Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer The Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences (Batten) and the Virginia Institute ofMarine Science (VIMS) seeks a seasoned, mission-driven, and collaborative Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is both a strategic leader and apeople-centered partner. Reporting to the Dean of William & Mary's Batten School of Coastal & Marine Sciences and Director, VirginiaInstitute of Marine Science, the CFO will guide the organization's financial stewardship in support of its research, education, and advisoryservice mission. The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is an executive-level position reporting directly to the Dean & Director and is amember of the executive leadership team. The CFO serves as the chief advisor to the Dean & Director regarding all financial matters of theBatten School & VIMS by providing leadership and rendering financial decisions through authority delegated by the Dean & Director. The CFOdevelops and communicates high-level strategy to ensure the organization is financially stable and able to take advantage of new innovativeopportunities, and they conduct routine evaluations of organizational programs to ensure optimal use of resources to meet strategicpriorities. The CFO partners collaboratively and confidentially with unit heads, faculty, and staff in facilitating resolutions of problemsor issues in financial processes that impede efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Among other responsibilities, the CFO willformulate and execute strategic financial and operational plans in concert with organizational leadership; establish a financial culturegrounded in service to the missions of Batten & VIMS and its community members; modernize, expand, and grow the financial function of theorganization to meet the needs of an organization steeped in innovation and growth; employ a service leadership mindset in leading anddeveloping a team of dedicated financial professionals; develop, disseminate, and enforce sound and effective financial policies andprocedures; develop and submit organizational operating and capital outlay budget requests to the governor and general assembly forconsideration; cultivate and maintain strong professional relationships as the liaison to William & Mary central finance and administrativeoffices; and actively engage in William & Mary Board of Visitors meetings and VIMS Foundation Board meetings. The ideal candidatewill be a seasoned and confident financial professional with experience in the field of higher education. They will be a mission-drivenleader who is inspired by the organization's purpose, motivated to align financial strategy in direct support of research, education, andadvisory service outcomes. This person will be collaborative and people-oriented, capable of building lasting relationships across units andengaging stakeholders to develop creative, solutions-oriented approaches. The CFO must be a strategic and creative thinker who iscomfortable operating in ambiguous situations and developing innovative solutions where standard frameworks may not apply. Thesuccessful candidate will possess a bachelor's degree in business, public administration, or other relevant field, with specializedexpertise and significant experience directly related to the position, along with substantive years of progressively responsible strategicleadership experience overseeing financial and administrative functions within a university setting. They will demonstrate outstandingfinancial expertise, strong technical knowledge and skills in a range of finance disciplines, and experience in financial modeling andanalytics in support of the development and implementation of long- and short-range financial goals. A master's degree and knowledge ofstate and federal regulations governing higher-education institutions are preferred. Screening will begin immediately and continueuntil an appointment is made. Requested application materials include a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae or resume and should besubmitted via the Talent Profile . Nominations and inquiries should bedirected electronically to BattenVIMSCFO@dsgco.com This is a full-time position that will beperformed on site in Virginia. The starting salary range for this position is $250,000-$275,000, commensurate with experience. CarlyRose DiGiovanni, Managing Director Christine Falcone, Managing Associate BattenVIMSCFO@dsgco.com