Vice President of Finance and Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Required Education and Experience: Masters degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field AND:

• 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial management required preferably within higher education healthcare or similarly complex organizations.

Equivalency/Substitution:Bachelors degree with CPA certification may substitute for the Masters degree.

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated expertise in financial systems data reporting and large-scale financial operations.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations related to grants contracts procurement and financial reporting.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and driving process improvements.
• Exceptional communication collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to balance long-term vision with operational excellence.
• Transparent ethical leader committed to stewardship accountability and building resilient and forward-thinking teams.
• Positive and collaborative approach to problem-solving and decision-making.

Certifications: None

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Standard Office environment.
• Occasional extended hours or weekend work to meet deadlines or support critical financial cycles.
• Frequent collaboration with senior leadership campus stakeholders external auditors government agencies and funding partners.
• Work involves managing multiple competing priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Occasional travel between campuses and to external meetings or conferences.
• Must maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in handling sensitive financial information.

Departmental Preferences:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Certified Management Accountant (CMA) other relevant professional certifications is strongly preferred.

Supervision: 5-10 staff on Norman and Health campuses

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The Vice President of Finance (VP Finance) is an Executive Officer of the University of Oklahoma and serves as a senior financial operations leader and Deputy Chief Financial Officer reporting to the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Finance (SVP-S&F).

This position integrates financial stewardship with enterprise strategy by translating institutional priorities into budgets forecasts and capital and cash strategies. The VP Finance ensures accurate and timely financial reporting maintains strong internal controls and compliance and drives efficiency through process and technology modernization. Serving a systemwide role across the Norman OU Health (OKC) and Tulsa campuses the VP Finance is a key partner in advancing the Universitys strategic plan Lead On University.

The VP Finance provides executive oversight of core financial units including Procurement Grants & Contracts Accounting Financial Systems Data & Reporting Budget & Financial Planning and the Controllers Offices on both the Norman and Health Campuses. As a trusted advisor to senior leadership and campus stakeholders the VP Finance ensures effective financial management transparency and the delivery of timely accurate financial information to support informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for Procurement Grants & Contracts Accounting Financial Systems Data & Reporting and Controllers Offices and Budget & Financial Planning across the Norman and Health Campuses.

• Partner with the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Finance in developing and executing the Universitys financial strategy ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and fiscal sustainability.
• Oversee the integrity of financial systems data and reporting to support informed decision-making by executives Regents and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with federal state and university financial regulations policies and reporting standards.
• Lead efforts to modernize financial operations implement technology solutions and improve processes that enhance efficiency transparency and service delivery.
• Direct and support financial planning analysis and forecasting to anticipate challenges and identify opportunities for optimization.
• Serve as a liaison with internal and external auditors government agencies and funding partners regarding financial matters.
• Mentor and develop finance leaders and staff across assigned areas fostering a culture of collaboration accountability and professional growth.
• Oversee debt strategy for the University including rating agency communication and all aspects of debt issuance compliance and modeling.
• Act as Deputy CFO providing leadership and decision-making support for the CFO role when delegated by the Senior Vice President for Strategy and Finance.
• Other related duties as assigned.