Bill Hawley is the current VP for Finance & Operations at the University of Central Missouri. Prior to their current position, Bill served as the Director of Finance at HSHS St. Anthony's Memorial Hospital from February 2017 to August 2018. In their previous role, Bill was responsible for overseeing the hospital's fiscal department, including general accounting, financial planning and analysis, and budgeting. Bill also assisted in the management of the hospital's overall operational, budgetary, and financial responsibilities. Bill has a long history of working in finance and has a proven track record of making sound financial decisions that are in line with organizational policies and procedures. Bill is a highly effective leader and manager, and is dedicated to ensuring that their department runs efficiently and effectively.
Bill Hawley has a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in accounting from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. Bill also holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the same school. In addition, they are certified by the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) as a Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP).
Bill Hawley reports to Roger Best, University President. They are on a team with Susan Smedley - VP for Integrated Marketing & Communications, Shari Bax - VP for Student Experience & Engagement, and Phil Bridgmon - Provost & VP for Academic Affairs.
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