University of Utah - Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
The University of Utah is being assisted in this recruitment by Spencer Stuart. Interested parties should submit comments, nominations of others, or information in support of their own candidacy to the confidential email address of the Spencer Stuart team: UtahCFO@spencerstuart.com.
Job Details
Open Date: 08/21/2024
Requisition Number: PRN39630B
Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Job Grade: EXE
FLSA Code: Administrative
Standard Hours per Week: 40
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Shift: Day
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment: External Posting
Pay Rate Range: Commensurate with Experience
Close Date: 11/21/2024
Job Summary
The University of Utah seeks a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who provides leadership, oversight, and stewardship for all aspects of the University’s financial resources while ensuring absolute institutional integrity on fiscal matters. The CFO is responsible for the fiscal health of the university, formulating the university’s financial strategy and directing and overseeing all financial activities and the budget processes. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), serving as a member of the president’s cabinet and senior leadership team, and working closely with the president, provost, and senior vice president (SVP) for health sciences, the CFO has a direct, positive, and long-term impact on the university’s mission, vision, and goals.
Responsibilities
The CFO serves as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and recommends financial objectives, policies, programs, and practices that ensure a sound financial structure for the University. Responsibilities include:
- Long-range financial planning
- Budget planning
- Capital financing and investments
- Delivering a long-term sustainable economic model that ensures both the viability and vitality of the University
As a key institutional leader, the CFO will encourage bold thinking, bring wise counsel, and be committed to the continuous evolution of a first-class finance function.
Minimum Qualifications
- Fifteen-plus years of experience in financial leadership roles in large, complex environments, with a thorough understanding of all elements of financial management.
- A strong strategic orientation, with the ability to serve as a thought partner and advisor.
- Expertise in financial models, financial analysis, performance measures, and metrics.
- A collaborative leader with experience in management roles.
- Experience or strong knowledge of healthcare organizations.
- Knowledge of best-in-class financial processes and technologies.
- Strong academic credentials, including a preference for an M.B.A. and/or related graduate degree(s) or CPA.
Additional Information
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in diverse settings and are committed to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter (optional)
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only
- Appropriate discharge document (Veteran Only)
Contact Information: University Human Resource Management, 250 East 200 South, Suite 125, Salt Lake City, UT 84111, (801) 581-2169, employment@utah.edu
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