Description

The Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO) provides leadership to Winona State University’s division of Finance and Administration including oversight of the university’s Financial, Facilities, Human Resources, Campus Safety, Environmental Health and Safety, and Emergency Management functions. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPFA/CFO contributes business intelligence, insight, and expertise to the university’s executive leadership team. The VPFA/CFO is responsible for ensuring the fiscal and administrative integrity of the university. 

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for the position include (1) a master’s degree from an accredited institution; accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. In lieu of a degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, relevant experience in finance and operations in higher education may be considered; and (2) ten [10] years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a large, complex organization. Professional experience in a combination of the following areas: financial management, annual and strategic budgeting, facilities management, capital project planning, human resource management, and emergency management. Extensive experience in budgeting, financial planning and modeling as well as institution-wide planning and analysis.