Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer

Overview

The University of Washington seeks a strategic, dynamic, and proven financial leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President for Finance, Planning & Budgeting and Chief Financial Officer (SVP / CFO). The SVP / CFO reports to the President, with a secondary reporting line to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for academic planning support, budgeting, and institutional analytics. The SVP / CFO directs the central business, planning, and analytical services that support the University's mission, and ensures alignment, risk mitigation, efficiency, and effectiveness of the University\'s financial resources and operations.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a mission-driven finance leader to join a dynamic university located in a vibrant city. Ideal candidates will have deep experience leading the finance and budget functions of a major research university, a collaborative orientation, stellar communication skills, and a commitment to the UW\'s mission and vision.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Senior Vice President for Finance, Planning & Budgeting and Chief Financial Officer (SVP / CFO) for the University of Washington.

Report to the President, with a secondary reporting line to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs for academic planning support, budgeting, and institutional analytics.

Direct the central business, planning, and analytical services that support the University\'s mission.

Ensure alignment, risk mitigation, efficiency, and effectiveness of the University\'s financial resources and operations.

Qualifications

Master\'s degree and a minimum of eight years of progressive experience in finance, budgeting, enterprise operations, state operations, or related field in a higher education setting.

An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides comparable knowledge and skills may substitute for a degree.

Experience leading the finance and budgeting functions of a major research university; a collaborative orientation; stellar communication skills; and a commitment to UW\'s mission and vision.

Compensation

The base salary range for this position will be $525,000-$575,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Application Process

All interested candidates should submit an updated CV and / or resume and a two to three page statement of interest via the following site :

(no links provided in this refined description).

All nominations and inquiries regarding the position should be submitted via the same site. The position will remain open until it is successfully filled. Contact : Rebecca Kennedy, Managing Partner; Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Partner; Carley Davenport, Managing Associate; Cara Meyers, Search Coordinator.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Washington is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. The University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact uwcfo@imsearch.com. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct, as required by Washington State Law.

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