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Gulf Publishing Company, Inc.

Vice President for Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer

Gulf Publishing Company, Inc., Andover, Massachusetts, us, 05544


Vice President for Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer

Merrimack College invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President for Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer (VPFP&CBO). This is an opportunity for a highly strategic and results-driven leader who can be the strategic budget officer for the College and a strong partner to the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President (CFO/SVP), the President, and senior leadership on budget development, financial strategy and modeling, process improvement, and forecasting.

The College has over 4,000 undergraduate and 1,700 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries who form an engaged community of thinkers, learners, and achievers integrated into an academic culture of excellence. The College’s gross annual revenue is budgeted at over $300 million, and the endowment currently sits at approximately $90 million.

The Office of Financial Planning and Budget is responsible for overseeing a broad array of college financial and organizational matters. The VPFP&CBO will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Vice President (CFO/SVP), advise the President, and work closely with the Vice President of Finance and Controller. The VPFP&CBO will oversee two direct reports in the budget office. This role will be expected to lead internal analysis of current budget processes and procedures, helping to identify and propose plans for efficiencies and innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities to invest in future growth.

The Vice President for Financial Planning and Chief Budget Officer will be required to have a bachelor’s degree, while an advanced degree is highly preferred. Merrimack seeks an experienced and accomplished leader with a demonstrated record of innovation and success in financial management who is familiar with the business operations of a non-profit, academic institution. Successful candidates will provide evidence of effective leadership of a diverse range of constituents, the ability to recruit and manage outstanding personnel, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to programmatic excellence.

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s

Augustinian mission and values

and who will advance its work in the area of diversity, equity, and inclusion. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports its Catholic Augustinian mission.

For best consideration, please submit materials as soon as possible. The requested application materials, listed below, should be submitted using the DSG’s candidate portal .

Application materials shall include a resume and a cover letter outlining interest; administrative experience; academic experience; and experience with, and commitment to, Merrimack’s Catholic Augustinian mission, its values, and its desire to be a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution of higher learning. All applications and nominations will be treated confidentially.

The compensation range for this position is $200,000 - $250,000 with a generous benefits package.

Steve Leo, Managing DirectorVicki Henderson Senior AssociateStorbeck SearchMerrimackVPF@storbecksearch.com

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

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