Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Colorado School of Mines; Colorado; On-site; USD 240,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible health and dental benefits

Generous retirement plan

Tuition benefits for employees

Free RTD Ecopass

Campus discounts and Recreation Center

On-campus daycare

Job summary

Colorado School of Mines is seeking a Deputy Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic leadership for financial sustainability, planning, analytics, and administrative systems. The role oversees Accounting, Research Administration, Procure to Pay, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and the Business Systems Functional Team to support Mines’ academic, research, and growth objectives.

The Deputy CFO will guide budgeting, debt capacity, cash flow, and financial operations while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business is required.
• CPA license OR Master’s degree in Accounting, MBA, or related field.
• At least 15 years in financial operations with progressive leadership across a broad portfolio.
• Experience managing complex financial positions $500M+.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management.
• Oversee treasury, accounting, research administration, and procure-to-pay processes.
• Drive process improvements, risk management, and organizational performance.
• Align finance and administration with institutional priorities and growth goals.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial planning

Budgeting

Treasury management

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting/finance/business

CPA or Master’s in Accounting/MBA

Tools

Workday

Job description

Engineering a world of possibilities Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Chief Operating Officer, the Deputy Chief Financial Officer (Deputy CFO) is a strategic leader responsible for advancing the University's financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, and administration capabilities. The role provides leadership for financial planning, resource stewardship, business process improvement, risk management, and organizational performance, ensuring financial and administrative operations align with institutional priorities and support the University's academic, research, and growth objectives. The areas of oversight for the Deputy CFO are Accounting, Research Administration, Procure to Pay, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, and the Business Systems Functional Team. Specific to those areas, the functions are financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and reserve levels, debt capacity, student accounts, purchasing and payments, and administrative systems.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in accounting, finance, or business
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license OR a Master's Degree in Accounting, Master's Degree in Business Administration or related degree
• At least 15 years experience in financial operations and progressive leadership across a complex and broad portfolio that must have included at least:
  • 12 years of experience leading multi-portfolio teams
  • 10 years accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury management experience and financial systems
• Documented experience managing complex financial positions, $500 million or greater
• Demonstrated track record of success building relationships and collaborating broad range of stakeholders both internally and externally

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience higher education
• Experience in an R1 research setting is highly preferred
• CPA license and Master's Degree in Accounting, or MBA preferred
• Prior experience working in Workday, or similar complex enterprise level system
• Previous experience collaborating with state, local and Federal partners highly desired

Competencies

• Visionary leadership with the ability to drive institutional change
• Deep understanding of higher education operations and governance
• Strong financial, analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational demands
• Demonstrated experience effectively communicating mission, vision and strategy at all organizational levels

Total Rewards Salary: Rate of $240,000.00 - $280,000 annually

Benefits

• Flexible health and dental care options
• Generous sick/vacation time: 13 paid holidays per year - including a week-long winter break for the entire campus.
• Fully vested retirement plan on first day of employment, with generous employer contribution
• Tuition benefits (6 credits per year for employees, 50 percent discount for dependents)
• Free RTD Ecopass
• All Mines employees also have access to discount programs through the State of Colorado and free tickets for Mines Athletics home games, as well as access to the state-of-the-art Recreation Center (fitness classes and training, swimming pool and more) and equipment rentals through the Outdoor Rec Center.
• We are proud to have recently opened an on-campus daycare center.

For more details about benefits at Mines, visit mines.edu/human-resources/benefits.

Equal Opportunity Colorado School of Mines is committed to equal opportunity for all persons. Mines does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), ancestry, creed, marital status, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or current military service. Further, Mines does not retaliate against community members for filing complaints regarding or implicating any of these protected statuses. Mines' commitment to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and equal access is reflected in the administration of its policies, procedures and programs and activities and in its efforts to achieve a talented student body and workforce. Through its policies, procedures and resources, Mines complies with federal law, Colorado state law, administrative regulations, executive orders and other legal requirements to prevent discrimination (including harassment or retaliation) within the Mines campus community and to address potential allegations of inequality or concerns for safety.

Additional Information and Reasonable Accommodation Requests

It is the intent of Mines to comply with the applicable requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008, and their implementation rules and regulations, in support of equal opportunities for qualified applicants with disabilities. To meet this goal, Mines will make reasonable accommodations during the employment selection process and within our working environment. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on our site as a result of your disability. You can request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our Human Resources team at [e-mail] or 303.273.3250 for assistance. Successful completion of a background investigation is required for this position.

Colorado's premier engineering and applied science university for 150 years and counting We are pleased that you have interest in exploring career opportunities at Mines. Founded in 1874, Mines has an international reputation for excellence in engineering and applied sciences. We are committed to serving the people of Colorado, our nation and the global community in the development and stewardship of the Earth's resources.

WHY CHOOSE MINES?

Mines is consistently ranked among the top engineering colleges in the United States and ranks number one as the best public school in the state for best value colleges. Mines is located in the heart of Golden, Colorado, a western suburb of Denver. The campus location offers a small-town ambiance with close proximity to all that the Denver metropolitan area has to offer with an abundance of cultural events, museums, theaters and sporting venues. An arid climate and an average 300 days of sunshine per year make the area an ideal place to live, work and play. We seek individuals who value a diverse and inclusive community - offering different perspectives, experiences, and cultures that enrich the educational and work experience. Come explore the possibilities!