Deputy Chief Financial Officer - Strategy & Operations

ucar; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 170,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

UCAR in Boulder, CO seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to lead the Office of the CFO operations and align finance activities with strategic objectives. The role coordinates Finance, Treasury, and FP&A, ensuring timely delivery of financial insights and effective communication with program units.

The Deputy CFO partners with the CFO to oversee budgets, reporting, compliance, and governance, while representing UCAR with NSF and other agencies.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in finance and accounting leadership roles.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting processes.
• Ability to translate strategic objectives into financial plans and actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and reports for multiple units.
• Coordinate and optimize financial controls and processes across Finance, Treasury, and FP&A.
• Represent the CFO and Office of the CFO in communications with NSF and other agencies.
• Drive institutional metrics and multi-year planning; manage funds and capital budgets.
• Ensure compliance with OMB guidance and accounting standards; supervise internal audits.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic partnerships

Policy implementation

Communication

Education

Master's in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

FASB knowledge

Job description

UCAR in Boulder, CO seeks a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to lead the Office of the CFO operations and align finance activities with strategic objectives. The role coordinates Finance, Treasury, and FP&A, ensuring timely delivery of financial insights and effective communication with program units.

The Deputy CFO partners with the CFO to oversee budgets, reporting, compliance, and governance, while representing UCAR with NSF and other agencies.