Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Company is seeking an Associate Vice President for Finance and Chief Accounting Officer to lead its accounting and day-to-day financial operations. Responsibilities include overseeing financial reporting, monthly close and reconciliations, annual audits, cash management, banking, purchasing, accounts payable, insurance administration, and accounting for restricted funds, grants, and endowments. The role will strengthen financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and systems while improving accuracy, efficiency, and accountability. The successful candidate will supervise and develop finance staff, collaborate with budget and operational leaders, advise departments, and provide practical recommendations on financial and operational issues. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field, along with substantial progressive experience in accounting and financial operations. Required qualifications include strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls, as well as experience overseeing external audits, leading accounting personnel, and improving financial processes or systems. Applicants should demonstrate sound judgment, problem-solving ability, clear communication, and the capacity to manage deadlines. A CPA credential is preferred; experience with nonprofit higher education accounting, audits, restricted funds, endowments, regulatory reporting, and debt compliance is also desirable.