FIN 2254 In Pursuit of a CFO Job: Examining Fit and Mapping Out Your Career Path

This session begins with a presentation about the role of a chief financial officer.  Elements presented include CFO characteristics versus how they are perceived, typical CFO portfolios, typical institutional organizational chart with issues by CFO peer area, relationships with the president and board, and CFO do’s & don’ts.  Following the presentation, the focus shifts to career planning using a career mapping tool.  The presenter’s career journey will be described demonstrating the reality that plans sometimes change when new opportunities arise.  Following review and discussion of the presenter’s career map, participants will use a digital template to:
--Document their career journey
--Identify a thought partner with whom to share their respective journeys
--Continue with the template by responding to questions to… 
   *Establish a near-term or mid-term goal representing the individual’s career aspiration
   *Identify actions needed to achieve the identified career aspiration
   *Identify resources which can support accomplishment of the actions
   *Identify specific steps with a timeline for their completion
--Continue the dialogue with the thought partner during which the career path will be shared
   *At the participants’ option, schedule a contact with their thought partner 30 days out to establish a sense of accountability

Career Mapping template (PDF)

Career Mapping template (doc)