University of Hawaii System
Vice President for Budget and Finance/CFO (0089283)
University of Hawaii System, Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96814
Vice President for Budget and Finance/CFO
Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Manoa Campus Date Posted: October 2, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous until filled; for best consideration, apply by October 16, 2025 Salary Range: $223,776 - $402,801 The Vice President for Budget and Finance/CFO serves as the President's chief budget and finance executive and advisor for the leadership, planning, direction and overall coordination of budgetary and financial programs for the University of Hawai'i. The primary responsibility of the Vice President is to serve as the organization's chief financial officer by ensuring that all aspects and elements of the University's financial, budgeting, accounting and fiscal operations support the delivery of quality education and the vision and mission of the University System. INTRODUCTION The position provides executive leadership for the University system in areas of budgeting and financial management including accounting, asset management, bond system operations, debt management, disbursing and payroll, treasury, real estate development, procurement management and government relations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides executive leadership in collaboratively setting the budgetary and financial goals, objectives, and strategic plans for the University system. Provides leadership in developing, implementing and assessing the financial condition of the University with emphasis on enhancing revenue support and long-term and short term strategic planning. Serves as the University’s Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement of goods, services, and construction in accordance with legal requirements and Board policies. Builds and manages a strong, high performing financial management team. Represents the President and the University with regards to system wide budgetary and financial management matters in negotiation and working with federal, state and other government representatives. Under the direction of the President, prepares and presents the University's biennium and supplemental budget requests to the Board of Regents, the governor, the Department of Budget and Finance, and others. Performs other related duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior-level professional administrative and managerial experience in business, public administration, finance or related field in a large, complex, multi-faceted organization or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, accounting, auditing and financial reporting and budgeting. Knowledge of information technology capabilities and developments applicable to effective budgetary and financial systems used to support long-term financial planning. Knowledge of organization and resource management. Ability to lead, plan, organize and direct a large, complex and diverse support organization and implement effective innovative changes to strengthen financial position and efficiencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, legislators, state and federal officials and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituencies and represent the University favorably with constituents. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in accounting such as certified public accountant. Experience as a senior level administrator of a large, complex post-secondary higher educational institution or government entity. Extensive familiarity of Hawaii government practices of budget execution and administration, finance, and appropriations of funds. Knowledge of state and University of Hawai'i system and its budget and financial infrastructure and policies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an administrative organization built around a fluid, team approach to management. The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.
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Please read the following job description thoroughly to ensure you are the right fit for this role before applying. Manoa Campus Date Posted: October 2, 2025 Closing Date: Continuous until filled; for best consideration, apply by October 16, 2025 Salary Range: $223,776 - $402,801 The Vice President for Budget and Finance/CFO serves as the President's chief budget and finance executive and advisor for the leadership, planning, direction and overall coordination of budgetary and financial programs for the University of Hawai'i. The primary responsibility of the Vice President is to serve as the organization's chief financial officer by ensuring that all aspects and elements of the University's financial, budgeting, accounting and fiscal operations support the delivery of quality education and the vision and mission of the University System. INTRODUCTION The position provides executive leadership for the University system in areas of budgeting and financial management including accounting, asset management, bond system operations, debt management, disbursing and payroll, treasury, real estate development, procurement management and government relations. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides executive leadership in collaboratively setting the budgetary and financial goals, objectives, and strategic plans for the University system. Provides leadership in developing, implementing and assessing the financial condition of the University with emphasis on enhancing revenue support and long-term and short term strategic planning. Serves as the University’s Chief Procurement Officer, responsible for overseeing and managing the procurement of goods, services, and construction in accordance with legal requirements and Board policies. Builds and manages a strong, high performing financial management team. Represents the President and the University with regards to system wide budgetary and financial management matters in negotiation and working with federal, state and other government representatives. Under the direction of the President, prepares and presents the University's biennium and supplemental budget requests to the Board of Regents, the governor, the Department of Budget and Finance, and others. Performs other related duties as may be assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in business administration from an accredited four (4) year college or university. Ten (10) years of progressively responsible senior-level professional administrative and managerial experience in business, public administration, finance or related field in a large, complex, multi-faceted organization or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of public administration, finance, accounting, auditing and financial reporting and budgeting. Knowledge of information technology capabilities and developments applicable to effective budgetary and financial systems used to support long-term financial planning. Knowledge of organization and resource management. Ability to lead, plan, organize and direct a large, complex and diverse support organization and implement effective innovative changes to strengthen financial position and efficiencies. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, legislators, state and federal officials and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external constituencies and represent the University favorably with constituents. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Professional certification in accounting such as certified public accountant. Experience as a senior level administrator of a large, complex post-secondary higher educational institution or government entity. Extensive familiarity of Hawaii government practices of budget execution and administration, finance, and appropriations of funds. Knowledge of state and University of Hawai'i system and its budget and financial infrastructure and policies. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an administrative organization built around a fluid, team approach to management. The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.
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