Our Guiding Principles
Devoted to our mission.
Committed to our vision.
Driven by our values.
These guiding principles shape who the Finance Division is, and who we endeavor to become.
Our Mission
To provide strategic, predictive, data-informed
financial service and guidance to
address challenges, explore opportunities,
and ensure the university's financial sustainability.
Our Vision
We aspire to go beyond simply fulfilling
our purpose and function within the institution.
We have a shared vision of what we can achieve
collectively:
To innovate, elevate, drive value
creation, and provide financial stewardship
that advances the university’s mission.
Pursuing the goals outlined in this Strategic Plan—
while staying true to our Finance Division core values—
will make this vision a reality.
Our Core Values
Unwavering Integrity
Be honest, moral, and ethical
at all times
"Unwavering integrity means leading with vision, fostering transparency, ensuring accuracy and collaborating across the division and beyond. Unwavering integrity is a way of life in the finance division."
Tammy Chapman
Treasury Analyst, The Treasurer's Office
Collaborative Innovation
Partner to introduce new ideas,
methods, and solutions
"By breaking down silos of knowledge and encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, we can drive innovation and tackle complex challenges more effectively."
Matt D'Emilio
Director, University Contracts Office*
*Valued partner of the Finance Division
Entrepreneurial Leadership
Provide guidance that creates,
enhances, and protects economic value
"To me, Entrepreneurial Leadership means identifying your team's values and mission so when faced with a problem, you are able to assess and apply those values to stay on target."
Chrissy Moffatt
Director, Taxation and Accounts Payable
Convergent Enhancement
Move toward consensus
with transparency and agility
"For me, Convergent Enhancement happens when individuals and teams take time to gain new knowledge and skills that result in increased confidence, which can lead to more effective and efficient performance."
Ryan Pasko
Training Specialist, Finance Training and Communications
High Quality Service
Perform with a high level of
value and excellence
"High Quality Service means building strong, long-term working relationships, treating everyone respectfully, recognizing wants or needs, and providing assistance where necessary. It’s only by building strong working relationships that we can fulfill and even exceed our goals."
Tanner Boyle
Property Accounting Auditor, Property Accounting
Inclusive Recognition
Deliberately take notice of
Everyone's unique contributions
"Inclusive recognition celebrates every individual’s contributions, empowers diverse voices, and fosters a sense of belonging creating a stronger, more innovative community that drives collective success for the Finance Division."
Michael Grimm
Senior International Operations Specialist, International Finance
Intellectual Curiosity
Learn, understand,
And desire to know more
"For me, intellectual curiosity is the ability to approach every aspect of our work with eagerness and an open mind, always being ready for new opportunities to become more efficient and effective with our work."
Jen Riegler
Team Lead, Payroll Accounting, Payroll Services
Strength in Execution
Complete our work
efficiently and effectively
"Strength in Execution requires ongoing commitment and dedication in providing a timely and accurate deliverable that colleagues across the division and campus can rely on."