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Advertised Salary:
Commensurate with experience.
Posting Date:| Closing Date: open until filled | Proposed Starting Date:
Special Instructions to Applicants
• A cover letter detailing how your credentials and experience meet the needs, responsibilities, and qualifications stated in the posting.
• A current resume.
• A list of references and their contact information.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and must maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
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Position Information
Title:
Chief Business Officer (CBO) – Human Resources
Classification: FLSA Exempt, Full Time (1.00 FTE)
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience, including 5 years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, preferably within 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.
Position Summary
The University Human Resources (UHR) Chief Business Officer (CBO) serves as the senior financial and administrative officer for UHR and the university’s ERP modernization initiative. This role 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. At the end of the ERP project, this position rolls back into UHR as a full‑time CBO overseeing day‑to‑day responsibilities and any post‑project implementation financial responsibilities.
The CBO ensures sound financial stewardship, compliance with university and sponsor policies, and alignment of resources with institutional priorities.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
• Strategic financial management
• Cross‑functional collaboration
• Leadership and staff development
• Change management and adaptability
• Integrity and fiscal accountability
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