Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA, is launching a national search through AGB Search Firm for a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO). Reporting directly to President Rhonda Phillips and serving on the President's Leadership Team, the CFAO will lead finance and related administrative functions supporting the University's strategic, financial, and operational goals.
The CFAO will play a critical role in developing and implementing financial strategy while having the ability to lead and shape five immediate strategic opportunities:
1. Optimization of new revenue and growth initiatives.
2. Implementation of a new finance system.
3. Development of a 5-Year Capital & IT Plan for the University.
4. Enhancement of processes and organizational structures.
5. Advancement of initiatives to lower costs and enhance affordability.
The CFAO will manage diverse administrative functional areas, including finance and accounting, budget and financial reporting, human resources, facilities, library and information technology services (LITS), and public safety.
The CFAO will be an experienced and dynamic leader who will partner and collaborate with the president, other senior leaders, trustees, and the entire campus community. The CFAO will inspire confidence and demonstrate creative, action-oriented, and fiscally responsible leadership. They will be asked to engage with transparency, authenticity, and empathy to multiple stakeholders while developing realistic objectives and effectively communicating financial information and plans
The Opportunity and Agenda
The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is a senior leadership team member and a direct report to the university president. This CFAO will demonstrate sound financial management and leadership, provide strategic vision and direction, promote effective and efficient resource management, and work collaboratively with all stakeholders to enhance the university's short- and long-term fiscal health.
The agenda of the new CFAO includes:
1. With a relatively new President and leadership team, the University has an opportunity to rethink how it conducts its business across the three locations.
2. Partner with the President, leadership team, and Board of Trustees to focus efforts and financial resources on growing enrollment and net tuition revenue, enhancing auxiliary revenue sources, and establishing a long-term financial sustainability model.
3. Present timely, accurate, expert financial analyses and reports and develop realistic long-term financial projections to support the university's mission and the Board of Trustees' engagement in its financial life and health.
4. Develop a budget and financial reporting process that is structured, timely, transparent, and oriented to the future. Incorporating transparency and accountability into the budget and financial reporting process will build trust within the campus community.
5. Oversee the implementation of new finance and related information systems and financial reporting to provide enhanced access to timely data, allow end users to assess operational performance, and improve decision-making.
6. Finalize and implement a 5-Year Capital Infrastructure and Information Technology plan for the university to guide necessary investments and build sustainable funding streams.
7. Complete and implement a plan to enhance the Office of Public Safety, including staffing, operational, and capital improvements necessary to improve operations and receive accreditation from the Pennsylvania Chiefs of Police Association.
8. Advance and collaborate on plans that capitalize on the growth and positive impact of athletics and recreation to enhance revenue, enrollment, and the campus experience.
9. Identify and implement operational efficiencies in managed departments and throughout the University, including exploring shared service or outsourcing models.
10. Serve as the lead staff member on relevant Board of Trustees Committees and Subcommittees, including Finance and Infrastructure, Audit and Risk, Investment, and Debt and Real Estate.
11. Participate in the university reaccreditation and other processes required for federal or state funding, compliance, or regulatory review.
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