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 segregated as follows:
Controllers’ Office
Includes accounts payable, payroll, grants management, and tax issues;
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
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
516-463-6873
Stacey O'Donnell
Assistant Vice President
Financial Affairs
516-463-6844
Deborah Ward
Administrative Assistant
Financial Affairs
516-463-6820
Accounts Payable:
Martino Cascio
Accounts Payable Manager
516-463-6850
Budget Office:
David Malanga
Budget Director
516-463-6851
Business Affairs & Risk Management
David Crawford
Senior Director
Business Affairs & Risk Management
516-463-6613
Contract Administration:
Kathleen Zanoni
Director of Contract Administration
516-463-5125
Controller’s Office:
Eileen Biundo
Controller
516-463-6879
Financial Analysis:
James Orlando
Director
Financial Analysis
516-463-4063
Grants:
Ashleigh Mallory
Grants Manager
516-463-6846
Payroll:
Tara Kaplan
Payroll Director
516-463-6852
Procurement Services:
David Dale
Director of Purchasing Contracts
516-463-6616
Tax & Compliance:
Sarah J. Clune
Director
Tax & Compliance
516-463-4804
Treasury Operations:
Michael Macri
Director of Treasury Operations
516-463-6760