Assistant VP & Chief Financial Officer, Foundations

Inside Higher Ed; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A public research university is seeking an experienced Assistant VP & Chief Financial Officer for operational and financial management of its foundations. Responsibilities include leading financial strategy, ensuring compliance, and providing administrative support. The role requires a bachelor's degree and significant financial management experience, preferably in philanthropy. This is a full-time executive position located in Augusta, Georgia.

Qualifications

• Seven years minimum financial management experience, preferably in a philanthropic setting.
• Knowledge of non-profit tax laws and best practices.
• Ability to lead and develop a professional team.
• Ability to lead a professional team and manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational and financial management for the foundations.
• Develop and administer policies for the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders.
• Monitor development objectives and cultivate donor stewardship.
• Oversee internal controls, cash flow, investment strategies, and budgeting.
• Direct HR, IT, finance, and administrative services for offices.

Skills

Financial management

Quantitative skills

Leadership

Planning and organization

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree; CPA preferred

Tools

Fundraising databases

Nonprofit accounting software

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant VP & Chief Financial Officer, Foundations

Location: Augusta University

Job ID: 243997

Executive leadership role responsible for the operational and financial management of the Augusta University Foundation and the Augusta University Real Estate Foundation, and for internal support of the Development function for AU and AU Health. Leads strategies, controls, reporting, and infrastructure to support prospect research, gift processing, donor stewardship, stakeholder relations, and database needs while maintaining financial strength and operating efficiency.

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities: Lead operational and administrative support activities for the Foundations and Real Estate Foundation; manage daily operations, financial management, and internal support for Development for AU and AU Health; provide leadership and oversight to ensure appropriate strategies, controls, reporting procedures, and infrastructure for prospect research, gift processing, development, donor stewardship and recognition, stakeholder relations, and database needs.
• Policies and Procedures – 10%: Develop and administer policies and procedures for the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office and Foundations; interpret policies, ensure compliance, and approve exceptions as needed; monitor operations and support services and revise policies in consultation with senior leadership.
• Reporting – 10%: Ensure timely, accurate, and useful advancement and foundations reporting to internal and external stakeholders including AU leadership, funders, foundations, and the Foundations board.
• Strategic Partner – 10%: Serve as strategic partner to the VP for Foundations & CEO of the Foundations; implement and monitor strategies, plans, and budgets; represent the foundation on boards and committees; present as requested; manage special projects.
• Additional Reporting – 20%: In collaboration with the Senior Director of Information and Data Services, monitor and report on objectives for development and constituent engagement initiatives (annual giving, major/planned giving, alumni affairs).
• Ensure Availability of Funds – 5%: Maintain internal controls and financial procedures; oversee cash, investment and asset management and cash flow planning; oversee investment strategies and banking relationships.
• Budget – 5%: Coordinate budgeting for the Philanthropy & Alumni Engagement office and Foundations; engage cross-functional leadership and monitor through established processes.
• Goal Development – 5%: Engage the Foundations board to develop short-, medium-, and long-term plans and represent the foundation to financial partners.
• Administrative – 20%: Oversee administrative and support services including human resources, budget, financial services, and IT infrastructure for the office and foundations.
• Financial – 15%: Oversee finance staff, ensure fiscal management and financial reporting, maintain accounting systems, ensure compliance with nonprofit finance and audit best practices and relevant laws.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor's degree; seven years minimum financial management experience (preferably in a philanthropic setting) or equivalent experience in developing and implementing creative financial and operational management strategies.
• Knowledge of non-profit tax laws and best practices.
• Strong quantitative skills for budgeting, goal setting, and program evaluation.
• Ability to lead and develop a professional team; strong planning and organizational capabilities; ability to manage multiple tasks and relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree; CPA preferred.
• Ten+ years of financial management experience in philanthropy.
• Experience with fundraising databases and nonprofit foundation management affiliated with a public college or university.
• Ability to motivate others and design activities to meet organizational goals; creative thinking to challenge current practices.
• Strong integrity, work ethic, judgment, and professionalism; ability to work with senior leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge: Leadership in non-profit finance and philanthropy with experience managing a team across accounting, budgeting, controls, and reporting in a complex nonprofit with multiple funding sources including government contracts and an affiliated structure.

Shift / Salary / Benefits

Shift: Monday to Friday. Salary commensurate with qualifications within established range (minimum to midpoint).

Conditions of Employment

All candidates must successfully pass a Background Check prior to starting.

Other Information

This position promotes a customer-friendly environment and superior service to patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is tobacco-free on campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Seniority level: Executive

Employment type: Full-time