Strategic CFO & EVP - Higher Education Leader

UC University of the Cumberlands, Inc.; Williamsburg (KY); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky seeks a Chief Financial Officer to serve as the chief financial strategist and principal advisor to the President. You will shape the institution’s financial future, lead long-range planning, capital allocation, and investment oversight, and coordinate risk and governance across divisions.

The role requires executive leadership, robust experience in higher education finance, and a track record of aligning resources with strategic priorities; you will

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related discipline; advanced degree/CPA preferred.
• Significant senior financial leadership experience in a complex institution; higher education experience desirable.
• Ability to advise executives, evaluate major investments, lead long-range strategy, and communicate with governing boards.
• Sound understanding of accounting, internal controls, treasury, audit, regulatory compliance, and enterprise risk.
• Endowment and investment experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise President and executive leadership on long-term financial positioning.
• Lead five- to ten-year financial planning and scenario analysis.
• Oversee strategic capital allocation and funding strategies.
• Review major operational and capital decisions with governance.
• Oversee financial reporting, controls, audits, and regulatory compliance.
• Lead governance and enterprise risk coordination with board committees.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial analysis

Board communication

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Treasury systems

ERP systems

Investment management software

Job description

University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky seeks a Chief Financial Officer to serve as the chief financial strategist and principal advisor to the President. You will shape the institution’s financial future, lead long-range planning, capital allocation, and investment oversight, and coordinate risk and governance across divisions.

The role requires executive leadership, robust experience in higher education finance, and a track record of aligning resources with strategic priorities; you will