Office of the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer is responsible for supervision and management of financial and business operations at Âé¶¹ÊÓ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßÈë¿Ú.
The mission of the Office of the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer is to assist the President, the Board of Trustees, the Cabinet and the Deans – on behalf of all faculty, students and staff – in achieving and maintaining sustainable financial stability for the entire University and all of its schools and component units. The Office of the CFO & Treasurer helps Âé¶¹ÊÓ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßÈë¿Ú to be a responsible steward of the funds entrusted to the University by its students and their families, donors, grantors, and other supporters.
Vazquez-Skillings brings extensive experience in financial and administrative leadership within higher education. She served as vice president for finance and administration at Oberlin College, where she was instrumental in developing financial policies, strategic budgeting frameworks, and operational efficiencies that align with institutional priorities. Her expertise in financial planning, risk management, and resource allocation will be vital as Âé¶¹ÊÓ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßÈë¿Ú continues to grow its fiscal sustainability.
Throughout her career, Vazquez-Skillings has demonstrated a strong commitment to financial stability, institutional values, and student success.
Frank Bello currently serves as chief investment officer and assistant vice president for Âé¶¹ÊÓ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßÈë¿Ú’s $1.2 billion endowment and retirement pension funds. He also participates in bringing awareness to the Âé¶¹ÊÓ´«Ã½ÔÚÏßÈë¿Ú endowment fund by raising campaign and investment capital to achieve mission critical goals of the University.
Offices and activities under the supervision of the Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer include the following:
Controller’s Office
- General Accounting
- Audits and Financial Reporting
- Grant Accounting
- Restricted Fund Accounting
- Payroll
Treasury Operations
- Cash Management
- Debt Management
Bursar’s Office (Student Accounts)
- Student Billing
- Student Collections
- Student Refunds
- Payment Plan Administration
- Financial Holds
- Tax Credit Reporting – 1098-T
University Budget Office
- Budget Preparation
- Budget Monitoring
Procurement and Contracting
- Purchasing
- Contracting
- Procurement Cards
Accounts Payable
- Vendor Payments
- Travel Authorization & Reimbursement
Investment Office
- Endowment Investment Management
- Pension Fund Investment Management
- 403B Plan Investment Management (with HR)
Insurance and Risk Management
- Insurance
- Claims Management
- Risk Management