate records for five years, and demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers applied. Finance executives should expect this stage to take several months before the PERM application is filed with DOL.
Review the O*NET profile for your specific occupation
PERM filings for Executive Director, Finance roles must accurately describe duties and minimum requirements. Cross-reference the O*NET occupation profile before your employer drafts the job description to avoid a DOL audit triggered by overly restrictive or vague requirements.
Understand priority date backlogs before accepting an offer
If you're a national of India or China, your priority date may face a multi-year backlog even after USCIS approves your I-140. Discuss this timeline with your prospective employer before the offer stage so both parties plan around realistic adjustment-of-status expectations.
Green Card Executive Director, Finance: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the PERM process for an Executive Director, Finance role?
PERM labor certification requires your employer to obtain a prevailing wage determination from DOL, conduct a mandated recruitment test to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available, and file ETA Form 9089 with DOL. Only after PERM is certified can your employer file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS. The full sequence, including I-485 adjustment of status or consular processing, leads to lawful permanent residence, not a temporary work status.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B visa grants temporary nonimmigrant status tied to employer renewals, while green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 leads to lawful permanent residence. For Executive Director, Finance roles, green card sponsorship requires PERM labor certification and an I-140 petition rather than an LCA, and there is no lottery. Per-country annual limits mean nationals of high-demand countries can face priority-date backlogs before final approval.
Does my finance degree qualify me for EB-2 sponsorship?
EB-2 covers professionals with an advanced degree, defined as a master's degree or higher, or a bachelor's degree in a relevant field plus at least five years of progressive post-degree experience in finance. For an Executive Director, Finance role, USCIS will review whether each step in your career history demonstrates increasing seniority and responsibility in a directly related discipline.
How do I find employers willing to sponsor a green card for this role?
Many large financial services firms, healthcare systems, and multinational corporations sponsor green cards for senior finance executives, but publicly identifying which ones have filed PERM applications for comparable roles takes research. Migrate Mate surfaces employers with verified green card sponsorship history by occupation, so you can prioritize outreach to organizations that have already navigated the PERM and I-140 process for finance leadership positions.
Can I change employers after my I-140 is approved?
Once your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, AC21 job portability allows you to move to a new employer in the same or a similar occupation without losing your place in the queue. Your priority date from the original approved I-140 can also carry over to a new employer's I-140 petition, protecting years of waiting time even if the initial sponsoring employer withdraws.