Professional Summary
Professional Overview
George Clark is an experienced finance executive with a proven track record of driving strategic financial management and operational excellence. As the Chief Financial Officer at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, he oversees the financial operations, budgeting, and business services for these prestigious academic and research institutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
Since August 2021, George has served as the Chief Financial Officer for Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. In this role, he is responsible for leading the financial strategy, budgeting, and business operations to support the university's and laboratory's missions. He collaborates closely with senior leadership to ensure financial sustainability and optimize resource allocation.
Career Progression
Prior to his current position, George held several senior finance and administrative roles at leading research organizations. From 2016 to 2021, he served as the Chief Financial Officer and Associate Laboratory Director for Business Services at Brookhaven National Laboratory, where he spearheaded the implementation of cost-saving initiatives and streamlined financial processes. Before that, he was the Vice President of Business and Financial Affairs and Chief Financial Officer at Central Washington University from 2011 to 2016, where he played a key role in enhancing the institution's financial stability and modernizing its administrative infrastructure.
Earlier in his career, George held leadership positions at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, the University of Hawaii Institute for Astronomy, and the University of Tennessee/Battelle - Oak Ridge National Laboratory, where he demonstrated his expertise in financial management, business operations, and strategic decision-making.
Academic Background
George holds a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Tennessee and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Hawaii.
Areas of Expertise
- Financial management and strategic planning
- Budgeting and resource allocation
- Operational optimization and cost-saving initiatives
- Business process improvement and system implementation
- Regulatory compliance and risk management
- Collaboration with senior leadership and stakeholders
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, George has made significant contributions to the financial sustainability and operational efficiency of the academic and research institutions he has served. His leadership has resulted in the implementation of successful cost-saving initiatives, the enhancement of financial processes, and the optimization of resource allocation to support the organizations' core missions.
Conclusion
With his extensive experience in finance, operations, and business management, George Clark is a seasoned executive who is well-positioned to continue driving financial excellence and strategic decision-making at Stanford University and SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory. His expertise, coupled with his collaborative approach and commitment to organizational success, make him a valuable asset in the higher education and research sectors.
