Chief Financial Officer & EVP, Strategic Finance

University of the Cumberlands; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY seeks a Chief Financial Officer / Executive Vice President for Finance to lead the university’s financial strategy and investments. The role partners with the President and Board to guide long-term planning, budgeting, and risk management, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

The CFO will oversee treasury, endowment strategy, audits, and regulatory reporting, while aligning financial and mission-driven initiatives with campus priorities

Qualifications

• Senior financial leadership experience in a complex institution.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector preferred.
• Ability to advise the President and Board on strategy and investments.

Responsibilities

• Lead long-range financial planning and capital allocation.
• Oversee financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Manage treasury, debt, liquidity and investment oversight.
• Collaborate with legal and risk management.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Capital allocation

Financial strategy

Board liaison

Treasury management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Workday

SAP

Job description

University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, KY seeks a Chief Financial Officer / Executive Vice President for Finance to lead the university’s financial strategy and investments. The role partners with the President and Board to guide long-term planning, budgeting, and risk management, ensuring responsible stewardship of resources.

The CFO will oversee treasury, endowment strategy, audits, and regulatory reporting, while aligning financial and mission-driven initiatives with campus priorities