University of Washington
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)
University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127
Req #: 238918
Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address:
https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwit
Posting Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $12,918 - $27,383 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
THE CFO JOB AT A GLANCEAt the University of Washington, we are serious about cybersecurity and enterprise risk management. More than 100,000 students, faculty and staff across three campuses, medical facilities and global research operations count on it. That’s why the University just approved a multi-million-dollar yearly investment to advance our security program and enhance our cybersecurity capabilities.
As AVP and Chief Financial Officer, you’ll be expected to provide leadership for planning, developing, directing, and running an innovative, trusted, and reliable financial and accounting program. One of the chief goals is to build a data and reporting culture and infrastructure at the UW — a delicate task that will require a deft touch and awesome collaboration skills as you work with multiple leaders, decentralized IT units and other major stakeholders across the University.
If you’re ready for the challenge, we invite you to read more about our institution, our city, the job and its challenges and opportunities to transform and enhance one of the world’s top universities. Or go ahead and apply now!
YOU AT THE UWYou can find the full set of requirements for the AVP and CFO position in the application process. However, we wanted to highlight a few things that we consider non-negotiable for someone in this position:
Embrace and model organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) competencies.
Understand the impact of technology on historically marginalized communities and ensure that security solutions are inclusive and accessible to all members of the University community.
Promote a culture of DEI across the University, incorporating DEI principles into hiring, staff development, engagement, and decision-making processes.
Collaborate with other university leaders to ensure that technology and security solutions align with the University’s DEI goals and values.
Lead by example, modeling DEI principles in all aspects of your work and creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging within the team and across the University.
As AVP and CFO you’ll be expected to actively engage with various stakeholders, such as UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, UW Seattle, UW Medicine, UW Schools and Colleges, and global research operations. Through this collaborative approach, you’ll develop and implement a comprehensive financial program, encompassing fund management, accounting, operational forecasting, data and reports, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within finance, accounting or budgeting.
Demonstrated expertise in the development and execution of multi-year financial plans for complex organizations or divisions of a large institution, agency or company.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and experience adopting best practices in promoting fiscal accountability and transparency in an organization.
Exceptional leadership qualities, including proven ability to support organizational values of being invested, compassionate, team players.
Experience modeling and furthering personal and team accountability, managing conflict, and own responsibility for mistakes.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the capacity to articulate complex ideas persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Proven experience with data analysis and the ability to distill complex datasets into straightforward, actionable insights.
A commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility is expected for this role.
Desired:
Over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Supervisory experience managing teams of 10-15 or more is preferred.
Experience working in a public higher education, state institution, or with a firm that serves a higher education or state institution.
Conditions of Employment:
Hybrid, open office environment
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Department: UW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address:
https://itconnect.uw.edu/uwit
Posting Date: 09/11/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $12,918 - $27,383 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.
THE CFO JOB AT A GLANCEAt the University of Washington, we are serious about cybersecurity and enterprise risk management. More than 100,000 students, faculty and staff across three campuses, medical facilities and global research operations count on it. That’s why the University just approved a multi-million-dollar yearly investment to advance our security program and enhance our cybersecurity capabilities.
As AVP and Chief Financial Officer, you’ll be expected to provide leadership for planning, developing, directing, and running an innovative, trusted, and reliable financial and accounting program. One of the chief goals is to build a data and reporting culture and infrastructure at the UW — a delicate task that will require a deft touch and awesome collaboration skills as you work with multiple leaders, decentralized IT units and other major stakeholders across the University.
If you’re ready for the challenge, we invite you to read more about our institution, our city, the job and its challenges and opportunities to transform and enhance one of the world’s top universities. Or go ahead and apply now!
YOU AT THE UWYou can find the full set of requirements for the AVP and CFO position in the application process. However, we wanted to highlight a few things that we consider non-negotiable for someone in this position:
Embrace and model organizational diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) competencies.
Understand the impact of technology on historically marginalized communities and ensure that security solutions are inclusive and accessible to all members of the University community.
Promote a culture of DEI across the University, incorporating DEI principles into hiring, staff development, engagement, and decision-making processes.
Collaborate with other university leaders to ensure that technology and security solutions align with the University’s DEI goals and values.
Lead by example, modeling DEI principles in all aspects of your work and creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging within the team and across the University.
As AVP and CFO you’ll be expected to actively engage with various stakeholders, such as UW Bothell, UW Tacoma, UW Seattle, UW Medicine, UW Schools and Colleges, and global research operations. Through this collaborative approach, you’ll develop and implement a comprehensive financial program, encompassing fund management, accounting, operational forecasting, data and reports, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Requirements:
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within finance, accounting or budgeting.
Demonstrated expertise in the development and execution of multi-year financial plans for complex organizations or divisions of a large institution, agency or company.
Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and experience adopting best practices in promoting fiscal accountability and transparency in an organization.
Exceptional leadership qualities, including proven ability to support organizational values of being invested, compassionate, team players.
Experience modeling and furthering personal and team accountability, managing conflict, and own responsibility for mistakes.
Effective oral and written communication skills, with the capacity to articulate complex ideas persuasively to a diverse range of stakeholders.
Proven experience with data analysis and the ability to distill complex datasets into straightforward, actionable insights.
A commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility is expected for this role.
Desired:
Over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Supervisory experience managing teams of 10-15 or more is preferred.
Experience working in a public higher education, state institution, or with a firm that serves a higher education or state institution.
Conditions of Employment:
Hybrid, open office environment
Application Process:
The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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