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Mansfield University of Pennsylvania

Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Mansfield University of Pennsylvania, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, United States,


Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. References are not requested at this time.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 15, 2024 (extended).

Questions and inquiries can be directed to:

VPFASearch@commonwealthu.edu

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

Posting DetailsPosting Number:

S194

Classification Title:

Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Working Title:

Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Department:

Fiscal Affairs - DEPT

Home Campus:

Bloomsburg

Bargaining Unit:

Non-represented

Work Location:

Bloomsburg

Position Type:

Management

Temporary/Permanent:

Permanent

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time

Benefits:

Medical and prescription drug benefits.

Generous retirement plans, two options:

Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)

State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS)

Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Paid time off.

Employer-paid dental and vision benefits.

Employer-paid life insurance.

Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.

*Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.

To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours.

Anticipated Start Date:

October 2024

Position Summary InformationPosition Purpose:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the position of Vice President for Fiscal Affairs & Chief Financial Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to be a part of a dynamic institution committed to fostering academic excellence, enhancing student success, and driving innovation in higher education.

The university is seeking an experienced fiscal affairs leader with the management qualities to build on the institution’s reputation for innovation and student-focused approaches. The next Vice President for Fiscal Affairs & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will express a passion for the mission of public education and will understand and embrace the important social, cultural, and economic roles public education plays in the region and state.

The Vice President for Fiscal Affairs & Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for providing leadership, oversight, strategic planning, and direction for all fiscal affairs for Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, inclusive of the Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campus locations.

Minimum Requirements Profile

A master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, public administration, or a related field;

Extensive executive-level leadership experience in the areas of finance/accounting and/or budget;

Ten (10) years progressively responsible administrative experience in accounting, budgeting, and strategic planning in a complex organization;

A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience;

A minimum of three (3) years of experience in a unionized environment;

CPA/CMA is highly preferred;

Substantial experience with strategic planning, including a readiness to provide leadership for institutional planning.

Special Instructions to ApplicantsApplications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in this profile. References are not requested at this time.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by September 15, 2024 (extended).

Questions and inquiries can be directed to:

VPFASearch@commonwealthu.edu

Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process.

Completing this search is contingent upon available funding.

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