Strategic CFO & Financial Leader - Risk & Reporting

Texas College; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas College seeks an experienced Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to act as the organization’s chief financial officer and principal advisor. Reporting to the President, the VP/CFO will guide financial strategy, fiscal stewardship, and long-term sustainability, ensuring disciplined financial management and timely information for senior leadership and governance bodies.

The ideal candidate will bring stability and operate in a fast-moving environment, identifying near-term risks and

Qualifications

• Experience as VP/CFO or senior financial leader in higher education.
• Proven ability to establish reporting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Strong collaboration with leadership and governance bodies.
• Comfort with a mission-driven educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop financial strategy and oversee fiscal stewardship.
• Lead risk identification and manage institutional risk.
• Spearhead financial reporting and forecasting practices.
• Strengthen internal controls and accountability across finance.
• Support renewal efforts including fundraising and infrastructure modernization.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Risk management

Financial reporting

Governance

Education

MBA or CPA or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Financial planning software

Job description

Texas College seeks an experienced Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to act as the organization’s chief financial officer and principal advisor. Reporting to the President, the VP/CFO will guide financial strategy, fiscal stewardship, and long-term sustainability, ensuring disciplined financial management and timely information for senior leadership and governance bodies.

The ideal candidate will bring stability and operate in a fast-moving environment, identifying near-term risks and