Welcome to Hofstra University’s Office of Financial Affairs. The Office of Financial Affairs provides oversight of the finance functions of the University – accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, investments and debt management, procurement, contract administration, and payroll services, and the oversight of the University’s internal controls systems and environment.
The Office of Financial Affairs is comprised of the following departments:
Controllers’ Office
Includes accounting, financial reporting, accounts payable, payroll, grants management, and tax.
Business Affairs
Includes procurement, risk management & insurance, and auxiliary management.
Contract Administration
Guides departments through the contract review process and ensures contracts comply with University policies, and applicable laws and regulations.
Learn MoreDebt Management and Capital Budgeting
Responsible for debt compliance and management of capital budgets and reporting.
Treasury Operations
Provides oversight and due diligence for cash and several long-term investment portfolios.
Learn MorePolicies
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
516-463-6873
Stacey O'Donnell
Assistant Vice President
Financial Affairs
516-463-6844
Deborah Ward
Administrative 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
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