Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Nov 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Chief Financial and Administrative Officer
Job Category	Staff & Executive
Department	CINJ-Director's Office
Overview	Through our science, our evidence-based actions, our openness, and our respect for those we serve, we will advance cancer-focused research worldwide and reduce the burden of cancer in our catchment area. By engaging with and empowering our exceptionally diverse populations, and addressing their questions and fears, we will engender hope for cancer patients and their families and play a critical role in strengthening the fabric of our communities by gaining and protecting their trust and providing access to the outstanding oncology care each person deserves. Our mission is to accelerate scientific discovery focused on understanding cancer, innovating cancer treatment, and improving cancer prevention; to provide outstanding, novel, and compassionate patient care; to provide evidence-based and culturally informed education to physicians, nurses, researchers, staff, and the community; and to achieve cancer health equity in our state through outreach to and engagement of our extraordinarily diverse communities. Curiosity and Discovery, Integrity, Collaboration, Cultivating Diversity, Respect and Caring, Perseverance.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Chief Financial and Administrative Officer within the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. The Deputy Director, Administration and Planning / Chief Financial and Administrative Officer ( CFAO) serves on the Executive Leadership team and plays a role in governance and decision making at the center; provides financial reporting to RBHS and Rutgers University; and serves as the Senior Leader for Administration and Planning of the NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center. The CFAO provides advice regarding the strategic positioning of the Rutgers Cancer Institute to optimize business development and entrepreneurial opportunities and is also responsible for recommending strategies to ensure fiscal solvency, economic well-being, and administrative and operational efficiencies across all mission elements. The CFAO represents and supports the mission, philosophy and goals of the Cancer Center and enhances the research, education, and outreach environment by effective planning, financial oversight, evaluation, management and administration of the Cancer Center. This includes, though not limited to: strategic management driving total operating budget development; clinic operation integration; research administration and operations; human resources; technology; space development and allocation; fundraising; marketing; building and grounds; research programmatic development (in conjunction with Research leaders); academic appointments and promotions; and academic affairs. The CFAO works to increase the value of the Institution and the Consortium to members, and is committed to positioning the Rutgers Cancer Institute as a model among NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. The CFAO interacts and maintains collaborative relations with regional and national leaders of cancer research entities and encourages and oversees the development of University-wide, consortium-wide, and inter-institutional collaborative ventures via inclusion, shared interests, and coalition within a complex governance structure. Among the key duties for this position are the following: In conjunction with the Center Director and working through the executive leadership teams, plans, directs, conducts and implements business activities of the Cancer Center, across Rutgers University, Princeton University, and other partners. Works with executive leadership to develop the annual operating budget for the Cancer Center; this complex operating budget crosses Rutgers and RWJBH operations and budget cycles, and is impacted by decisions and commitments made by the State, University, and System. Directs and oversees all aspects of finance and accounting for the Rutgers Cancer Institute, an independent institute within the University, aligning financial management with the strategic objectives of the center, RBHS, and the University. Oversees the processes for financial planning, budget development and consolidation of financial reports for the cancer center. Ensures credibility of Rutgers Cancer Institute financials and provides timely and accurate analyses of budgets, financial trends, and forecasts. Works with executive leadership to develop strategies that measure and enhance the productivity and financial performance of the various departments and initiatives of the cancer center. Conducts strategic financial planning for center-, RBHS- Rutgers-, and consortium-wide initiatives. Analyzes activities, costs, operations, and forecast data to determine progress toward stated goals and objectives; conducts return on investment (ROI) analyses; oversees development of business plans for all programmatic areas; provides related results to Rutgers, Princeton, and other partner leaders. Analyzes and advises on the financial impact of strategic plans and new business/program development. Designs, implements and oversees a wide variety of financial business models with external partners. Provides recommendations to cancer center senior leadership to strategically enhance financial performance and leverage business opportunities. Oversees the workforce planning and performance of cancer center staff and faculty; works to continuously align, to the degree possible, the cancer center workforce comprised of University, Health System, and Hospital employees. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift
Work Arrangement	Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. The flexible work arrangements outlined in Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 are part of a pilot program that is effective September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2023. Therefore, there is no guarantee that this flexible work arrangement will continue beyond that date. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or cancellation and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the FlexWork@RU Application System. Additional information may be found at https://futureofwork.rutgers.edu.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	47S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	241856.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	306284.00
Annual Maximum Salary	370711.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	Executives and Directors
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Master's Degree in a related field (e.g., business, finance, healthcare administration). Fifteen (15) years of progressively more responsible management experience in a senior- level financial administration role, preferably within an academic research setting, preferably a cancer center. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	The individual should have significant strategic planning/management, finance and administrative experience that reflects successful leadership in the research arena. Prior fiscal management experience with complex funding sources, inclusive of federal and state grants and contracts. Excellent communications skills, both oral and written; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to plan and execute organizational change and quality improvements; a high degree of personal discretion and judgment; ability to act and make decisions independently; ability to develop creative approaches to complex challenges and opportunities, and to plan effectively. Must be computer literate with proficiency and working knowledge of database and reporting tools such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint. Outstanding human relations and leadership skills and the ability to function in a team environment is required.
Preferred Qualifications	Knowledge of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment is preferred.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Standing, sitting, walking, talking and hearing. No special vision requirements. Lifting up to 25 lbs. Office environment. Moderate noise.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	24ST1038
Posting Open Date	05/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University - New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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