For best consideration, complete applications should be received by December 15, 2025.

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Florida A&M University seeks a dynamic and experienced leader to serve as Senior Vice President and Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO. This executive position will serve as a key strategic advisor to the President and Board of Trustees and will oversee the Division of Finance and Administration which includes Financial Planning, Controller and Treasury Operations; Budgeting, Business and Financial/Auxiliary Services; Procurement Services; and Human Resources.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Senior Vice President and Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO reports directly to the President. Serving as the principal administrator and fiscal advisor to the President, the Senior Vice President will be an active participant on the President’s Leadership Team and is responsible for ensuring resources are aligned to FAMU’s mission as a land-grant, research university and top public HBCU. To accomplish this, the Senior Vice President will coordinate closely with the following: Provost, General Counsel, Athletics, Facilities, Capital Planning, Advancement/Foundation, Research Administration, Student Affairs/Financial Aid, and Board of Trustees Finance Committee.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership and Governance

• Advise the President and Board on financial strategy, multi-year forecasting, revenue diversification, debt capacity, liquidity, and enterprise risk; prepare materials for the Board of Trustees Finance and Facilities Committees.
• Lead development of the annual operating and capital budgets; ensure timely, accurate submissions and reporting to the Florida Board of Governors, the Board of Trustees, the President’s Office and as necessary to support other key stakeholder reporting and metric obligations.
• Partner with the Provost on academic resource planning and with Research Administration on cost policy, faculty and staff compensation strategy, and post-award grant financial compliance.
• Enhance business processes to improve efficiency and cost effectiveness in University operations.
• Leverage technology and establish a data-driven culture.
• Sustain superior service levels with ongoing monitoring, accountability, and recognition programs to reward excellent customer service.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Provide oversight and responsibility for leading, directing, developing, and implementing University financial management and fiscal programs, policies, and procedures to ensure proper utilization of assigned financial resources to optimize the support of university employees, the success of student financial programs and the accountability of all funds allocated to the University by the State of Florida, the federal government, and auxiliaries.
• Direct financial policy and analysis including forecasting, scenario modeling, performance dashboards, unit budget reviews, and cost containment initiatives.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive, multi-year financial model to guide strategic decision making through detailed analysis and projections.
• Oversee accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems consistent with GAAP/GASB and Florida public-sector requirements; ensure clean external audits.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting budget to actual performance across the enterprise and identifying lead indicators related to potential budget risks and concerns.
• Ensure timely, accurate reporting to the Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, and other state/federal stakeholders.
• Improve transparency and strengthen internal controls to improve compliance and support strategic decisions.

Treasury, Investments, Debt, and Cash Management

• Manage cash, banking, short-term investments, and working capital; oversee debt strategy, compliance and investor disclosures.
• Evaluate and structure financing for capital projects (including Public Private Partnerships) in coordination with Facilities/Construction Planning.

Procurement and Enterprise Operations

• Lead procurement/strategic sourcing and payables.
• Oversee financial performance of auxiliaries/enterprises (e.g., housing, dining, parking, bookstore, and media/auxiliary units), setting pricing, reserves, and service level metrics.

Grants, Compliance and Risks

• Ensure fiscal compliance for sponsored projects (post-award), including allowability, effort reporting, cost share, and subrecipient monitoring.
• Oversee enterprise risk financing and insurance programs; maintain robust internal controls.
• Employs measures of accountability for compliance with University policies, regulations, and internal operating procedures.

Systems, Analytics, and Process Excellence

• Sponsor the financial systems roadmap (e.g., modern ERP such as Workday/Peoplesoft), data governance, automation, and analytics; champion shared-service efficiencies and continuous improvement.

External Entities and Partnerships

• Coordinate with Direct Support Organizations (DSOs)—FAMU Foundation, Research Foundation, Athletics support entities- on financial policies, reporting, and risk management; align gift, endowment, and research funds with University priorities.
• Serves on the University’s Foundation Board of Directors, as appointed.

People and Culture

• Recruit, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse finance teams; set clear service standards and professional development pathways.
• Responsible for ensuring contract administration for staff collective bargaining agreements.
• Develop and maintain a University-wide culture of service excellence.
• Conducts and documents performance evaluations in a timely manner for each subordinate.
• Assesses and documents subordinates’ ability to comply with all relevant University policies, regulations, and operating procedures.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed CPA
• Higher education or public agency administration preferred
• Demonstrated experience working with federal and state mandates/guidelines
• Experience managing financial affairs for a complex organization
• Demonstrated skills in financial and budget planning and management
• Demonstrated success in leading and mentoring professional staff and cross functional teams
• Experience managing data and systems for a complex organization.

TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA 

Tallahassee is the site of the Florida State Capitol, Supreme Court of Florida, Florida Governor’s Mansion, and nearly 30 state agency headquarters as well as Florida A&M University.

The city is a recognized regional center for scientific research, and home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory. In 2015, Tallahassee was awarded the All-America City Award by the National Civic League for the second time.

Close to the Gulf of Mexico, there is a plethora of things to do in Tallahassee. Great adventures and sites include the beaches, the Tallahassee Museum, the Florida History Museum, St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge, Mission St. Luis de Apalachee, St. Marks Lighthouse, the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, the Florida Historic Capitol Museum, Railroad Square Art District, the Meek-Eaton Black Archives Research Center and Museum at FAMU, the Goodwood Museum and Gardens, Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, Cascades Park, and many more walking and biking trails, outdoor exploration, and activities. Restaurants and shops are plentiful and superb.

Tallahassee is also known for its fabulous festivals and events, such as the Tallahassee Food and Wine Festival, the Greek Food Festival, the Harambee Festival, Springtime Tallahassee, First Friday festivals at Railroad Square, and Downtown Getdowns.