Job Description

Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, the university's VPFCFO has fiduciary responsibility for university funds, business processes, and serves as the principal financial officer for the university. The VPFCFO is a key member of the President's Council and is directly responsible for the oversight and management of the following areas within the university: Budget and Financial Planning, Capital Budgeting and Financing, Financial Management, University Controller, University Bursar, Finance Information Technology, Risk Management and Insurance, Procurement and Surplus Property, and the University Treasurer.

The VPFCFO serves as an institutional catalyst, stimulating sound financial management practices across the organization that support the achievement of the strategic and financial objectives of the university. The Vice President provides leadership and oversight to strategic and financial planning, ensures overall management and integrity of the university's internal and external budgets, provides guidance for university business and financial initiatives, represents the university in its relationships with its related corporations, and is engaged in the processes of obtaining new resources and allocating resources such that goals and objectives are accomplished consistent with the university mission.

Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant's qualifications for the position
• A current resume/curriculum vitae
• The name and email address of five professional references

Please direct inquiries, nominations, and application materials to:

Denice Perdue
Senior Executive Search Consultant

Jeremy Duff
Vice President of Executive Search

Additional information regarding the posting can be found in the following link:

Required Qualifications

* Extensive experience as a senior leader of a large multifunctional business operation, demonstrating an ability to manage resources skillfully and proactively.
* Significant experience in fiscal management with direct responsibility in areas of fiscal analysis, forecasting, borrowing, accounting, and financial reporting.
* Experience successfully navigating change, building, and leading teams in a complex organization.
* Advanced verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting to governance boards and committees.
* Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
* Demonstrated experience designing and implementing workflows to meet customer needs while maintaining appropriate compliance and internal controls.
* Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations and generally accepted accounting principles.
* Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projects.
* Demonstrated expertise in the development of comprehensive, integrated financial budgeting and reporting systems.
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or other business discipline is required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Demonstrated financial leadership in large public research university.
* Experience with state funding principles and models.
* An MBA or equivalent advanced degree and/or registered CPA.
* Experience managing enterprise resource planning system enhancements and implementations.

Appointment Type

Regular

Review Date

1/05/2024

Salary

Salary will be competitive and commensurate with qualification and experience.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight , a , a college, , and . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous and . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.