Chief Business and Finance Officer

Responsibilities

• Directs the following functions and ensure compliance with applicable University, state, and federal requirements:Financial accounting and reporting (including debt service and asset management)Internal controls and reconciliation of accounting activitiesAccounts receivable and payablePayrollContract administration, purchasing, and procurementAnnual budget development and rate approval processFinancial reporting and analysis
• Provides strategic and operational oversight for Husky Card Services, including debit card programs and system integration.
• Provides executive sponsorship and partnership with the Chief Information Officer, ensuring financial and technology strategies are jointly developed and aligned to departmental priorities.
• Supports and reinforces the CIO's authority over enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, data governance, and technology standards.
• Captures and integrates financial and IT resource planning to support operational efficiency and innovation.
• Oversees financial forecasting, business modeling, and capital planning.
• Develops pro forma analyses for growth and capital development projects.
• Supports expansion of revenue sources to supplement traditional resources.
• Guides strategic and long-term planning for Husky Card Services.
• Oversees benchmarking reports and development of performance measures.
• Represents HFS in campus-wide financial planning efforts.

Leadership

• Builds and sustains a positive, collaborative organizational culture across Finance, IT, and Husky Card teams.
• Serves as a visible leader within HFS and represents the department on University committees and initiatives.
• Champions innovation and continuous improvement in financial and technology practices.
• Ensures the CIO maintains regular, direct engagement with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team on enterprise technology strategy and risk.
• Models values and behaviors that support an inclusive, student-focused organizational culture.
• Cultivates and sustains effective relationships with campus and external partners.

Supervision

• Provides coaching, mentorship, and professional development for direct reports and their teams.
• Establishes performance standards and evaluates staff performance.
• Supports succession planning and team cohesion.
• Ensures compliance with department and University personnel policies and procedures.

Impact to the University

This Position Contributes To The University By Ensuring the financial health and stability of HFS, a self-supporting auxiliary enterprise with a $150 million budget. Aligning financial and technology resources to support student success and operational excellence. Strengthening fiscal stewardship and risk management across all departmental operations. Enhancing campus services through oversight of Husky Card operations and technology integration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, economics, or related field and seven years of financial leadership experience.
• Experience supervising professional and technical staff.
• Demonstrated success in:Strategic planning, financial forecasting, and analysisLeading cross-functional teamsBuilding strong relationships with internal and external partnersDeveloping positive organizational culture and team cohesion
• Strong communication skills, including public speaking.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may substitute for these qualifications.
• Master’s degree in business administration, public administration, accounting, or related field Ten years of experience in a leadership role
• Active Certified Management Accountant or Certified Public Accountant status
• Experience in higher education, preferably in student life or auxiliary services
• Familiarity with enterprise systems and IT resource planning
• Experience leading through periods of change
• Experience collaborating with centralized shared services.