Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

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. This individual is a member of the President’s cabinet and the University Senate, and will 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. 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. This is accomplished through quality customer service, effective collaboration with faculty and staff, and strong stewardship of the University’s financial and capital resources. 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. We invite you to review the following information to find out more about our great institution and our community. UCONN TODAY

UConn Today is the official news and information website for UConn. It provides updates on campus events, research breakthroughs, faculty and student achievements, and other university-related news. UConn Fact Sheet .pdf provides key data and statistics about various aspects of the university, such as enrollment numbers, academic programs, research initiatives, and campus facilities. UCONN: CRITICAL TO CT

The "UConn: Critical to CT" .pdf fact sheet highlights UConn's value and significance to Connecticut, emphasizing its role in driving economic growth, innovation, and public service within the state.

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