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Job Type: Administrative Staff
Job Number: 00282
Division:Business Affairs
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
DESCRIPTION
Otterbein University seeks an accomplished and innovative leader to be our next Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs. The Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs (VPBA) leads the Division of Business Affairs, comprised of three areas: Business Services, Controller, and Facilities Management & Planning. The role supervises 7 direct reports and manages a total team of over 50 staff. The Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Business Affairs reports to the President and is a key member of the university's leadership team and officer of the University, contributing to the overall University strategy and operations. This institutional leader will collaborate with the President and leadership to direct and oversee financial activities and controls of the University. They offer strategic thinking, vision, innovative ideas and approaches to the team they manage and to senior leaders. They will lead and direct the planning process of all major capital projects and meet all reporting requirements.
The target start date is June/July 2024
For more information about Otterbein University please visit
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership priorities for the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs include:
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have an MBA, MPA or Masters of Accounting degree from a regionally accredited university and/or a registered CPA designation with demonstrated progressive financial and leadership experience.
Applicants should have five years' experience in supervisory role in Business Affairs; a proven track record of financial planning with a proactive, decisive style that correlates with long term goals and mission; strong financial analytical and reporting skills, experience in managing debt; significant line-management experience in a variety of financial areas, preferably including experience in supervising the physical plant and human resources; ability to establish external relationships and negotiate with financial entities (i.e., line of credit, rating agencies, bond holders, etc.); experience with risk management strategies.
Applicants should be a highly motivated and self-directed person who can integrate diverse constituencies (students, faculty, staff, facilities, services) within an overarching financial plan;
Experience with the development or modification of enterprise resource planning systems; excellent working knowledge and experience in higher education practices and regulations; active in NACUBO and one or more regional affiliatesare preferred.
Otterbein University conducts background check and credit screening of candidate upon acceptance of a contingent job offer, which is administrator by a third-party vendor. All information obtained will be strictly confidential. Background check and credit screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
TO APPLY: Applications (to include a cover letter, resume or C.V., and at least three professional references) should be submitted through Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with priority review beginning February 26, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Confidential inquiries and nominations may be directed to search committee chair Dr. Bill Fox, Vice President for Student Affairs at Inquiries will be treated with confidentiality during the initial screening process. Finalists will be informed before references are contacted.
For more information about Otterbein University please visit
Otterbein is an EEO educator and employer. Beyond this, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff to reflect our student body and the communities we serve. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time faculty and staff.
Benefits at Otterbein include:
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Job Type: Administrative Staff
Job Number: 00282
Division:Business Affairs
Department: Business Services
Opening Date: 02/02/2024
DESCRIPTION
Otterbein University seeks an accomplished and innovative leader to be our next Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs. The Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs (VPBA) leads the Division of Business Affairs, comprised of three areas: Business Services, Controller, and Facilities Management & Planning. The role supervises 7 direct reports and manages a total team of over 50 staff. The Chief Financial Officer & Vice President for Business Affairs reports to the President and is a key member of the university's leadership team and officer of the University, contributing to the overall University strategy and operations. This institutional leader will collaborate with the President and leadership to direct and oversee financial activities and controls of the University. They offer strategic thinking, vision, innovative ideas and approaches to the team they manage and to senior leaders. They will lead and direct the planning process of all major capital projects and meet all reporting requirements.
The target start date is June/July 2024
For more information about Otterbein University please visit
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Leadership priorities for the Chief Financial Officer and Vice Presidentof Business Affairs include:
- Continue traditional undergraduate growth through need-based aid allowing more underserved populations to attend college, a focus on experiential learning and career preparation.
- Partner with the Institutional Advancement team to support all areas of fundraising and the execution of major capital and comprehensive fundraising campaigns.
- Enhance campus buildings and grounds, with a special focus on student life facilities, through an upcoming comprehensive campaign and other funding mechanisms.
- Create a multi-year planning model allowing the University and its Board to make strategic decisions beyond the current fiscal year.
- Work with our Board and institutional partners on investment portfolio management.
- Contribute to a culture of innovation and accountability, including a grass-roots process for launching new curricular and co-curricular programs, performance-based pay for all employees, and data-driven decisions about unit performance and resource allocation.
- Create and execute campus master planning, with a focus on space efficiency.
- Engage with local and state leaders, community organizations, and corporations in ways that expand the university's reach and connection.
- In partnership with university leaders at Otterbein and Antioch Universities, bring appropriate expertise as Otterbein executes the goals and priorities of the new Coalition for the Common Good (CCG), including decision making related to shared services of some functions.
- Communicate with the full campus community on all matters of Business Affairs in transparent ways that build understanding, trust, accountability, and buy-in.
QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants should have an MBA, MPA or Masters of Accounting degree from a regionally accredited university and/or a registered CPA designation with demonstrated progressive financial and leadership experience.
Applicants should have five years' experience in supervisory role in Business Affairs; a proven track record of financial planning with a proactive, decisive style that correlates with long term goals and mission; strong financial analytical and reporting skills, experience in managing debt; significant line-management experience in a variety of financial areas, preferably including experience in supervising the physical plant and human resources; ability to establish external relationships and negotiate with financial entities (i.e., line of credit, rating agencies, bond holders, etc.); experience with risk management strategies.
Applicants should be a highly motivated and self-directed person who can integrate diverse constituencies (students, faculty, staff, facilities, services) within an overarching financial plan;
Experience with the development or modification of enterprise resource planning systems; excellent working knowledge and experience in higher education practices and regulations; active in NACUBO and one or more regional affiliatesare preferred.
Otterbein University conducts background check and credit screening of candidate upon acceptance of a contingent job offer, which is administrator by a third-party vendor. All information obtained will be strictly confidential. Background check and credit screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
TO APPLY: Applications (to include a cover letter, resume or C.V., and at least three professional references) should be submitted through Applications will be accepted until the position is filled with priority review beginning February 26, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Confidential inquiries and nominations may be directed to search committee chair Dr. Bill Fox, Vice President for Student Affairs at Inquiries will be treated with confidentiality during the initial screening process. Finalists will be informed before references are contacted.
For more information about Otterbein University please visit
Otterbein is an EEO educator and employer. Beyond this, we are committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty and staff to reflect our student body and the communities we serve. Candidates with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
To help attract a talented team, Otterbein offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time faculty and staff.
Benefits at Otterbein include:
- Tuition benefit for employee and their dependents
- Accrue 4 weeks paid vacation and 10 days paid sick time per year
- 11 paid holidays plus bonus days
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance for employee, dependents, or domestic partner
- Disability
- Defined contribution retirement plan
- and much more
ABOUT OTTERBEIN UNIVERSITY:
ABOUT OTTERBEIN CAREERS and BENEFITS:
