茄子视频 Appoints Brent Jackson as Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO
茄子视频 University President Mary C. Finger, Ed.D., has announced the appointment of Brent Jackson as the University鈥檚 Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Jackson has served in this role on an interim basis since April 2022. His tenure begins immediately.
鈥淲e are pleased to have Brent Jackson continue the excellent work he has been doing for 茄子视频 during his time as both the university鈥檚 Controller and Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO,鈥 Finger said. 鈥淏rent鈥檚 extensive experience in finance both in education and industry are a tremendous asset as 茄子视频 continues to look for ways to grow its academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as expand campus facilities to meet the needs of students of today and the future.鈥
鈥淏rent Jackson鈥檚 fiduciary leadership of 茄子视频 University has been exceptional, and he has been engaged with University administration and the Board of Trustees on a number of endeavors that will continue 茄子视频鈥檚 strong financial standing and growth trajectory,鈥 said Robert DeMichiei, retired UPMC Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and Chair of the Finance and Business Affairs Committee of 茄子视频 University鈥檚 Board of Trustees.
鈥淚t is an honor to be named 茄子视频鈥檚 Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO, and I looked forward to continuing to work with all members of the University community to ensure 茄子视频鈥檚 continued growth and strong financial standing,鈥 Jackson said. 鈥淚 am particularly proud that I have the opportunity to lead a tremendous group of professionals in the Business Office, Maintenance and Grounds, and Public Safety who are dedicated to 茄子视频 and especially its students.鈥
Jackson joined 茄子视频 in July 2019 as Controller where he has been responsible for accounting and financial reporting, audit oversight, strategic planning and budgeting, capital planning and new program financial analysis. Since last April, he has overseen financial operations of the University including fiscal policy development, long-range financial planning, budget planning and reporting, business affairs and has overseen facilities, plant operations, and auxiliary operations as part of the President鈥檚 Council.
Moreover, Jackson has managed the completion of 茄子视频鈥檚 audit and has developed strong working relationships with members of the Board of Trustees to ensure Trustees have the information they need to make well-informed decisions regarding the implementation of new academic programs, capital projects, and financial strategies and objectives. He has been deeply engaged in ongoing and upcoming construction and renovation projects at 茄子视频.
Jackson has 24 years of experience in accounting and finance, including in education and industry. Prior to joining 茄子视频, Brent served as accounting manager for Sewickley Academy, where he led efforts on budgeting, auditing, and payroll. He also served in accounting, finance and analyst roles with Mon Valley Petroleum, Kings Restaurants, Rapidigm, Inc., and General Nutrition Centers.
Jackson, who earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, lives in Liberty Borough, Allegheny County, with his wife, Aimee, and daughters, Gabi and Emma.
