Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

While no one person will embody them all, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional qualifications, skills, experience, and personal qualities: 

• Track record as a competent, successful financial officer of a large, complex, well-run organization known for strong financial management discipline and systems. 
• Advanced degree or credentials in business/finance (MBA, CPA, CFA) or related advanced degree would be preferred. 
• Outstanding financial expertise coupled with strong technical knowledge; deep understanding of financial operations; experience implementing complex and best-in-class business and accounting systems and processes across an organization.
• Experience with and/or ability to learn healthcare finance and research funding requirements.
• Ability to oversee a diverse range of functional areas, including facilities, information technology, research administration, and others.
• A proven track record as a manager, leader, and developer of large and diverse teams made up of highly skilled professionals. 
• Experience in initiating and successfully solving, implementing, structuring, and managing complex business projects, preferably in a decentralized environment, including asset dispositions, acquisitions, contract negotiations, lease extensions, etc.
• A broad (conceptual and analytical) thinker with a strong business and finance acumen.
• A commitment to continuous learning and forward-thinking, engaging in practices that serve to anticipate opportunities and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and business judgment. 
• Excellent negotiation skills/abilities.
• Ability to balance technically-correct solutions with the broader needs of an institution.
• High threshold for process but low threshold for process for process’ sake. 

SALARY RANGE

The expected pay range for this position is $795,000 to $900,000 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

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. 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 their job. 

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact Stanford University Human Resources by submitting a contact form.

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.