Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University seeks a visionary, ethical, and strategic leader to serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to the President, the CFO is the chief financial officer and is responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of the University in support of its vision and academic mission.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a member of the President’s Executive Council and provides “hands-on” leadership for the management of financial and business affairs. This position includes overall administration of the budget process in conformity with the University strategic plan: maintenance of internal accounting controls; development of financial policies and procedures; procurement of goods and services; management and administration of long-term debt including bonds; and restructuring the institutions financial and accounting systems.
With a total current staff of five in the Business Office and Financial Aid. The CFO will directly supervise the Lead Accountant, Staff Accountant, Financial Aid Director, Financial Aid Assistant, and Grants Compliance Administrator. The CFO will interface and present regularly to the University leadership and the Board of Regents. As the key financial leader advising the President and Board of Regents, the CFO will provide collaborative and critical insight and analyses to support strategic planning, goal setting and key policy decision making.