Associate Vice President of Debt and Treasury

Boston University (BU) seeks a strategic, collaborative, and forward-thinking leader to serve as its next Associate Vice President of Debt and Treasury (AVP). Reporting directly to the Vice President of Financial Operations and working closely with colleagues across the Financial Affairs division, the AVP will oversee the University’s debt and treasury management functions at a critical time in BU’s history. In this role, the AVP will help align financial systems and resources with BU’s long-term institutional goals, ensuring that treasury and debt strategies effectively support both academic priorities and financial resilience.

As a senior financial leader, the AVP will bring a balance of strategic vision and operational expertise, strengthening liquidity management, managing the University’s debt capacity and financing strategies, and maintaining strong relationships with banking partners, investors, and rating agencies. The AVP will lead efforts to refine forecasting capabilities and leverage modern financial systems and data tools to support timely, evidence-based decisions in a complex and evolving environment.

With deep expertise in debt and treasury management, the AVP will play a key role in financing capital projects that advance the University’s mission with discipline and creativity while preserving BU’s strong credit profile. The role requires attentiveness to the broader financial environment, including evolving research funding dynamics, to ensure BU remains well-positioned to support academic and institutional priorities. Internally, the AVP will have the opportunity to mentor and grow a capable team, streamline operational workflows, and foster a collaborative culture grounded in excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

As of FY24, BU’s total assets were approximately $8.48 billion and total liabilities were about $2.53 billion, resulting in net assets of $5.95 billion, reflecting the university’s continued financial strength and robust liquidity. The University’s operating revenues and other support included over $2.6 billion in revenues, net of financial aid, increasing $59 million over the prior fiscal year. Total enrollment at BU in fall 2024 was over 37,000 students, which included approximately 18,800 undergraduates, and over 18,900 graduate and professional students. In 2023, Moody’s reaffirmed BU’s Aa3 long-term rating with a positive outlook and Standard & Poor’s affirmed its AA- rating, also with a positive outlook.

Boston University has retained Isaacson, Miller, a national executive search firm, to assist in conducting this important search and to help identify outstanding candidates. 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 below.

Dan Rodas and Micah Pierce are leading this search with Damla Williams.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The University community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration, and upholds freedom of expression. BU is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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