University Human Resources Chief Business Officer

University of Georgia•Athens, GA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent plus 12 years of professional experience to include 5 years of supervisory experience
Strategic financial management
Cross-functional collaboration
Leadership and staff development
Change management and adaptability
Integrity and fiscal accountability
Communication and stakeholder engagement
Work in a standard office environment.
Sit and work at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
Work using electronic mail, telephone, face-to-face discussions, paper form correspondence.
Lift and/or move up to 20 pounds

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 the fiscal lead for the university's ERP implementation, overseeing budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting for project-related funds.
Coordinate financial planning across project workstreams (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.
Supervise business and financial staff supporting UHR and ERP operations; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Ensure transparency and effective communication of financial information to stakeholders across campus.
Represent UHR and the ERP project on university-wide committees and working groups focused on budgeting, resource allocation, and process optimization.
At the end of the ERP project, this position rolls back into UHR as a full-time CBO overseeing the day-to-day responsibilities and any post project implementation financial responsibilities.