Search for the Chief Finance and Operating Officer
University of Southern California, Information Sciences Institute
Marina Del Rey, CA
USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI), a unit of the University's Viterbi School of Engineering, is a world leader in the research and development of advanced artificial intelligence, information processing, computing, microelectronics, cybersecurity, and communications technologies. ISI's 400 faculty, professional staff and graduate students carry out extraordinary information sciences research at three distinct locations - Marina Del Rey, CA; Arlington, VA; and Waltham, MA.
The Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO) will play a pivotal role in the strategic financial management of the institute. They will collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial decisions, manage budgets, and ensure the fiscal success of ISI. Reporting to the Executive Director of ISI, the CFOO will be part of the ISI Senior Leadership Team and will be the financial liaison with the University. The CFOO will interpret USC and federal contracting policies as they apply to ISI and represent ISI's interests with the broader USC and federal contracting communities.
The CFOO will be responsible for the following:
- Oversee all aspects of financial operation for the institute. This involves developing and administering ISI financial policies and procedures; cost control strategies; fiscal data management programs; regular, recurring analyses of budgets and expenditure data; government rate structures for DCMA audited rates, various statistical summaries related to the contract and fiscal operations of ISI. Ensure that all activities and expenditures remain within approved budgets, and within Government, University and ISI policies, rules, and regulations so they will be favorably viewed under audit.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of university budget and accounting operations (particularly fund accounting).
- Research administration experience with work supported by government contracts to include cost estimation policies and procedures, contract and grant negotiation, expense allowability, and the various Federal regulations governing contract activities.
Minimum Education:
- CPA or MBA degree or master's degree in a field related to finance.
Minimum Experience:
- Minimum of 7 years of experience leading a finance organization with strong knowledge of fiscal principles. Especially management accounting, cost accounting, project and cost oversight.
- Strong fiscal management skills and education.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Strong communication skills.
The anticipated salary range for this position is $250-$300k annually, commensurate with the successful candidate's experience. USC provides a competitive compensation package that recognizes experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits package to meet candidate needs.
Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the completion of the search process. Inquiries, nominations, referrals, and CVs with cover letters should be sent via the Isaacson, Miller website for the search: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/university-southern-california-andrew-and-erna-viterbi-school-engineering-information. Electronic submission of materials is strongly encouraged.
Courtney Wilk-Mandel, Drew Nichols, and Cara Meyers
1925 Century Park East, Suite 1700
Los Angeles, CA, 90067
USC is an equal-opportunity educator and employer, proudly pluralistic and firmly committed to providing equal opportunity for outstanding persons of every race, gender, creed, and background. The university particularly encourages members of underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply. USC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Further information is available by contacting uschr@usc.edu
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Derek Mikuriya
Director of Human Resources
University of Southern California/Information Sciences Institute
Marina del Rey CA
(310) 448-8304
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