University Human Resources Chief Business Officer

University Human Resources Chief Business Officer

The University of Georgia is seeking a Chief Business Officer (CBO) to serve as the senior financial and administrative officer for UHR and the ERP modernization initiative.

The CBO provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all fiscal, budgetary, and business operations within UHR, while also managing financial planning, reporting, and resource allocation for the 3‑4 year ERP project. After the ERP project, the position returns to UHR as a full‑time CBO.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field.
• 8–10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, preferably in higher education or a large, complex organization.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for multi‑unit or project‑based operations.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, internal controls, and fiscal compliance.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop professional staff and to work collaboratively across diverse teams.
• Experience managing finances for enterprise technology projects or ERP system implementations.
• Familiarity with higher education financial systems and fund accounting.

• Oversee all financial operations for UHR, including budget development, forecasting, and expenditure management.
• Develop and implement financial policies and internal controls to ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Serve as the principal advisor to the Vice President for UHR on fiscal planning, workforce budgeting, and resource utilization.
• Manage procurement, contract review, and financial reporting activities in collaboration with central finance, foundation, and procurement offices.
• Lead annual budget submissions, variance analyses, and long‑term financial modeling for UHR operations and strategic initiatives.
• Serve as fiscal lead for the ERP implementation, overseeing budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting for project‑related funds.
• Coordinate financial planning across project work streams (HR, Finance, EITS) to ensure alignment with institutional priorities and resource availability.
• Develop financial dashboards and reports for project leadership, governance committees, and executive sponsors.
• Manage contracts, consulting agreements, and vendor payments related to the ERP project in partnership with ERP project leadership.
• Provide financial risk assessments, scenario analyses, and recommendations to support informed decision‑making and project sustainability.
• Partner with UHR and ERP leadership to align fiscal planning with strategic goals and institutional mission.

For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.