Chief Budget Officer (CBO)

Chief Budget Officer (CBO) About the Company Progressive public research university IndustryHigher Education TypeEducational Institution Founded1868 Employees1001-5000 Categories EducationNon ProfitUniversitiesColleges & UniversitiesOregon State University About the Role The Company is in search of a Chief Budget Officer (CBO) to take on a pivotal role in the modernization and strategic alignment of its budget, financial planning, and data analytics operations. The CBO will be responsible for leading a team of approximately 50 budget and finance professionals, with a focus on long-range financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario analysis. This leadership position demands a candidate with a strong background in budgeting, financial planning, and resource management, particularly within a complex organizational setting. The successful candidate will be tasked with championing strategic resource initiatives, overseeing budget presentations to governing bodies, and advancing data and reporting capabilities. A key aspect of the role is to serve as a strategic partner to various university divisions, guiding the institution through a period of change and ensuring that financial resources are effectively aligned with academic and research priorities. Applicants for the CBO position at the company should hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a master's degree, and have at least 8 years' of progressive leadership experience. The role requires a candidate with a proven track record in complex financial analysis, clear communication of financial information, and leading teams through significant change. Experience with fund and governmental accounting, public university budgeting, and state/federal funding models is highly valued. The ideal candidate will also have experience with responsibility-centered budget models or large-scale ERP implementations. The CBO will be expected to build, mentor, and unify a high-performing team, and to work closely with academic and administrative leaders to ensure that the institution's financial resources are effectively managed in support of its mission and goals. Hiring Manager TitleDeputy CFO Functions FinanceEducation/Academic Administration