New River Community College
Position Details
Search #:
498642 Work type:
Full‑time Location:
Storrs Campus Categories:
Executive
University Overview The University of Connecticut, founded in 1881, is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium.
It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with seven campuses and a law school in Hartford, a health campus in Farmington, and the UConn School of Law.
The university employs roughly 10,000 faculty and staff and serves about 32,000 students, including more than 24,000 undergraduates and nearly 8,000 graduate and professional students.
It is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution and among the top public universities in the nation, promoting research, teaching, service, and outreach while cultivating leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship.
UConn has an annual operating budget of $1.7 B and recently launched a $1.5 B fundraising campaign; in FY 2024 it received $368 M in research awards, a 29% increase over the previous five years.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for the overall operational and financial health of the institution.
As a member of the President’s cabinet and the University Senate, the CFO works closely with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to ensure the University’s finances are efficient, sustainable and aligned with strategic goals.
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—to support the academic and research missions of UConn through quality customer service, effective collaboration, and strong stewardship of financial and capital resources.
Responsibilities
Oversee long‑range financial planning and management of operating and capital budgets for all units of the University;
Coordinate capital and operating budget development, monitoring, reporting, and revenue‑generating initiatives in conformity with policies set forth by the Board of Trustees;
Develop financial policy and plans in conjunction with the President, Provost, and other Vice Presidents;
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 and interact closely with the Office of the Governor and other state agencies;
Engage staff and hold them accountable for excellence, thereby supporting and enabling the success of the University’s academic and research missions.
Qualifications
Strategic decision‑maker with significant business acumen and judgment;
Skilled communicator with exceptional oral and written communication skills, including expertise in presenting and negotiating;
Results‑oriented, able to interpret complex problems, find solutions, and effectively implement them;
Proficient at employing metrics to inform decisions, improve business processes, and drive performance and quality;
Collaborative leader capable of working effectively with a range of constituencies, both internal and external.
How to Apply The full position specification for the CFO search can be found at
https://bit.ly/UCONN_CFO .
Interested candidates should confidentially submit a resume (Adobe PDF files preferred) to:
Joi Hayes‑Scott, Bill Clemens, and Jim Lawson – Consultants to the Search Committee – Russell Reynolds Associates
Email:
UConn.CFO@russellreynolds.com
For full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible.
Advertised:
Nov 25 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
#J-18808-Ljbffr
498642 Work type:
Full‑time Location:
Storrs Campus Categories:
Executive
University Overview The University of Connecticut, founded in 1881, is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and a member of the Space Grant Consortium.
It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education, with seven campuses and a law school in Hartford, a health campus in Farmington, and the UConn School of Law.
The university employs roughly 10,000 faculty and staff and serves about 32,000 students, including more than 24,000 undergraduates and nearly 8,000 graduate and professional students.
It is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution and among the top public universities in the nation, promoting research, teaching, service, and outreach while cultivating leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship.
UConn has an annual operating budget of $1.7 B and recently launched a $1.5 B fundraising campaign; in FY 2024 it received $368 M in research awards, a 29% increase over the previous five years.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Reporting to the President, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a dynamic and visionary leader responsible for the overall operational and financial health of the institution.
As a member of the President’s cabinet and the University Senate, the CFO works closely with senior leaders, faculty, and staff to ensure the University’s finances are efficient, sustainable and aligned with strategic goals.
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—to support the academic and research missions of UConn through quality customer service, effective collaboration, and strong stewardship of financial and capital resources.
Responsibilities
Oversee long‑range financial planning and management of operating and capital budgets for all units of the University;
Coordinate capital and operating budget development, monitoring, reporting, and revenue‑generating initiatives in conformity with policies set forth by the Board of Trustees;
Develop financial policy and plans in conjunction with the President, Provost, and other Vice Presidents;
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 and interact closely with the Office of the Governor and other state agencies;
Engage staff and hold them accountable for excellence, thereby supporting and enabling the success of the University’s academic and research missions.
Qualifications
Strategic decision‑maker with significant business acumen and judgment;
Skilled communicator with exceptional oral and written communication skills, including expertise in presenting and negotiating;
Results‑oriented, able to interpret complex problems, find solutions, and effectively implement them;
Proficient at employing metrics to inform decisions, improve business processes, and drive performance and quality;
Collaborative leader capable of working effectively with a range of constituencies, both internal and external.
How to Apply The full position specification for the CFO search can be found at
https://bit.ly/UCONN_CFO .
Interested candidates should confidentially submit a resume (Adobe PDF files preferred) to:
Joi Hayes‑Scott, Bill Clemens, and Jim Lawson – Consultants to the Search Committee – Russell Reynolds Associates
Email:
UConn.CFO@russellreynolds.com
For full consideration, materials should be received as soon as possible.
Advertised:
Nov 25 2025 Eastern Standard Time Applications close:
#J-18808-Ljbffr