Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Business Affairs
Confidential, Stanford, CA, United States
Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Business Affairs
About the Company
World-renowned teaching & research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
1885
Employees
10,001+
Categories
- Education
- Colleges & Universities
- DOE National Laboratories
- Executive Branch
- Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
- Biotechnology
- Communities
- Computer
- Management Consulting
- Market Research
- Mobile Apps
- Service Industry
- Universities
- Virtual Reality
- Higher Education
Specialties
- higher education
- research
- teaching
- natural sciences
- social sciences
- humanities
- interdisciplinary research
- engineering
- business
- medicine
- law
- k-12 education
- and earth science
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs to provide strategic leadership and oversight of its financial and business operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of financial strategies, policies, and procedures that support the institution's mission and goals. This role involves managing the financial health of the organization, including budgeting, financial planning, and risk management. The Chief Financial Officer will also be tasked with ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and standards, as well as fostering a culture of transparency and accountability in financial matters. Applicants for the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President for Business Affairs position at the company should have a proven track record in a senior financial management role, preferably within a complex, mission-driven organization. A deep understanding of financial management in an academic or research setting is highly desirable. The role requires a strategic thinker with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to a variety of stakeholders. A Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field is typically required, along with a professional certification such as CPA or CFA. The ideal candidate will have experience in financial planning and analysis, investment management, and a strong background in financial systems and technology.
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
- Finance
- Operations