Deputy CFO, Higher Education Strategy & Operations

Colorado School of Mines

Evergreen (CO)

On-site

USD 240,000 - 280,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Sick/vacation time

Retirement plan

Tuition benefits

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Campus amenities

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial management. The role oversees accounting, research administration, procure-to-pay, treasury, and related financial systems, ensuring alignment with the university's mission and growth plans.

The Deputy CFO partners with the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, risk management, and administrative excellence, while maintaining

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business required.
CPA license or MBA preferred.
15+ years in financial operations with leadership across a complex portfolio.
Experience leading multi-portfolio teams.

Responsibilities

Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting.
Oversee accounting, research administration, procure-to-pay, treasury.
Ensure compliance and strong internal controls across the function.
Partner with executive leadership to align financial strategy with institutional priorities.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Treasury management

Risk management

Stakeholder relations

People leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA license or MBA

Tools

Workday

Job description

The Deputy CFO partners with the CFO and executive leadership to drive financial strategy, risk management, and administrative excellence, while maintaining

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