Hofstra University

Financial Affairs

The Hofstra University Office of Financial Affairs is responsible for the financial management and stewardship of the University’s financial resources. The Office is responsible for the oversight of all financial activities and for ensuring an effective internal control environment. The office oversees the following functions: accounting and tax, budgeting, financial reporting, investments and debt management, risk management and insurance, procurement and payables, contract administration, grant post-award activity and compliance, and payroll services.

Controller's Office

Responsible for accounting and tax, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, and grants management.

Business Affairs

Responsible for procurement, risk management and insurance, and auxiliary management.

Contract Administration

Responsible for the contract review process, guiding departments from negotiation through contract execution, while ensuring compliance with University policies through legal review and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Debt Management and Capital Budgeting

Responsible for debt compliance and management of capital budgets and reporting.

Treasury Operations

Responsible for the proper recording and reporting of all cash and investments, ensuring proper due diligence for all investment portfolios.

Budget Office

Responsible for the preparation and monitoring of the University’s operating budget and financial forecasting of the University’s strategic plan.

Policies

View Hofstra's Financial Affairs policies. (Requires Hofstra Portal login.)

Contact Financial Affairs

Office of Financial Affairs:
Catherine Hennessy 
Senior Vice President
Financial Affairs and Treasurer
516-463-6820

Stacey O'Donnell
Assistant Vice President
Financial Affairs
516-463-6844

Deborah Ward
Executive Assistant
Financial Affairs
516-463-6820

Accounts Payable:
Nancy Pineros
Accounts Payable Manager
516-463-6850

Budget Office:
David Malanga
Budget Director
516-463-6851

Business Affairs
Annette Ficalora
Director of Business Affairs
516-463-6613

Contract Administration:
Jacqueline Kleinman
Director of Contract Administration
516-463-5125

Controller’s Office:
Eileen Biundo
Controller
516-463-6879

Stephanie Infante
Associate Controller
516-463-6843

Laura Ansell
Associate Controller, Gifts and Endowments
516-463-7152

Christine Maniscalco
Assistant Controller, Debt Compliance and Capital Projects
516-463-5394

Grants:
Edward Bogle
Grants Manager
516-463-7181

Payroll:
Tara Kaplan 
Payroll Director
516-463-6852

Procurement Services:
David Dale
Director of Procurement Services
516-463-6616

Tax & Compliance:
Melanie Herschkowitz
Director, Tax and Compliance
516-463-4804

Treasury Operations:
Michael Macri
Director of Treasury Operations
516-463-6760