Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Deputy Chief Financial Officer Posting Number: JR109887 Location: Colorado Engineering a world of possibilities Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief FinancialOfficer, and Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Chief FinancialOfficer (Deputy CFO) is a strategic leader responsible foradvancing the University's financial sustainability, operationaleffectiveness, and administration capabilities. The role providesleadership for financial planning, resource stewardship, businessprocess improvement, risk management, and organizationalperformance, ensuring financial and administrative operations alignwith institutional priorities and support the University'sacademic, research, and growth objectives. The areas of oversight for the Deputy CFO are Accounting, ResearchAdministration, Procure to Pay, Financial Planning and Analysis,Treasury, and the Business Systems Functional Team. Specific tothose areas, the functions are financial planning, budgeting,forecasting, cash flow management and reserve levels, debtcapacity, student accounts, purchasing and payments, andadministrative systems. Strategic Financial Leadership The Deputy CFO serves as a strategic partner to the CFO andexecutive leadership team, providing leadership and guidance onmatters affecting the University's financial health,sustainability, and growth. The Deputy CFO helps develop andimplement financial strategies that align resources withinstitutional priorities, support academic and research excellence,and ensure the University's continued ability to achieve itsmission. The position also evaluates the financial impact of newinitiatives, enrollment trends, legislative changes, and economicconditions, while ensuring compliance with applicable policies andregulations. The Deputy CFO is responsible for monitoring and assessing theUniversity's overall financial condition, including operatingperformance, liquidity, reserves, debt capacity, and long-termfinancial forecasts. The position develops recommendations andstrategies to maintain fiscal strength, financial resilience, andan appropriate balance between current operational needs and futureinvestment opportunities. The Deputy CFO will also represent the institution externally,partnering closely with business and financial leaders toincorporate best practices in all areas reporting to the DeputyCFO, working with outside higher education research companies,relevant trade organizations, the State of Colorado on funding andcompliance, and interfacing with other university or industrypartners. Operational Excellence The Deputy CFO will lead financial, administrative, and researchoperations, ensuring that key University business processes arestreamlined, effective, efficient, stable, and mature. The positionis responsible for advancing a culture of continuous improvementthrough business process re-engineering initiatives that simplifyworkflows, eliminate redundancies, strengthen internal controls,improve service delivery, and optimize the use of technology. TheDeputy CFO will ensure that operational processes are scalable,sustainable, and aligned with institutional goals while providingthe leadership and resources necessary to support organizationalsuccess. Data Analytics, Financial Modeling, and DecisionSupport The Deputy CFO will establish and advance financial analytics,forecasting, and modeling capabilities that support strategic andoperational decision-making across the University. The positionensures leaders have access to timely, accurate, and actionableinformation to evaluate opportunities, assess risks, allocateresources, and measure performance against institutionalobjectives. Risk Management and Compliance The Deputy CFO partners with university leadership to identify,assess, and mitigate financial and operational risks that mayimpact the institution's ability to achieve its strategicobjectives. The position ensures compliance with applicable laws,regulations, policies, and sponsor requirements while promoting astrong culture of accountability, transparency, andstewardship. Service Excellence and Stakeholder Partnership The Deputy CFO partners closely with academic and administrativedepartments to understand their needs and provide responsive,value-added financial, administrative, and research administrationservices. The position fosters a culture of customer serviceexcellence, collaboration, accountability, and continuousimprovement, ensuring that financial and operational processeseffectively support the University's teaching, research, and publicservice missions. Minimum Qualifications At least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university inaccounting, finance, or business Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR a Master's Degree inAccounting, Master's Degree in Business Administration or relateddegree At least 15 years experience in financial operations andprogressive leadership across a complex and broad portfolio thatmust have included at least: 12 years of experience leading multi-portfolio teams 10 years accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasurymanagement experience and financial systems Documented experience managing complex financial positions,$500 million or greater Demonstrated track record of success building relationships andcollaborating broad range of stakeholders both internally andexternally Preferred Qualifications Prior experience higher education Experience in an R1 research setting is highly preferred CPA license and Master's Degree in Accounting, or MBApreferred Prior experience working in Workday, or similar complex enterpriselevel system Previous experience collaborating with state, local and Federalpartners highly desired Competencies Visionary leadership with the ability to drive institutionalchange Deep understanding of higher education operations andgovernance Strong financial, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solvingskills Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operationaldemands Demonstrated experience effectively communicating mission, visionand strategy at all organizational levels Total Rewards Salary: Rate of $240,000.00 - $280,000 annually Mines takes into consideration a combination of candidate'seducation, training and experience as well as the position's scopeand complexity, the discretion and latitude required in the role,work location, and external market and internal value whendetermining a salary level for potential new employees. Benefits Colorado School of Mines offers a robust portfolio of benefits forall employees. For this role, that includes: Flexible health and dental care options Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year -including a week-long winter break for the entire campus. Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, withgenerous employer contribution Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percentdiscount for dependents) Free RTD Ecopass All Mines employees also have access to discount programs throughthe State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics homegames, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center(fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) andequipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center. We are proud tohave recently opened an on-campus daycare center. For more detailsabout benefits at Mines, visitmines.edu/human-resources/benefits. Conditions of Employment Successful completion of a background investigation, including a credit check is required for this position. Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicablerequirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and theAmericans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and theirimplementation rules and regulations, in support of equalopportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meetthis goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during theemployment selection process and within our workingenvironment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabledveteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you areunable or limited in your ability to access job openings or applyfor a job on our site as a result of your disability. You canrequest a reasonable accommodation by contacting our HumanResources team at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io forassistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required forthis position. Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for allpersons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex,gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry,creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin,disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran statusor current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliateagainst community members for filing complaints regarding orimplicating any of these protected statuses. Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equalaccess is reflected in the administration of its policies,procedures, programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve atalented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies withfederal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations,executive orders and other legal requirements to preventdiscrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within theMines campus community and to address potential allegations ofinequality or concerns for safety. Colorado's premier engineering and applied science universityfor 150 years and counting #J-18808-Ljbffr