Strategic CFO & Growth Leader for Higher Education

CIO Applications Europe; Olivet (MI); On-site; USD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Olivet invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the president and serving on the senior leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's financial affairs.

Founded in 1844, The University Olivet is a private, mission-driven institution in south-central Michigan, committed to accessible education and values-based learning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• Graduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field, or CPA licensure.
• At least three years of higher education financial management experience or at least five years in a complex organization.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, accounting, audit, cash management, investments, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to the mission and values of The University of Olivet.

Responsibilities

• Annual operating and capital budgets.
• Long-range financial planning and forecasting.
• Accounting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Cash flow, liquidity, and debt management.
• Endowment and investment oversight.
• Annual audit and regulatory compliance.
• Federal and state funds administration.
• Insurance and enterprise risk management.
• Financial performance of auxiliary enterprises.
• Institutional planning and resource allocation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

Graduate degree or CPA licensure

Job description

The University of Olivet invites applications and nominations for the position of Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to the president and serving on the senior leadership team to provide strategic and operational leadership for the University's financial affairs.

Founded in 1844, The University Olivet is a private, mission-driven institution in south-central Michigan, committed to accessible education and values-based learning.