Chief Financial and Operations Officer

Westminster University; United States; On-site; USD 250,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Westminster University seeks a Chief Financial and Operations Officer to be a strategic, collaborative leader reporting to the President. You will advise the President, Board, and senior leadership, aligning resources with the mission and long-term priorities to sustain financial health.

The CFOO will oversee finance, HR, facilities, risk management, and security, along with other operations. You will strengthen processes and controls, ensuring infrastructure to support academic and

Qualifications

• Experience in financial strategy and management with sound judgment and communication.
• Ability to advise senior leadership, Board, and President on complex financial matters.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with disciplined risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance and key administrative functions including HR, facilities, risk management, and safety and security.
• Strengthen business processes and internal controls to support operations.
• Ensure infrastructure to support academic and student‑centered work while guiding strategic decisions.

Job description

The client seeks an accomplished Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) to serve as a strategic, collaborative leader for financial insight and operational leadership. Reporting directly to the President, the CFOO will advise the President, the Board of Trustees, and senior leadership, helping align institutional resources with the organization’s mission and long-term priorities while advancing financial sustainability and effectiveness.

The CFOO will lead a broad institutional portfolio spanning finance and key administrative functions, including human resources, facilities, risk management, and safety and security, with oversight of other operational areas as applicable. Responsibilities include strengthening business processes and systems, establishing policies and internal controls, and ensuring the organization has the infrastructure and discipline needed to support its academic and student-centered work.

The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in financial strategy and management, along with exceptional judgment, credibility, and communication skills to guide complex financial and strategic discussions. The role calls for an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for revenue and institutional value, balanced with disciplined risk assessment to support financially sustainable initiatives; strong interpersonal skills are essential to engage a diverse community, listen actively, build trust, and clearly explain complex matters.