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Rutgers University

Vice President for Financial Planning and Analytics-Chief Budget Officer

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, United States


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Position Information

Recruitment/Posting TitleVice President for Financial Planning and Analytics-Chief Budget Officer
Job CategoryStaff & Executive - Executive
DepartmentUFA-Financial Planning & Analy
OverviewRUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is a premier national research university and the State's land-grant institution. It is recognized as New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the nation's oldest and largest higher education institutions, the University comprises 29 schools and colleges operating across three geographic centers and is present in the State's 21 counties.

Rutgers University-New Brunswick, an R-1 institution, is a member of the Association of American Universities and the Big Ten Academic Alliance. Rutgers University-Camden is a prominent R-2, community-engaged Minority Serving Institution (AANAPISI), offering a world-class academic experience just steps from Philadelphia. Rutgers University-Newark, situated outside New York City, is a diverse urban institution designated as an R-2 and Minority Serving Institution (AANAPISI & HSI) and a committed and active anchor institution in its home city.

Three of Rutgers' chancellor units - Camden, Newark, and New Brunswick - are ranked among the top 50 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. Rutgers Health serves as a statewide academic healthcare provider, encompassing eight of the University's schools and a variety of centers and institutes dedicated to biomedical, clinical, and translational research. Over 1,300 health professionals affiliated with Rutgers see more than 2.8 million patients annually. Recognized as one of New Jersey's largest employers, Rutgers consistently earns accolades as one of the best places to work.
Posting SummaryVICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYTICS - CHIEF BUDGET OFFICER
Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, seeks a visionary and strategic leader for the Vice President for Financial Planning and Analytics-Chief Budget Officer (VPFPA-CBO). This position will be pivotal in shaping the University's financial future and integral to guiding long-term strategic planning. The VPFPA-CBO will play a key role in developing financial plans, evaluating the impact of long-range planning, and driving new enterprise-wide initiatives while fostering business analytics and ensuring data integrity across Rutgers. The University recently adopted a policy to guide and develop a holistic, highly analytical, and forward-looking approach to budgeting, financial management, and resource planning and allocation. The VPFPA-CBO will significantly advance this policy, transform and modernize Rutgers' financial and analytical functions, shape culture, and guide critical decisions that impact long-term planning for the University.

As a leading research institution, Rutgers is the premier public University and the flagship institution of New Jersey. The university champions teaching excellence, cutting-edge research, and innovative, best-in-class services, solutions, and clinical care. Rutgers is home to 8,700 faculty, 14,900 staff, and over 69,000 undergraduate and graduate students across campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden, and a significant academic and clinical health sciences presence that spans the State. Rutgers' Division of University Finance and Administration (UFA) advances the University's strategic priorities by managing all central financial, administrative, and student information systems and processes.

Reporting directly to the Executive Vice President (EVP) - Chief Financial Officer and University Treasurer, and serving on the UFA leadership team, the VPFPA-CBO will develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that support Rutgers' mission, strategic goals, and core educational and administrative objectives. The VPFPA-CBO will provide university-wide leadership and strategic oversight in financial planning, budgeting, and data analytics. As a senior advisor to the EVP, the VPFPA-CBO will represent the EVP as needed and appropriate.
Position StatusFull Time
FLSAExempt
Annual Minimum Salary0.000
Standard Hours37.50
Payroll DesignationPeopleSoft
BenefitsRutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Terms of AppointmentStaff - 12 month
Position Pension EligibilityABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field.
  • Ten (10) years of relevant experience in higher education, non-profit organizations, or corporate environments.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Demonstrated record of professional achievement with a strong reputation for financial acumen, particularly in budget management, forecasting, and data-driven analytics.
  • Exceptional communication skills with the ability to effectively present complex financial information to senior leadership and governing boards.
  • Proven success in identifying and implementing organizational improvements, including leveraging technology to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Recognized for integrity, high ethical standards, sound judgment, and a creative, enthusiastic approach to leadership.
  • Strong collaborative abilities, with a history of working effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Extensive managerial experience, including leading and developing high-performing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree.

Posting Details

Posting Number24ST2815
Posting Open Date12/09/2024
Special Instructions to ApplicantsRutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has engaged the firm Isaacson, Miller to manage this search process. All applicants must complete the following two-step process to be considered:
  1. Apply via Rutgers' career site using the link on this posting.
  2. Apply (including resumes and letters of interest responding to the opportunities and challenges outlined above) to the Isaacson, Miller executive search team via the link below.
Dan Rodas, Partner
Amble Ryan, Managing Associate
Nicole Sancilio, Senior Search Coordinator
Isaacson, Miller
https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/rutgers-university/vice-president-fpa-cbo
Regional CampusRutgers University-New Brunswick
CityPiscataway
StateNJ

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

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