University of Washington IT AVP and Chief Financial Officer

$240,000 - $260,000/Yr

University of Washington - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Senior

Hybrid - Seattle, WA

Educational Services

About the position

The UW-IT AVP and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing the financial health and operational efficiency of UW Information Technology. This position involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and asset management, ensuring alignment with the University of Washington's mission. The CFO will work closely with the Executive Leadership Team to foster a collaborative environment and support the organization's goals in innovation, learning, and research across multiple campuses and global operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's financial health and operational efficiency.
• Develop financial strategies to support UW-IT's evolving goals and the University's technology strategic plan.
• Manage financial accounting, budgeting, procurement, contract management, asset management, and facilities oversight.
• Contribute to the Executive Leadership Team, fostering a collaborative and transparent environment.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key external stakeholders to support UW-IT's strategic financial goals.
• Provide strategic financial support and resource planning for Information & Technology Governance.
• Lead the development and execution of financial strategies to sustain UW-IT's funding model.
• Supervise division operational leaders and ensure the integrity of financial systems and reporting.
• Oversee procurement processes, contract management, and asset/inventory management.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and UW financial accounting standards.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in a leadership role within finance, accounting, or budgeting.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and executing multi-year financial plans for complex organizations.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and experience promoting fiscal accountability.
• Exceptional leadership qualities and ability to support organizational values.
• Effective oral and written communication skills to articulate complex ideas persuasively.
• Proven experience with data analysis and distilling complex datasets into actionable insights.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accessibility.

Nice-to-haves

• Over 10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Supervisory experience managing teams of 10-15 or more.
• Experience working in public higher education or with firms serving higher education.

Benefits

• Generous benefits and work/life programs.
• Hybrid work environment with onsite work required T/W/Th.