Chief Financial Officer & Vice Chancellor, Finance
Confidential, Berkeley, CA, United States
Chief Financial Officer & Vice Chancellor, Finance
About the Company
Pioneering public research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1868
Employees
10,001+
Funding
$200+ million
Categories
- Continuing Education
- Education
- Universities
- Berkeley
- Colleges & Universities
- DNA
- Hyperloop
- Neurophysiology
- Supercomputers
- U.C. Berkeley
- University of California
- Higher Education
Specialties
- higher education and university education
About the Role
The Company is in search of a Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor of Finance to join its prestigious institution. The successful candidate will be a strategic partner to the Chancellor and Executive Vice Chancellor, providing exceptional financial, analytical, and administrative management. This role is pivotal in overseeing the campus's financial services and controls, with a focus on supporting the mission of teaching, research, and public service. The Vice Chancellor will be expected to bring creativity and innovation to identify new sources of revenue, manage financial risk effectively, and lead a strong team of finance and budget experts. A commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, as well as a deep resonance with the public mission of the institution, are essential. Applicants for the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Chancellor of Finance position at the company should have a proven track record in financial leadership, with experience in a complex, large-scale organization. The role requires a leader with a strategic and visionary approach, an entrepreneurial mindset, and a strong commitment to the values of the institution. The ideal candidate will have a background in financial operations, be adept at managing a diverse team, and possess outstanding communication and collaboration skills. While experience in public higher education is a plus, it is not mandatory. The role demands a leader who can engage with a wide range of stakeholders, both internally and externally, and who is dedicated to the principles of shared governance and the advancement of the institution's mission.
Hiring Manager Title
Chancellor
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Finance
- Education/Academic Administration