Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Finance & Operations

The Company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee finance and key operational functions. The role advises senior leadership and the board, safeguards institutional assets, leads revenue growth and diversification, and develops annual budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans. Responsibilities include directing accounting, treasury, cash flow, debt, investments, facilities, housing, information technology, and human resources; managing audits, risk, compliance, and financial reporting; and establishing effective policies, processes, and internal controls. The CFO also supports governance committees, builds high-performing teams, and communicates financial conditions and recommendations across the organization. Candidates must hold a master’s degree in finance, management, accounting, or a related field and have at least 10 years of accounting and financial experience, including senior leadership in a nonprofit or higher education setting. Required expertise includes debt management, budgeting and restructuring, treasury and cash flow, endowment and investment management, and financial operations. Experience with contracts and financing, facilities or auxiliary operations, administrative functions, and systems or process automation is also important. The role calls for strong fiscal judgment, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with discretion handling confidential information and proficiency with office and productivity software.