Chief Financial & Operations Officer – Health Sciences

Rutgers University; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University in Newark seeks a Chief Business Officer for the SGS-BHS, Dean’s Office, to oversee budgetary, financial, and administrative activities, including reporting, forecasting, audits, and compliance. Leadership will coordinate with RBHS finance and central university functions, manage ancillary revenues, and drive fiscal solvency while maintaining robust internal controls. This role supports hybrid work arrangements and cross-campus collaboration.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent with 7+ years of financial/budget management experience.
• Experience leading university finance, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SGS-BHS budget development and submission.
• Provide strategic financial leadership to senior leadership and RBHS.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and fiscal management practices.
• Develop and implement financial processes and internal controls.

Skills

Financial planning

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic communications

Education

Master’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related field

7+ years of financial/budget experience, supervisory

Tools

Oracle Cloud

HCM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rutgers University in Newark seeks a Chief Business Officer for the SGS-BHS, Dean’s Office, to oversee budgetary, financial, and administrative activities, including reporting, forecasting, audits, and compliance. Leadership will coordinate with RBHS finance and central university functions, manage ancillary revenues, and drive fiscal solvency while maintaining robust internal controls. This role supports hybrid work arrangements and cross-campus collaboration.