Director of Financial Strategy and Chief Business Officer

Job Posting Title:

Director of Financial Strategy and Chief Business Officer

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Hiring Department:

Enterprise Technology - Vice President and Office of CIO

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Nov 15, 2028

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

This is a fixed term position that may end three years after the employee’s start date.

This position is security sensitive and subject to university guidelines and Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes background checks for security-sensitive positions.

Flexible work arrangements are available for this position, including the ability to work remotely. In person meetings will be required when applicable. We prefer a candidate located in the greater Austin area as travel to campus for occasional in-person events, training, team meetings, activities, etc., may be required.

This position provides life/work balance with typically a 40-hour work week and travel limited to training (e.g., conferences/courses).

Enterprise Technology is dedicated to supporting the mission of the University of Texas at Austin of unlocking potential and preparing future leaders of the state.

Your skills will make a difference.

You’ll be working for a university that is internationally recognized for research and the work you do will make a difference in the lives of our students, faculty and staff. If you’re the type of person that wants to know your work has meaning and impact, you’ll like working for our campus.

The University of Texas at Austin and Enterprise Technology provide an outstanding benefits package to our staff. Those benefits include:

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)

• Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) or the Optional Retirement Program (a defined contribution plan)

• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)

• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

• Training and conference opportunities

• Tuition assistance

• Athletic ticket discounts

• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums

• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital metro buses with staff ID card

For more details, please see: https://hr.utexas.edu/prospective/benefits and https://hr.utexas.edu/current/services/my-total-rewards

Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer without sponsorship.

This position requires you to maintain internet service and a mobile phone with voice and data plans to be used when required for work.

Purpose

The Director of Financial Strategy and Chief Business Officer provide strategic leadership, management, and oversight of all financial functions within Enterprise Technology (ET) at The University of Texas at Austin. This position plays a critical role in advancing the financial health, transparency, and operational excellence of ET, ensuring that financial planning and management are aligned with university priorities and enterprise goals. The Director serves as a key advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Executive Director Operations, leading initiatives that improve financial stewardship, streamline operations, and promote a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement. This position also serves as the Chief Business Officer for Enterprise Technology, representing ET on institutional committees such as CUBO and collaborating closely with the University CFO Office and other senior leaders on financial strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership and Oversight:

• Provide strategic direction and management of all financial operations for Enterprise Technology, including financial planning, reporting, budget management, accounting, and compliance with university policies and procedures. Par