Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance
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- The University of Kansas
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- Lawrence, Kansas
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The University of Kansas
Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance
The University of Kansas invites applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer & Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance.
The University
The University of Kansas (KU) is a major public research and teaching institution of nearly 28,000 students, 2,600 faculty and 3,400 staff across five campuses, including KU Medical Center. KU comprises 13 schools, including the state’s only schools of pharmacy and medicine, and offers more than 370 degree programs. The university’s diverse community of students and faculty are united by KU’s mission to educate leaders, build healthy communities, and make discoveries that change the world.
KU is a longstanding member of the Association of American Universities, and the National Science Foundation and the Carnegie Foundation both classify KU as a top research university. KU consistently earns high rankings for its academic offerings, including its 46 nationally ranked graduate programs. KU researchers conducted more than $249 million in federally sponsored research last year, with strengths ranging from pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences to special education. There are 38 active startup companies created from KU discoveries, and the university has 130 license agreements for commercial use of KU technologies. The university has an on-campus incubator that houses more than 40 corporate tenants ranging from KU spinouts to established companies like Garmin and Archer Daniels Midland.
KU benefits significantly from KU Endowment, which serves as the official fundraising foundation for KU by partnering with donors to provide philanthropic support to the university. The university’s most recent campaign, which concluded in 2016, netted $1.67 billion for scholarships, faculty support, facilities and other initiatives. For more information about KU, please visit https://ku.edu/.
The Position
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) & Executive Vice Chancellor for Finance is the University of Kansas university-wide Chief Finance Officer. The CFO reports directly to and serves at the pleasure of the Chancellor and is the trusted, strategic advisor to the Chancellor on all finance and business matters. As a key member of the Chancellor’s leadership team, the CFO has broad responsibility for the finance and business dimensions of the university. The CFO works in coordination with the Chancellor and the Executive Vice Chancellors (EVCs) of the KU-Lawrence and KU-Medical Center campuses and their respective Vice Provost/Vice Chancellor for finance (VPF/VCF).
The CFO plays an important role working with the campus VPF and VCF in developing and driving an effective financial strategy and sustainable funding model through financial forecasting, financial planning, and financial management that is transparent and will enable KU to achieve the strategic vision and goals of the university and its individual campuses.
The CFO leads a highly skilled and client-focused finance division that includes the following units: Financial policy, analysis, and reporting; business and capital financial planning and management; institutional budget planning and development; and global operations and security. The CFO chairs the University’s Enterprise Risk Management Committee, and works closely with the lead financial positions of the university campuses and controlled affiliate organizations, and the campus VPF and VCF have a “dotted line” reporting relationship to the CFO. This dotted line relationship is reinforced through the CFO’s participation with the campus EVCs in the annual performance reviews of the VPF-KU-Lawrence and VCF KU-Med and in the determination of merit increases in salary.
Required Qualifications
- An MBA or equivalent degree preferred with at least ten years of progressive experience in finance, budget, and administration, with five years at the senior level at a major research university, university system, or other large organization.
- Demonstrated record of supervisory oversight coordinating large and diverse units with numerous employees and enterprise-wide impact.
- Experience with the process of change management and demonstrated success at developing buy-in.
- Is committed to the highest ethical and professional standards.
- Is a strong communicator, including demonstrated experience in analyzing and sharing how data-informed decisions are being made.
For a complete position profile and full list of qualifications, please visit https://www.storbeckpimentel.com/pd/KUCFO.pdf
Application and Nomination Process
The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and will continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled. Applicants must submit a current resume and a letter of interest describing relevant experience. Submission of materials via e-mail is strongly encouraged. Nomination letters should include the name, position, address and telephone number of the nominee. All nominations and applications will be handled in confidence. Applications will remain confidential until the selection of the finalists, whose names and application materials will be made public.
Applications and letters of nomination should be submitted to:
Alberto Pimentel, Managing Partner
Storbeck/Pimentel & Associates
6512 Painter Avenue
Whittier, CA 90601
Email: apsearch@storbeckpimentel.com
Refer to code “KU-CFO” in subject line
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, retaliation, gender identity, gender expression and genetic information in the University’s programs and activities.
Organization
Working at the University of Kansas
Join the University of Kansas, and you’ll become part of a Jayhawk family that spans the globe. Wear your KU shirt in London, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Nairobi or anywhere else, and you will likely hear a resounding “Rock Chalk!” from a stranger. Of course, the appropriate response is an enthusiastic “Jayhawk!” Because, after all, they’re not really strangers, they’re family.
The Jayhawk community is united by more than 150 years of tradition and by our commitment to pushing the boundaries of knowledge, transforming the academic experience, and creating solutions through innovative research. KU’s mission is to lift students and society by educating leaders, building healthy communities and making discoveries that change the world.
The University of Kansas is the state’s flagship university and one of just 66 invited members of the prestigious Association of American Universities (AAU). We consistently earn high rankings for academics and recognition as a premier research university.
KU faculty and staff embrace our role as the state’s flagship university, AAU member and R1 institution that serves the state, nation and world. We celebrate the energy and compassion that infuse the Jayhawk spirit; and, we remain true to KU’s historic values: the elevating force of education, the transformative power of research and the healing power of service.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
The University of Kansas is committed to a learning and workplace environment that is representative of our nation and global society, accepts and values everyone, appreciates our common humanity and understands that our multiple differences are the cornerstone of academic preparation, professional excellence and distinction. KU must be a place where all people feel they belong and have access to resources and support that help them attain their educational and professional goals.
We recognize there are inequalities and privileges generated by historical and persistent intersecting differences by race, ethnicity, gender identities, gender expressions, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, age, abilities, religion, regional background, veteran status, citizenship status and nationality. And we hold ourselves accountable for policies, processes and programs that appreciate these and other differences and create more fair, safe and just learning, working and living environments for KU students, faculty and staff.
Instruction
KU offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate study programs, and we fulfill our mission through academic and research programs of international distinction, coupled with outstanding libraries, teaching museums and information technology. These resources enrich the academic experience for students from all 50 states and 112 countries, and provide enrichment resources for KU faculty and staff.
Research
The university attains high levels of research productivity and recognizes that faculty are part of a network of scholars and academicians that shape a discipline as well as teach it. KU staff are integral to our research success, participating in and supporting discoveries that expand knowledge and improve lives.
Service
The university and our employees serve society through research, teaching and the preservation and dissemination of knowledge. KU's academic programs, arts facilities and public programs provide cultural enrichment opportunities for the larger community. And, KU offers educational, research and service programs throughout the state. KU employees are encouraged to participate in and serve the campus and surrounding communities in a way that is meaningful to them.
International Dimension
KU offers more than 100 programs of international study and cooperative research for KU students and faculty at sites around the world. The university offers teaching and research that draw upon and contribute to the most advanced developments throughout the United States and abroad. At the same time, KU's extensive international ties support economic development in Kansas.
Values
The University of Kansas, our students and employees are committed to excellence. We foster a multicultural, inclusive environment in which the dignity and rights of individuals are respected. Intellectual diversity, integrity and disciplined inquiry in the search for knowledge are of paramount importance.
Our City and State
KU sits atop Mt. Oread in the center of Lawrence, a town full of natural beauty and culture. In fact, Rolling Stone magazine named Lawrence one of the best college towns in the United States. Lawrence is home to more than 100,000 people, and has a charming, Midwestern friendliness that welcomes visitors and celebrates diversity. In addition to KU, Lawrence is home to Haskell Indian Nations University, the premiere tribal university in the United States.
Lawrence’s historic and thriving downtown features restaurants, nightlife and local shops offering unique finds that you won’t find anywhere else. The town has more than 50 parks, an encompassing mixed-use trail, and quick access to biking/hiking trails along the Kansas River and around Clinton Lake. A five-minute drive from Lawrence, Clinton Lake offers fishing, boating, beaches, camping and other outdoor activities.
Located just 40 minutes west of Kansas City, Lawrence offers the appeal of a mid-size, suburban town with quick access to the amenities of a large city, including an international airport. The Kansas City metro area is home to world-class museums and cultural activities, Jazz clubs and other nightlife venues, expansive shopping options, and exciting professional sports with the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and Sporting KC.
Kansas is in the center of the country, making it convenient and cost effective to fly or drive to destinations throughout the United States. Far from flat, the Flint Hills, just 90 minutes from Lawrence, offer panoramic vistas that showcase the breathtaking beauty of America.
Making KU Your Home
Something about Lawrence is magnetic. Long-time residents are never surprised when a KU student or employee from out of state decides to make Lawrence their permanent home. And, even those who do leave often find themselves returning to “the nest” at some point in the future. In fact, Lawrence has been named by several publications as one of the best places to retire.
At the University of Kansas, you’ll join a global Jayhawk family and find a place to call home.
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