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DO NOT APPLY ONLINE FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT MATERIALS DIRECTLY TO RUSSELL REYNOLDS, evpcfosearch@cornell.edu.

Cornell University is being assisted in this process by Russell Reynolds and welcomes nominations or expressions of interest. If you wish to submit your own application materials or nominate someone to serve as the next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Cornell University, please send an email message with supporting materials to: evpcfosearch@cornell.edu. See full position specification at https://president.cornell.edu/searches/evp-cfo/cornell-university-executive-vice-president-chief-financial-officer-position-specification.pdf.

The Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (“EVP” or “EVP/CFO”), reporting to the President, is the most senior non-academic officer for the university. The EVP is the chief financial and administrative officer responsible for directing the services in support of the academic mission. As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the EVP will contribute across a range of different topics that are strategic to the University.

Four Executive-level University Departments Report To The EVP/CFO

Financial Services (led by VP Finance) includes Asset Management and Analytical Services, Financial Affairs, Office of the University Treasurer, Procurement, and Insurance.
Facilities and Campus Services includes the Office of the University Architect, Contract Colleges Facilities, Energy and Sustainability, Facilities Management, Transportation and Delivery Services, Engineering and Project Management, and Environmental Health and Safety. Provides oversight of planning, design, construction and maintenance of university buildings, grounds, utility infrastructure, and energy and sustainability efforts for Ithaca’s physical campus.
Division of Public Safety includes the newly formed organization and evolving consolidation of campus police, emergency management services, dispatch, alternative response teams (such as mental health responders), and Clery reporting.
Division of Budget and Planning (Dual Report to Provost) – Develops planning assumptions, prepares the Cornell Ithaca campus operating and capital budgets, and consolidates the operating and capital budgets of the Ithaca Campus, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine.

In addition, the EVP/CFO provides administrative oversight to offices of the Vice President and Chief Risk Officer and of the Chief Investment Officer. Both offices functionally report to the Board of Trustees.

University Compliance, Risk, Audit, and Privacy (led by VP and Chief Risk Officer)
Office of the University Investments (led by Chief Investment Officer)

Primary responsibilities for the EVP/CFO include, but are not limited to, the following:

Serve as a key strategic adviser to the President and partner to the Provost; work collaboratively with other members of the leadership
Lead and integrate financial and administrative management of the University’s central and college/unit functions and related teams
Work closely with the financial and administrative leaders at all University campuses to develop comprehensive policies, strategies, and plans to maximize resources for the university while recognizing the unique needs of each campus.
Work closely with the University’s College Business Officers (CBOs) to achieve a unified interface across the institution’s financial/administrative functions in terms of information flows, management of key performance indicators, and, oversight of controls and risks. Partner effectively to support integrated academic and broader institutional financial and capital planning and achieve scale economies to improve service levels and costs.
Provide leadership in business model planning over the long term to identify major financial opportunities for and risks to the University’s financial position and trajectory as well as actions and investments.
Ensure compliance, in partnership with the Chief Risk Officer, across all activities of the University including financial, research, safety, and tax compliance as well as international business and other compliance policies and regulations.
Support initiatives and efforts to achieve economies of scale, manage administrative costs and reinvest in the University’s mission.
Provide administrative oversight for the Office of the Investments, working closely with the Chief Investment Officer
Provide Administrative support to the Finance Committee of the Cornell Board of Trustees and actively utilize its ad hoc Debt Subcommittee Committee. Also provide staff to support the Audit, Risk and Compliance, Buildings & Properties, and Investment Committees.
Work closely with financial and administrative leadership across the University, Cornell Tech, and Weill Cornell Medicine.

The compensation available for the role considers a variety of factors including, but not limited to, work location, individual skill set, previous/applicable experience, and other business needs. The estimated salary range for individuals who work in Ithaca, NY is $785,000 to $875,000.

As part of the university's comprehensive vaccination program, all Cornell employees are required to have and provide proof of an FDA-or WHO-authorized or approved COVID-19 primary vaccination or have obtained a university-approved disability/medical or religious exemption, regardless of their role and work location.

University Job Title

Executive Vice President/CFO

Job Family

Fin/Budget/Planning

Level

No Grade - Annual

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Range

Refer to Posting Language

Company

Contract College

Contact Name

Brenda Joly

Number Of Openings

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The Hiring Rate Of Pay For The Successful Candidate Will Be Determined Considering The Following Criteria

Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile.

Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)

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