Job ID359240 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyFinance Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code9345FG Employee ClassAcad Prof and Admin About the Job The School of Public Health is seeking applications for a Chief Financial Officer position (9345FG Fin Director 1-Fin Generalist). The School of Public Health (SPH) is and welcomes you to join us in our pursuit of building equity and driving justice. We particularly encourage applications from those who belong to groups that have been historically underrepresented in our School, including those who are American Indian, Black, Indigenous, and people of color, those with disabilities, veterans, and those from LGBTQIA+ communities. Overview of Position The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the School of Public Health (SPH) reports to the Dean and is a key member of the SPH senior leadership team, collaborating with the Dean and school leaders, to provide financial leadership advancing the school's mission, strategic goals, priorities, and operating objectives. The CFO is responsible for establishing SPH's financial strategy and goals and overseeing SPH's finance activities, functional accounting, fiscal management and reporting. This includes grants/sponsored programs and endowed funds, and data governance to ensure that academic and administrative priorities are being met. The position also oversees space and facilities and information technology for SPH. Starting pay is dependent upon the selected candidate's relevant qualifications, experience and internal equity: $170,000-$195,000 annually Work arrangements: The University of Minnesota endorses a "." approach and we offer a flexible work environment that meets the needs of our students, faculty, staff, and partners we serve. This position will have a hybrid work option with a minimum of 3 days on campus. Onsite location: Mayo Memorial Building, 420 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis on the East-bank campus Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership (50%) Fiscal Management and Operational Oversight (40%) Sponsored Projects Oversight (10%) Detailed Description of Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership (50%) In collaboration with the Dean and SPH leadership, set the school's financial strategies and goals, and align resource allocation with the financial strategy, school and University values and priorities (), and operating objectives and processes. Oversee the school's processes and long-term financial and capital plans. Analyze, interpret, and communicate information pertaining to the financial performance of the school, including productivity and return on investment. Research revenue opportunities and economic trends, conduct financial modeling and assessments, and provide creative and proactive financial guidance and advice to senior leadership. Identify and develop solutions for complex and systemic problems, including ongoing optimization and refinement of the school's budget and financial model. Optimize support to our students, faculty and staff, analyze internal operations and staffing, identify areas of cost reduction and process enhancement, and implement action plans for improved operational accountability, efficiency, and effectiveness at the initiation of SPH and in alignment with the University's Positioned for Excellence, Alignment and Knowledge . Model and engage in collaborative, transparent stewardship and communication across the school. Provide clear and consistent leadership to challenge racism, foster inclusion, and create equity in resource distribution (). Represent the school as a visible and trusted leader nationally (particularly with the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health) and within the University and school communities, including representing SPH on committees. Fiscal Management and Operational Oversight (40%) Serve as the school's chief financial manager/primary liaison with University Budget and Finance with accountability for all financial activities of t e school and its four academic divisions, 23 centers, 20+ degree programs, and numerous work groups (constituting a ), through collaborative relationships with direct reports and their teams (approximately 5 FTE) and the four division administrators and their teams (approximately 24 FTE). These activities include, but are not limited to: Oversight and approval of the school's financial operations and transactions, including executing delegated authorities for purchasing, lease and use, affiliation, and other agreements and releases; Creation and maintenance of the school's financial policies, procedures, and internal controls in alignment with University policies; Development, training, and performance management of the school's financial staff; Monitoring and auditing of school's financial status, transactions, and operational risks; Adoption of mitigating, disciplinary, and incentive measures to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and standards; Responsibility for investigation, drafting responses, and implementation of recommendations surrounding financial concerns and audits; Maintaining finance-related communication between SPH and University Budget & Finance, the Controller's Office, Sponsored Projects Administration, Audits, and the divisions, centers, and units within the school; and Annual evaluation and continuous improvement of SPH financial operations and performance. Collaborate with the Dean, SPH leadership, and stakeholders to implement and oversee a comprehensive data governance model in SPH for creating, reporting, and use of administrative data for planning, decision-making, and daily operations at the school and division level. Provide direct supervision for Assistant Finance Director, financial data analyst (part-time effort), and Director of Information Technology and provide overall leadership for these teams. Lead and collaborate with the Assistant Finance Director and division administrators to Oversee the school's space and facilities to enable the school's mission delivery. Assess current space and facilities and develop plans to address anticipated needs. Lead and collaborate with the Director of Information Technology and division administrators to Oversee the school's information technology function and ensure its capabilities and resources enable the school's mission delivery. Assess current systems and develop plans to meet future technology needs and expenditures. Sponsored Projects Oversight (10%) In coordination with the Associate Dean for Research share responsibilities to review and approve sponsored project proposal routing forms (PRFs) prepared in the divisions, including: Evaluate requests for facilities and administrative (F&A) waivers or reductions; Review conflict of interest disclosure form and facilitate institutional oversight; and Review proposed cost sharing for appropriateness. Qualifications Required Qualifications: BA/BS degree, preferably in finance, business, accounting, or a related field, with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience; OR Master's degree, preferably in the same fields, with a minimum... For full info follow application link. The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds. The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.