Associate Dean and Chief Financial Officer

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate will have broad and deep knowledge of schools of higher education, and preferably at least 10 years of experience in medical or other professional-level education programs, medical education innovation, healthcare management, quality improvement, or executive consulting. They will have a broad and deep knowledge of schools of medicine, and an ability to manage complex, multi-dimensional, multi-entity endeavors related to health education.

The ideal candidate for the CFO role will possess the following background, experience, and skills:

• A minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and leadership roles or combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to apply financial and analytical skills based on a firm understanding of the mission, strategy and operating principles of the university and school.
• Broad subject matter expertise in all aspects of CFO-type responsibilities including financial, project management and controls.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with a diversity of individuals representing a broad range of skills and experiences, and the ability to build coalitions and inter-functional teams to leverage synergistic relationships.
• Proven strategic and innovative thinker who plans and makes decisions within the framework of the school/unit and university’s strategic intent.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Successful experience with organizational development and staff development, and a proven ability to create and manage change.
• Ability to identify opportunities for the development and implementation of innovative solutions; a champion of innovation and change.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills. Able to present information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management and serve as an advisor to senior and university leadership.
• Previous experience in strategic management and leading large multi-functional teams including financial teams.
• Strong leadership and strategic management skills; experience partnering at the senior level across an organization.
• Inclusive management style, with the ability to foster partnerships, build relationships, work collaboratively across boundaries, and achieve performance and results through others towards clearly established goals.
• Ability to build consensus and synergy across multiple entities.
• Excellent executive presence with the ability to inspire and motivate.
• Positive, can-do attitude. The ultimate team player who leads by example. High energy; flexible and patient; humble; approachable and creative.
• Highly ethical; impeccable personal and professional integrity. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in decision making and in relationships.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently sitting.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, use a telephone, writing by hand, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds;
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.

* Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

WORK STANDARDS:

• Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
• Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
• Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.