Chief Budget Officer (CBO)

The Company is in search of a Chief Budget Officer (CBO) to take on a pivotal role in the modernization and strategic alignment of its budget, financial planning, and data analytics operations. The CBO will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 50 budget and finance professionals, with a focus on long-range financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis. This leadership position demands a candidate with a strong background in budgeting, financial planning, and resource management, particularly within a complex organizational setting. The successful candidate will be tasked with championing strategic resource initiatives, overseeing budget presentations to governing bodies, and advancing data and reporting capabilities. A key aspect of the role is to serve as a strategic partner to various university divisions, guiding the institution through a period of change and ensuring that financial resources are effectively aligned with academic and research priorities. Applicants for the CBO position at the company should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a master's degree, and have at least 8 years' of progressive leadership experience. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in complex financial analysis, clear communication of financial information, and leading teams through significant change. Experience with fund and governmental accounting, public university budgeting, and state/federal funding models is highly valued. The ideal candidate will also have experience with responsibility-centered budget models or large-scale ERP implementations. The CBO will be expected to build, mentor, and unify a high-performing team, and to work closely with academic and administrative leaders to ensure that the institution's financial resources are effectively managed in support of its mission and goals.