Strategic CFO for Higher Education

The University of Findlay; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vice President of Finance, Treasurer (VP CFO) at the University of Findlay serves as the chief financial officer, overseeing all financial management and long-range budgeting.

Reporting to the president, the VP CFO partners with senior leadership to drive revenue strategies, investment oversight, and alignment with IT for digital transformation while maintaining fiduciary responsibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA/MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• At least ten years of progressively increasing experience managing a large staff.
• Experience in higher education finance and portfolio management.
• Demonstrate integrity and strong interpersonal skills to engender trust.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial management of the University’s business affairs.
• Lead short- and long-range financial planning, budgeting, and risk management.
• Partner with senior leadership and Board committees on finance and investments.
• Develop pricing strategies to support net tuition revenue and growth.
• Ensure efficient operations and leverage technology for financial processes.
• Communicate financial strategy clearly to campus stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving/Analysis

Financial Management

Project Management

Communication Proficiency

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA or MBA preferred

Master’s degree

Job description

The Vice President of Finance, Treasurer (VP CFO) at the University of Findlay serves as the chief financial officer, overseeing all financial management and long-range budgeting.

Reporting to the president, the VP CFO partners with senior leadership to drive revenue strategies, investment oversight, and alignment with IT for digital transformation while maintaining fiduciary responsibility.