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Executive, Finance

PageUp Desc Code FIN - Executive, Finance

Function FIN - Finance

Subfunction Finance

Discipline Finance

Career Track G - General Administration

Career Track Level Executive - Level 2

BROAD SALARY RANGE CODE 08

RANGE $272438 - $599364

MARKET REFERENCE RANGE CODE 08A

RANGE $301778 - $482845

Classification Information

Finance

Finance is responsible for the financial activities of the university, from transaction processing to complex financial analysis and strategic planning. This typically includes accounting, budgeting, financial forecasting and analysis, tax analysis and compliance, billing and collections, investment management, cash and debt management, and insurance.

Executive

Executive: The positions work is achieved through the strategic direction of the organization as a whole. Executives have direct accountability for setting strategic goals and using resources. They are responsible for administrative oversight of a senior management area or other business unit with a universitywide scope of impact. These positions contribute to the highest-level panels and teams. The decisions made under the purview of the executive positions duties must routinely have direct impact on success across the university and impact the overall development of the university. Executive positions are reflected in the E1-E3 career track levels in the management/leadership track.

Level 2

Executive: Has senior-level leadership responsibilities for major unit operations. Establishes and implements policies, procedures, programs, fiscal authority, and operational autonomy. Leads department heads, chairs, school directors, directors, senior managers, and managers. Scope of responsibility is university wide for an overall college or business unit.

G - General Administration

Roles that are in administrative/ professional non-student facing functions.

Position Summary

The General Executive within Finance is a senior leadership role that holds significant responsibility for the financial management and strategic direction of the university. This position involves overseeing the university’s financial operations at a broad, university-wide level, ensuring the alignment of financial policies, procedures, and strategies with the institution’s overarching goals. The General Executive leads and manages multiple departments or business units within the finance function, including budgeting, accounting, financial forecasting, tax compliance, investment management, and cash flow management, among others. This role is integral in establishing the strategic financial direction for the university, setting long-term goals, and ensuring the effective utilization of financial resources across the institution. The General Executive is accountable for the overall financial health of the university and ensures that financial operations are executed in accordance with regulatory requirements and best practices. This includes leading and mentoring a team of department heads, senior managers, and staff, driving the implementation of fiscal policies, and overseeing the execution of financial plans that support the university’s mission and objectives. The position requires close collaboration with other executive leadership members, including those in operations, administration, and strategic planning, to ensure that financial strategies are integrated into broader institutional objectives. This role has full responsibility for making critical financial decisions that affect the university’s operations and long-term viability. The General Executive must possess strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team, provide direction for financial and operational performance, and ensure that financial resources are allocated effectively and efficiently. The position also requires the ability to anticipate financial challenges, develop strategic responses, and guide the institution through fiscal decisions that will shape its future success. As part of the executive leadership team, the General Executive is expected to play a key role in shaping the university's financial policy, operational autonomy, and overall direction.