PositionSummary:

The Chief Business Officer is a key leadership role responsible for comprehensive financial operationalandstrategicmanagementacrossmultipleorganizationalfunctions.Thisposition oversees financial operations human capital management and strategic planning while ensuring compliance with institutional policies financial regulations and best practices to ensure Vanderbilt Enterprises achieves its financial and operational goals.

AbouttheWork Unit:

Vanderbilt Enterprises is a strategic initiative launched to unlock the full potential of Vanderbilt Universitys assetsfacilities services andpartnershipsto generate sustainable revenueand support long-term institutional priorities. Led by CEO Markus Schreyer the venture draws inspirationfromglobalbestpracticesinhospitalitysportsandentertainmentreimaginedforthe collegiate landscape.

KeyFunctionsandExpectedPerformance:

FinancialOversight

• Developstrategicannualandlong-rangeoperatingbudgetsandP&LforVanderbilt Enterprises.

• PreparefinancialreportsP&Lstatementsandexecutivememosforsenior leadership.

• Analyzefinancialdatatosupportbudgetinganddecision-makingprovidingclear actionable insights.

• ManageP&LacrosskeyVanderbiltEnterprisesportfoliosincludinglicensingretail athletics continued learning events and partnerships.

• Drivemonthlyquarterlyandannualforecastingprocesses.

• MonitorKPIsanddevelopdata-driveninsightstoinformperformanceandcontinuous improvement.

• Leadbusinesscasedevelopmentandfinancialmodelingfornewventuresandstrategic initiatives.

• Supportcapitalplanninginvestmentanalysisandevaluationofexternalpartnerships and financing structures.

• EvaluatepartnershipROIandcommercialrelationships.

• Supportpricingstrategyandrevenueoptimizationacrosskeybusinesslines.
• Overseeroyaltyincomecalculationinvoicingandauditing.
• Buildandleadahigh-performingfinancefunction.

• Fosteracultureofinnovationaccountabilityandfiduciaryresponsibilityacrossthe organization.

OperationalOversightandHumanCapitalManagement

• Developandenhanceoperationalprocedures.

• Representthedepartmentinstrategicmeetings.

• Providetrainingonfinancialandoperationalsystems.

• Driveorganizationalchangeandprocessimprovements.

• ManageHRlifecyclefromonboardingtoretirement.

• OverseecomplexHRtransactionsandpolicycompliance.

• Leadrecruitmentandselectionprocesses.

• Designcomprehensiveonboardingandexitprocesses.

• CollaboratewithFUM/HCMstaffwithinVanderbiltEnterprisesandfosterprofessional development.

SupervisoryRelationships:

This position will supervise Financial Unit Managers and Accounting Associates within VanderbiltEnterprisesandcollaboratecloselywithexternalconsultantsandinternalteams.

EducationandCertifications

• Abachelorsdegreeinbusinessfinanceeconomicsorrelatedfield;MBAoradvanced

degreepreferred.

ExperienceandSkills:

• 10yearsofexperienceinstrategicfinancialrolesthatinvolverevenuegenerationand P&L is required.

• Experienceinventurebuildinggrowthstrategyorinnovationleadershipisnecessary.

• FamiliaritywithCRMdata-drivenmarketingandloyaltyprograms isnecessary.

• Strongfinancialacumenandanalyticalskills;experiencewithP&Loversightand performance metrics is necessary.

• Exceptionalcommunicationandinterpersonalskills;abilitytoinfluenceandleadacross all levels is necessary.

• Highemotionalintelligenceanddiscretion;comfortablenavigatingsensitivehigh-stakes environments is necessary.

• Experienceinhospitalityentertainmentandsportsisaplus.

• AdvancedproficiencywithAppleMacenvironmentandkeyproductivitytoolsandproject management platforms is necessary.

• Abilitytothinkstrategicallyandmanagemultipleaccountswithchangingprioritiesand strict deadlines in a rapidly changing environment is necessary.

• Abilitytoproactivelyidentifyadministrativeandfinancialissuesofimportanceandadjust rapidly and effectively to resolve these issues is necessary.

• Abilitytoanalyzeinformationandtodrawconclusionsperformcomplextasksandto prioritize multiple projects and make financial decisions is necessary.

• Abilitytohandlehigh-levelsensitive/confidentialinformationandrecordsmaintenance is necessary.

• Abilitytodirecttheworkofothersandleadateamthatvaluesorganizationalsuccess over personal success is necessary.

• Abilitytoanalyzebudgetarylineitemsforcompliancewithbudgetguidelinesandprepare financial reports and proposals is necessary.

• Abilitytoprovidetechnicaladviceandinformationtostaffintheareaofexpertise is necessary.

• AdvancedproficiencyinbusinessapplicationssuchasMicrosoftOfficesuiteand demonstrated knowledge of financial systems are necessary.

• Abilitytodrivechangeandimplementprocessimprovementsisnecessary.