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Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

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.

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Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:

• 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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Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also visit the office of Workforce Recruitment and Retention Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. to use a dedicated workstation to complete an online application.

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Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University's heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations. Cornell University is an innovative Ivy League university and a great place to work. Our inclusive community of scholars, students, and staff impart an uncommon sense of larger purpose, and contribute creative ideas to further the university's mission of teaching, discovery, and engagement.