Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - (Finance Mgr 4)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Master’s degree and ten years relevant experience or combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•    Demonstrated ability to apply financial and analytical skills based on a firm understanding of the mission, strategy and operating principles of the Hoover Institution.
•    Broad and deep subject matter expertise in all aspects of CFO-type responsibilities including financial acumen, services and controls.
•    Demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with 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 Hoover Institution and university’s strategic intent.
•    Advanced user of standard business computer systems and software including Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Word and other business support resources. Knowledge of software to quantify and illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or projections.
•    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.
•    Strong interpersonal skills, leadership and the ability to bring people together to create solutions and to forge a successful conclusion.
•    Ability to clearly and effectively present information to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management and serve as an advisor to senior and university leadership.
•    Advanced oral and written communication skills.
•    Previous experience in strategic management and leading large multi-functional teams.

Certifications and Licenses: 

•    None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
•    Constantly sitting.
•    Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork.
•    Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry objects weighing 11-20 pounds.
•    Rarely reach/work above shoulder.
* - 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.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Routine extended working hours during peak cycles; travel to school/unit sites across university.

The expected pay range for this position is $250,000-$283,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

WORK STANDARDS:

•    Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients as well as 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 Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.