Strategic CFO for Higher Education & Student Success

Onondaga Community College; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New York State Local Retirement System

Optional Retirement Plan 401(a)

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls in support of student success and institutional mission.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Administration, Enrollment, and Finance, the CFO will manage multi-year forecasts, capital planning, risk management, and partnerships with SUNY and local stakeholders to ensure fiscal sustainability and responsible resource allocation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, MBA, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Ten years of progressively responsible experience in planning, financial analysis/management, and budgetary control.
• Five years of increasingly responsible administrative, management, and leadership experience.
• Experience in capital planning, project development and oversight.
• Solid understanding of public sector accounting, financial management, budgeting, and GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sustainable financial strategy aligned with institutional priorities and budgets.
• Manage operating, grant, and capital budgets and implement internal controls.
• Assess performance against budgets and strategic plans to identify efficiencies and opportunities.
• Oversee financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with SUNY, the Board, and senior leaders to align finances with mission and student success goals.

Skills

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Public sector accounting

GAAP

Stakeholder management

Education

Master's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Job description

Onondaga Community College in Syracuse, NY seeks a visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls in support of student success and institutional mission.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Administration, Enrollment, and Finance, the CFO will manage multi-year forecasts, capital planning, risk management, and partnerships with SUNY and local stakeholders to ensure fiscal sustainability and responsible resource allocation.