Strategic CFO - Higher Ed Finance & Grants Leader

Digitailor; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Middlesex College in New Jersey seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance Division, oversee budgets, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises, and to advise the President and Board on all financial matters.

The successful candidate will ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate annual audits, develop robust internal controls, and collaborate with senior leaders to align financial plans with the college's mission and goals.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and NJ CPA license required.
• Experience in an educational environment preferred.
• 5+ years fiscal management and supervisory experience.
• Strong ability to interpret audited financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership for the Finance Division staff and sets annual goals.
• Advises the President and Board on financial matters and regulatory changes.
• Develops, monitors and reports financial indicators to leadership.
• Oversees audits with external auditors and ensures timely completion.
• Establishes internal controls and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversees grants administration and capital funding activities.
• Collaborates on procurement and contract reviews with senior staff.
• Represent finance in statewide affinity groups as directed.

Skills

Fiscal management

Budget development

Auditing coordination

Communication of financial information

Leadership

Education

Master's degree

Certified Public Accountant (NJ)

Tools

Financial accounting software

Job description

Middlesex College in New Jersey seeks a strategic Chief Financial Officer to lead the Finance Division, oversee budgets, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises, and to advise the President and Board on all financial matters.

The successful candidate will ensure GAAP compliance, coordinate annual audits, develop robust internal controls, and collaborate with senior leaders to align financial plans with the college's mission and goals.