Finance & Administration

The Office of Finance and Administration provides leadership in the administration and funding of college financial and administrative matters. It provides overall leadership and training in the implementation of new financial systems and policies. The office has oversight for the College’s Office of Budget and Finance, CALS Office of Capital Projects and Facilities Services, CALS Office of Human Resources, CALS Office of Information Technology and the leadership of the CALS departmental administrative teams. The office has shared oversight of the CALS/CHE Business Service Center with the Department of Financial Affairs and the College of Human Ecology. The office also serves as the key administrative contact with university administrative offices.

Our Mission

To provide the highest quality, value-added financial management, financial reporting and administrative services to the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences in support of the College’s teaching, research, and extension programs.

Our Vision

The Office of Finance and Administrative Services will be the model college administrative service operation at Cornell University, delivering the highest quality, value-added service in the most effective, efficient and innovative manner, inspiring staff pride and user satisfaction. This office will also provide the leadership for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of departmental business services.