Executive CFO & VP Administration, University Finance Remote

Friends; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Friends University seeks a CFO & VP Administration to lead financial operations, provide executive direction on budgeting, accounting, reporting, and endowment management. The role sits on the President’s Cabinet and guides long-term campus planning for buildings and grounds.

This executive reports on financial results to the Audit & Finance Committee and oversees capital projects, debt, and vendor contracts, with flexible remote work opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years in finance/accounting management with supervision.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and leadership abilities.
• Ability to read construction documents, assess bids and manage contracts.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and standard financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day finance operations and forecasting, budgeting and reporting.
• Oversee investment activities, endowment, debt, and vendor contracts for services.
• Ensure policy compliance, financial benchmarking and audit readiness.
• Provide executive oversight of facilities, capital projects and risk management.
• Present financial results to boards and committees, supporting decisions.
• Hires, trains and leads Finance, Student Accounts, IT and Physical Plant teams.

Skills

Leadership

Financial management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

Master's or CPA preferred

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

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Job description

Friends University seeks a CFO & VP Administration to lead financial operations, provide executive direction on budgeting, accounting, reporting, and endowment management. The role sits on the President’s Cabinet and guides long-term campus planning for buildings and grounds.

This executive reports on financial results to the Audit & Finance Committee and oversees capital projects, debt, and vendor contracts, with flexible remote work opportunities.