BUSINESS & FINANCE TEAM

The Business and Finance division is headed by the University's Chief and Financial Officer, the Vice President for Business & Finance and Treasurer. Four senior administrators report directly to the Vice President for Business & Finance and Treasurer. The Associate Vice President and Controller is responsible for all accounting policies and procedures. In addition to financial reporting, the Controller's Office oversees the Disbursements and Tax Compliance department; Sponsored Programs Administration; and the Bursar's Office, which is responsible for Student Accounts, Student Loans, and Cashiers. The Assistant Treasurer is responsible for ongoing administration of all outstanding debt, the University's endowment, and operating cash. The Manager of Purchasing is responsible for assisting departments in obtaining high quality goods and services at the lowest cost. The Director of Financial Planning and Budgeting is responsible for coordinating and directing the University's annual operating and capital budgeting process. In addition, the Director of Finance for the University Medical Group has a "dotted line" reporting relationship to the Vice President for Business & Finance and Treasurer.

OUR MISSION

Saint Louis University's Business & Finance division is responsible for recommending and administering policies and procedures, and performing the financial and other analyses necessary for a) the efficient, cost-effective operation of all University business transactional activities consistent with appropriate internal controls and adherence to mandatory requirements imposed by relevant external agencies, b) the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for account administrators, administration, trustees, and external constituents, c) optimizing the investment returns of investable University assets, and d) the development of the annual operating and capital budgets.