Chief Financial Officer

Chapman University; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Chapman University seeks a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all financial operations, guiding planning, budgeting, and reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and alignment with institutional goals.

The CFO will support development and execution of financial strategies, manage risk, ensure compliance with regulations, and collaborate with senior leadership to drive financial performance and sustainable growth for the university.

Qualifications

• Strong background in finance, accounting, or related field with executive financial management experience.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to guide financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes in a strategic role.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all financial operations.
• Guide financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes.
• Support development and implementation of financial strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance.

Job description

The client is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership and oversee all financial operations. This executive role is responsible for guiding the organization's financial planning, budgeting, and reporting processes, ensuring fiscal responsibility and alignment with the client's goals.

The Chief Financial Officer will support the development and implementation of financial strategies, manage risk, and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The role typically involves collaborating with senior leadership to drive financial performance and support organizational growth and sustainability.

Qualified candidates for this position may have a strong background in finance, accounting, or a related field, with experience in executive financial management. The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills to effectively manage the client's financial operations and contribute to its long-term success.