University of Connecticut · 1 month ago
Chief Financial Officer
Storrs, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe University of Connecticut is a prestigious institution known for its academic and research excellence. They are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee the financial health of the university, manage budgets, and support the institution’s strategic goals.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for the overall operational and financial health of the institution
The CFO oversees Finance & Budget (including Financial Operations and Controller, Budget and Planning, Procurement and Business Services, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bursar, Financial Systems, Payroll, and Treasury)
The goal of the Office of the CFO is to support the academic and research missions of the University of Connecticut
The CFO is responsible for overseeing long-range financial planning and management of the operating and capital budgets for all units of the University
Working closely with the President, Provost, and the other Vice Presidents, the CFO oversees capital and operating budget development, monitoring, reporting, and revenue generating initiatives; coordinates operating and capital budgets in conformity with policies set forth by the Board of Trustees; and develops financial policy and plans
The CFO serves as the University’s point of contact for external agencies and partners on business and operational matters; acts as the President’s representative on business and financial matters to university units and constituencies; and interacts closely with the Office of the Governor, state government offices and agencies, and the state legislature
The ideal CFO will be a strategic decision-maker with a significant level of business acumen and judgment
They must be able to make practical, realistic and data-driven decisions and know how to establish strategic administrative priorities and align the organization with them
They will also be a collaborative leader who is able to work effectively with a range of constituencies, both internal and external to an organization
This person will recognize the role of the CFO as supporting and enabling the success of the University’s academic goals and its educational and research missions and will understands how to engage staff and hold them accountable for excellence
The successful candidate will be a skilled communicator who understands how to communicate effectively in a very large and diverse organization
This will include exceptional oral and written communication skills, including expertise presenting and negotiating
The next CFO must also be results-oriented, understanding and interpreting complex problems, finding solutions, and effectively implementing them
This will require a sophisticated understanding of how to employ metrics to inform decisions, improve business processes, and drive performance and quality
Qualification
Required
Dynamic and visionary leader responsible for the overall operational and financial health of the institution
Member of the President's cabinet and the University Senate
Work closely with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to ensure the University's finances are efficient, sustainable, and aligned with the University's strategic goals and priorities
Oversee Finance & Budget (including Financial Operations and Controller, Budget and Planning, Procurement and Business Services, Accounting, Accounts Payable, Bursar, Financial Systems, Payroll, and Treasury)
Responsible for overseeing long-range financial planning and management of the operating and capital budgets for all units of the University
Work closely with the President, Provost, and the other Vice Presidents
Oversee capital and operating budget development, monitoring, reporting, and revenue generating initiatives
Coordinate operating and capital budgets in conformity with policies set forth by the Board of Trustees
Develop financial policy and plans
Serve as the University's point of contact for external agencies and partners on business and operational matters
Act as the President's representative on business and financial matters to university units and constituencies
Interact closely with the Office of the Governor, state government offices and agencies, and the state legislature
Strategic decision-maker with a significant level of business acumen and judgment
Make practical, realistic and data-driven decisions
Establish strategic administrative priorities and align the organization with them
Collaborative leader who is able to work effectively with a range of constituencies, both internal and external to an organization
Recognize the role of the CFO as supporting and enabling the success of the University's academic goals and its educational and research missions
Understand how to engage staff and hold them accountable for excellence
Skilled communicator who understands how to communicate effectively in a very large and diverse organization
Exceptional oral and written communication skills, including expertise presenting and negotiating
Results-oriented, understanding and interpreting complex problems, finding solutions, and effectively implementing them
Sophisticated understanding of how to employ metrics to inform decisions, improve business processes, and drive performance and quality
Company
University of Connecticut
The University of Connecticut is a public research university that operates multiple campuses across Connecticut.
Founded in 1895
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.68MKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyUS Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-10-30Grant· $10M
2024-03-28Grant
2023-06-21Grant· $4.5M
Leadership Team
Mingyu Qiao
Assistant Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (tenure-track)
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