Strategic CFO, Higher Education Finance Leader

Ashland University; Ashland (OH); Vor Ort; USD 180.000 - 260.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Ashland University is seeking a strategic Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to align financial resources with institutional priorities and position the university for long-term resilience. Reporting to the President, the CFO will lead the Finance Office and serve on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding complicated financial decisions and safeguarding fiscal health.

The role requires graduate-level finance leadership experience, knowledge of higher education finance, and the ability to

Qualifikationen

• Experience leading financial strategy at the executive level.
• Strong budgeting, planning, forecasting and reporting skills.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of higher education finance, risk management, and compliance.
• Commitment to university mission and student-centered culture.

Aufgaben

• Advise President and Executive Leadership on financial strategy and capital priorities.
• Collaborate with Board subcommittees on financial health and status.
• Develop long-range forecasts and multi-year financial plans.
• Oversee cash, debt, budgets, accounting, payroll, and student accounts.
• Lead the Finance Office and drive financial analytics and reporting.

Kenntnisse

Executive finance leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Strategic planning

Communication

Ausbildung

Graduate degree in business or finance

Tools

Ellucian Colleague

Jobbeschreibung

Ashland University is seeking a strategic Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to align financial resources with institutional priorities and position the university for long-term resilience. Reporting to the President, the CFO will lead the Finance Office and serve on the Executive Leadership Team, guiding complicated financial decisions and safeguarding fiscal health.

The role requires graduate-level finance leadership experience, knowledge of higher education finance, and the ability to