Chief Financial Officer

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace seeks a Chief Financial Officer to join the executive team. The CFO will oversee finance, facilities, safety, risk, and outsourced services, reporting to the President and guiding strategic financial planning for growth and stability.

The role requires 5+ years in finance within higher education or nonprofit sectors, with an MBA preferred. Start date targeted by January 1, 2027, and a salary range of $125,000–$175,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of finance experience in higher education or nonprofit settings.
• MBA degree preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Ability to partner with leadership and external service providers.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to grow net tuition revenue and diversify revenue streams.
• Improve budgeting, forecasting, cash management and reporting.
• Oversee capital planning and deferred maintenance.
• Coordinate with outsourced services and partners.
• Inspire campus community to advance the university's mission.

Skills

Finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash management

Strategic planning

Education

MBA

Job description

HARTFORD INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FOR RELIGION AND PEACE

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace (HIU), one of the nation's leading resources for interreligious education, research, and peace studies, seeks its next Chief Financial Officer (CFO). HIU's mission is to educate leaders and enable institutions to thrive in a religiously rich and complex world. As a senior officer reporting directly to the President, the CFO will help the University enhance operations and processes; strengthen the enrollment pipeline; ensure an exemplary experience for students, faculty, and staff; expand academic programs; build partnerships; and distinguish HIU among its peers. To aid these goals, HIU demonstrates significant financial and institutional strengths: a substantial endowment, minimal debt, stable unrestricted operating revenue, strong philanthropic and foundation relationships, an engaged and generous Board, and continued investment in its physical campus.

With 44 employees, including 24 faculty and three postdoctoral fellows, the University offers five master's degrees and two doctorates, as well as certificates and continuing education. Four well-regarded Centers bring recognition to the institution and its mission.

Given HIU's recent rebranding and the opportunity to work with a new President, this is an exciting time to join the University's executive team. The CFO will oversee facilities, safety and emergency measures, risk and insurance, and auxiliary and residential operations, as well as outsourced functions of bookkeeping, auditing, technology, and investment management. Because the current CFO serves on an interim basis, this position is available as soon as it can be filled, with an expected start date no later than January 1, 2027.

The CFO will be expected to serve as a strategic and forward-looking partner and to develop a business model that ensures a thriving university long into the future.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to grow net tuition revenue and diversify revenue streams
• Continue to improve budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting
• Develop and oversee an integrated approach to capital planning and deferred maintenance
• Work closely with outsourced services
• Build on momentum on campus by inspiring the community to work toward common goals in support of the University's mission

More information about this position is available in the full position profile at https://www.academicsearch.org/HIUCFO. Candidates should have five or more years of finance experience. Experience in higher education or nonprofit organizations and an MBA are preferred.

The salary range is $125,000–$175,000, based on experience.

Applicants can expect full consideration if materials are submitted before October 7, 2026.

Hartford International University for Religion and Peace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.