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.
Controllers’ 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 & 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 & Endowments
516-463-7152
Christine Maniscalco
Assistant Controller, Debt Compliance & Capital Projects
516-463-5394
Grants:
Devin Lachman
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 & Compliance
516-463-4804
Treasury Operations:
Michael Macri
Director of Treasury Operations
516-463-6760