Vice Provost for Academic Finance managing financial portfolio for the Provost's office at Emory University. Responsible for strategic leadership, resource planning, and operational performance in a complex academic environment.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Operations (SVPFO)
Serves as the Chief Business Officer (CBO) for the Office of the Provost
Responsible for the day-to-day organization and management of the Provost's financial portfolio
Provides strategic leadership, business analysis, financial modeling, and execution across academic finance, resource planning, and operational performance
Advises on financial matters affecting departments, programs, and initiatives under the Provost's purview
Ensures high-quality financial support that aligns with institutional priorities
Collaborates with the Senior Vice Provost for Academic Finance and Operations to plan, develop, and coordinate strategic planning, integrated financial planning, and budget development processes
Oversees operational and capital budgets, financial and management reporting, statistical and cost analyses, and decision-support information
Leads high-impact initiatives and coordinates cross-functional projects to support decision-making and execution
Monitors internal and external factors influencing the academic mission and advises on financial and non-financial resource decisions supporting strategic investments
Provides regular reporting on financial performance and recommends strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Represents the Provost and Senior Vice Provosts in internal and external venues.
Requirements
Master's degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field
Ten years of progressively responsible leadership experience in financial and business operations within a large, complex organization or equivalent combination of education and years of experience
Significant experience in a research university or similarly complex higher education environment strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise in strategic financial planning, budgeting, resource allocation, financial analysis, and operational improvement
Broad knowledge of best practices across finance, accounting, data and analytics, information technology, human resources, facilities, and planning
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information for diverse audiences
Strong analytical, data management, and technical skills
Demonstrated leadership ability, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to problem-solving
Deep appreciation for and commitment to supporting the primacy of academic leadership and the academic mission.
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