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Director Of Financial Strategy And Chief Business Officer

The Director Of Financial Strategy And Chief Business Officer Provide Strategic Leadership, Management, And Oversight Of All Financial Functions Within Enterprise Technology (ET) At The University Of Texas At Austin. This Position Plays A Critical Role In Advancing The Financial Health, Transparency, And Operational Excellence Of ET, Ensuring That Financial Planning And Management Are Aligned With University Priorities And Enterprise Goals. The Director Serves As A Key Advisor To The Chief Information Officer (CIO) And Executive Director Operations, Leading Initiatives That Improve Financial Stewardship, Streamline Operations, And Promote A Culture Of Accountability, Service, And Continuous Improvement. This Position Also Serves As The Chief Business Officer For Enterprise Technology, Representing ET On Institutional Committees Such As CUBO And Collaborating Closely With The University CFO Office And Other Senior Leaders On Financial Strategy And Planning.

Financial Leadership And Oversight : Provide Strategic Direction And Management Of All Financial Operations For Enterprise Technology, Including Financial Planning, Reporting, Budget Management, Accounting, And Compliance With University Policies And Procedures. Partner With ET Leadership To Align Budgets And Financial Strategies With Institutional Goals.

Strategic Financial Initiatives : Lead And Manage Strategic Financial Initiatives That Support ET's Operational And Fiscal Objectives, Including The Core Bill Review Project, The Maintenance Of Effort (MOE) Process, And One-Time Funded Project Budgeting. Develop And Present Business Cases To Guide Executive Decision-Making And Ensure Long-Term Financial Sustainability.

Operational Excellence And Process Improvement : Oversee Financial Operations Across All ET Units, Ensuring Compliance And Consistency In Business Practices. Collaborate With University Business Services To Ensure Standardized Processes That Promote Efficiency, Transparency, And Effectiveness In Financial Management Are Being Followed.

Institutional Representation And Collaboration : Serve As The Chief Business Officer For Enterprise Technology, Representing ET On University Committees Including CUBO. Partner With The University CFO Office And Senior Leadership To Prepare Financial Analyses, Forecasts, And Reports That Support Short- And Long-Term Institutional Strategies.

Perform Other Related Functions As Assigned.

Required Qualifications Include : U.S. Citizen, Resident, Or Officially Recognized Asylee - Applicant Selected Will Be Subject To Government Security Investigation And Must Meet Eligibility Requirements For Access To Classified Information At The Level Appropriate To The Project Requirements Of The Position. Bachelor's Degree In Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Or A Related Field. At Least Seven Years Of Progressively Responsible Experience In Financial Management, Budgeting, Or Strategic Planning Within A Complex Organization. Demonstrated Experience Developing And Managing Large, Multi-Unit Budgets And Financial Operations. Proven Ability To Lead Teams And Collaborate Effectively With Senior Leadership And A Broad Range Of Stakeholders. Strong Analytical And Strategic Thinking Skills, With The Ability To Develop Business Cases And Financial Models To Support Decision-Making. Excellent Communication, Leadership, And Interpersonal Skills. Commitment To Fostering A Service-Oriented, And Results-Driven Organizational Culture.

Preferred Qualifications Include : Master's Degree In Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, Or Related Field. Experience Working In Higher Education, Research, Or Large Public Sector Organizations. Familiarity With UT Austin Or University Of Texas System Financial Policies, Procedures, And Systems. Experience Leading Financial Process Improvements Or Enterprise System Implementations. Knowledge Of Fund Accounting And Higher Education Budgeting Models.

Salary Range : $150,000 + Depending On Qualifications

Working Conditions Include : May Work Around Standard Office Conditions. Repetitive Use Of A Keyboard At A Workstation. Use Of Manual Dexterity.

Work Shift : Monday Friday, Flexible Between 7am-6pm

Required Materials Include : Resume / CV, 3 Work References With Their Contact Information; At Least One Reference Should Be From A Supervisor, Letter Of Interest.

Important For Applicants Who Are Not Current University Employees Or Contingent Workers : You Will Be Prompted To Submit Your Resume The First Time You Apply, Then You Will Be Provided An Option To Upload A New Resume For Subsequent Applications. Any Additional Required Materials (Letter Of Interest, References, Etc.) Will Be Uploaded In The Application Questions Section; You Will Be Able To Multi-Select Additional Files. Before Submitting Your Online Job Application, Ensure That All Required Materials Have Been Uploaded. Once Your Job Application Has Been Submitted, You Cannot Make Changes.

Important For Current University Employees And Contingent Workers : As A Current University Employee Or Contingent Worker, You Must Apply Within Workday By Searching For Find UT Jobs. If You Are A Current University Employee, Log-In To Workday, Navigate To Your Worker Profile, Click The Career Link In The Left Hand Navigation Menu And Then Update The Sections In Your Professional Profile Before You Apply. This Information Will Be Pulled In To Your Application. The Application Is One Page And You Will Be Prompted To Upload Your Resume. In Addition, You Must Respond To The Application Questions Presented To Upload Any Additional Required Materials (Letter Of Interest, References, Etc.) That Were Noted Above.

Employment Eligibility : Regular Staff Who Have Been Employed In Their Current Position For The Last Six Continuous Months Are Eligible For Openings Being Recruited For Through University-Wide Or Open Recruiting, To Include Both Promotional Opportunities And Lateral Transfers. Staff Who Are Promotion / Transfer Eligible May Apply For Positions Without Supervisor Approval.

Retirement Plan Eligibility : The Retirement Plan For This Position Is Teacher Retirement System Of Texas (TRS), Subject To The Position Being At Least 20 Hours Per Week And At Least 135 Days In Length. This Position Has The Option To Elect The Optional Retirement Program (ORP) Instead Of TRS, Subject To The Position Being 40 Hours Per Week And At Least 135 Days In Length.

Background Checks : A Criminal History Background Check Will Be Required For Finalist(S) Under Consideration For This Position.

Equal Opportunity Employer : The University Of Texas At Austin, As An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer, Complies With All Applicable Federal And State Laws Regarding Nondiscrimination And Affirmative Action. The University Is Committed To A Policy Of Equal Opportunity For All Persons And Does Not Discriminate On The Basis Of Race, Color, National Origin, Age, Marital Status, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Gender Expression, Disability, Religion, Or Veteran Status In Employment, Educational Programs And Activities, And Admissions.

Pay Transparency : The University Of Texas At Austin Will Not Discharge Or In Any Other Manner Discriminate Against Employees Or Applicants Because They Have Inquired About, Discussed, Or Disclosed Their Own Pay Or The Pay Of Another Employee Or Applicant. However, Employees Who Have Access To The Compensation Information Of Other Employees Or Applicants As A Part Of Their Essential Job Functions Cannot Disclose The Pay Of Other Employees Or Applicants To Individuals Who Do Not Otherwise Have Access To Compensation Information, Unless The Disclosure Is (A) In Response To A Formal Complaint Or Charge, (B) In Furtherance Of An Investigation, Proceeding, Hearing, Or Action, Including An Investigation Conducted By The Employer, Or (C) Consistent With The Contractor's Legal Duty To Furnish Information.

Employment Eligibility Verification : If Hired, You Will Be Required To Complete The Federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 Form. You Will Be Required To Present Acceptable And Original Documents To Prove Your Identity And Authorization To Work In The United States. Documents Need To Be Presented No Later Than The Third Day Of Employment. Failure To Do So Will Result In Loss Of Employment At The University.

E-Verify : The University Of Texas At Austin Use E-Verify To Check The Work Authorization Of All New Hires Effective May 2015. The University's Company ID Number For Purposes Of E-Verify Is 854197. For More Information About E-Verify, Please See The Following :

Compliance : Employees May Be Required To Report Violations Of Law Under Title IX And The Jeanne Clery Disclosure Of Campus Security Policy And Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If This Position Is Identified A Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), You Will Be Notified And Provided Resources For Reporting. Responsible Employees Under Title IX Are Defined And Outlined In HOP-3031.

The Clery Act Requires All Prospective Employees Be Notified Of The Availability Of The Annual Security And Fire Safety Report. You May Access The Most Recent Report Here Or Obtain A Copy At University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.