Operational Finance and Enterprise Governance

About

Sunset on the Wilkins Plaza, Fairfax Campus. Photo by Evan Cantwell/George Mason University

Mission

The Department of Operational Finance & Enterprise Governance supports cross-functional leaders and governance bodies across Administration & Operations and the broader university community to provide an enterprise-wide framework that identifies and prioritizes strategic objectives and aligns technology, financial, capital, and operational initiatives through a holistic assessment of total cost, risk, and expected value.​

"Core to our mission, we exist to define and sustain the governance processes that bring clarity and shared understanding to how the university evaluates, prioritizes, and monitors major initiatives. By integrating financial, operational, and governance insights, we help leaders navigate complexity, support disciplined execution, and stay focused on institutional priorities, ensuring that recommendations and project outcomes reflect diverse perspectives, aligned expertise, and robust information to advance the university’s mission."

Christine Auñón Zanellato
Assistant Vice President
Operational Finance & Enterprise Governance

Our Department

Financial Strategy & Planning

Develop comprehensive financial strategies aligned with institutional long-term objectives, driving sustainable growth and stability.​

Enterprise Strategic Governance

Oversee the governance frameworks guiding institutional investment decisions across technology, capital planning, and space planning.​

Enterprise Business Analysis

Perform comprehensive analytical assessments to support institutional strategic initiatives and decision-making processes.​

Enterprise Project Management Office

Provide centralized management of university-wide project portfolios, integrating governance decisions with operational execution.​