Vice President Administration and Finance

Vice President for Administration and Finance

Campus

Title:

Vice President for Administration and Finance
State

Job Title:

Vice President
Department:
Administration and Finance
Job Code: HA8000
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Funding:
Bargaining Unit:
Non-Unit Professional
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks

Shift: Monday through Friday
Regular Days Off:
Saturday and Sunday
Supervision Received:
The vice president reports directly to the president.
Supervision Exercised:
The vice president supervises the associate vice president of finance, associate vice president of strategic finance and institutional planning, associate vice president of facilities and capital planning, associate vice president of human resources, assistant vice president of information and instructional technology services (chief information and security officer), director of dining services, director of procurement and administrative services, and director of emergency response and risk management as well as other staff within the division.
Salary: $ to $ (salary commensurate with education and experience)

Start Date:

June 1, 2026

Westfield State University seeks a strategic and innovative leader for the role of Vice President for Administration and Finance. This executive position serves as the institution's Chief Financial Officer and a member of the President's Cabinet, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all financial, operational, and administrative functions. The successful candidate will guide fiscal integrity, operational excellence, and institutional sustainability, while representing the university to state agencies and community stakeholders.

Candidates should possess substantial experience in financial administration and a demonstrated commitment to the mission and values of Westfield State University.

The Vice President for Administration and Finance (VPAF) serves as the University's Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and steward of institutional resources, providing executive leadership and strategic oversight of all financial, operational, and administrative functions. This role is critical to ensure the fiscal integrity, sustainability, and operational excellence of the institution, while supporting its academic mission and public service commitments. As a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPAF serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and partners with the Provost, Chief of Staff, and other divisional Vice Presidents, to contribute to the University's capacity to navigate a continually evolving higher education landscape while promoting the University's regional reputation for academic excellence and an employer of choice, and advancing the University's strategic goals while maintaining affordability and fostering community engagement.

• Oversee all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and treasury management.
• Develop and implement multi-year financial plans and models aligned with institutional priorities.
• Manage institutional assets including cash reserves, investments, and debt portfolios.
• Lead the development of annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with academic and administrative units.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and audit requirements.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to the Board of Trustees, President, and President's Cabinet.
• Oversee cash flow, liquidity planning, and financial contingency strategies.
• Address operational challenges through ongoing prioritization of efforts and associated resource procurement and deployment.
• Maintain internal controls and financial systems to ensure transparency and efficiency.

• Advise senior leadership on financial and administrative matters impacting institutional strategy.
• Lead initiatives to improve financial performance and operational effectiveness.
• Represent the University in financial negotiations, state budget hearings, etc.

• Partner with academic leadership to align financial planning with academic priorities.
• Support academic program development through financial modeling and resource allocation.
• Facilitate budget planning and financial training for academic units.
• Collaborate on grant management, research funding, and academic capital projects.
• Lead additional projects and oversee administrative initiatives as assigned by the President.

• Ensure responsible stewardship of public funds and alignment with state appropriations and other state funded programs.
• Lead efforts to maintain affordability and accessibility for students.
• Engage with state agencies, legislators, and community stakeholders to advocate for institutional support.
• Promote financial strategies that support regional workforce development and economic impact.
• Represent the University to a broad range of stakeholders…