Treasurer & Vice President of Finance

St. Thomas Aquinas College; Sparkill (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) invites applications for Treasurer & Vice President of Finance, serving as the College’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and strategic advisor to the President on the acquisition, use, and growth of campus resources.

The successful candidate will lead accounting, finance, investment management, purchasing, internal audit, insurance, risk management, and endowment management while aligning with the College’s student-centered mission and Dominican values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree and/or CPA is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record of sound financial leadership in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and advisory support to the President and Cabinet.
• Oversee accounting, finance, investment management, purchasing, internal audit, insurance, risk management, and endowment management.
• Lead the development of financial systems, processes, and controls to ensure responsible stewardship of campus resources.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Strategic planning

Change management

Leadership & collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Business

Master’s degree and/or CPA preferred

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

St. Thomas Aquinas College (STAC) invites applications and nominations for the position of Treasurer & Vice President of Finance. Serving as the College’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and as a key member, leader, and collegial partner on the President’s Cabinet, the Treasurer & Vice President of Finance serves as chief advisor to the President in strategic planning for the acquisition, use, and growth of campus-wide resources, with responsibility for accounting and finance, investment management, purchasing, internal audit, insurance and risk management, and advancement and endowment financial management.

St. Thomas Aquinas College is an independent liberal arts college located on a 76-acre campus in Sparkill, NY, just 15 miles north of New York City. Founded in 1952 by the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill as a teaching college, the College offers over 100 programs through its four schools — the School of Arts & Social Sciences, the School of Business, the School of Education, and the School of STEM — and enrolled approximately 1,200 students in Fall 2025. As of June 30, 2026, STAC had approximately $77 million in net assets, and its net revenues are approximately $37 million, mostly generated by net tuition or auxiliary housing and meals.

Under the leadership of President Kenneth Daly, the next CFO will build upon the sound foundation already in place, bringing deep financial acumen, a systems approach, a fresh perspective, and a commitment to the values of STAC, to this critical leadership role as the College works to further strengthen its vitality.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field (master’s degree and/or CPA preferred);
• Higher education experience preferred; candidates from other complex, mission-driven organizations with demonstrated ability to transition successfully into higher education will also be considered;
• A demonstrated track record of sound financial leadership, particularly in the areas of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, pricing/affordability, and developing financial systems, processes, and procedures;
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems literacy and significant experience in overseeing financial and accounting software, preferably knowledge and prior experience with Ellucian Banner;
• Change management skills, including the ability to generate positive momentum through short-term wins, garner support for initiatives, and work through resistance to change; and
• A commitment to the student-centered mission and Dominican values of STAC.

The salary range for this position is $150,000-$200,000 per year.

Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2026. For full consideration, application materials must be submitted by November 19, 2026. The position will remain open until filled.

St. Thomas Aquinas College prohibits discrimination in all programs, activities, and employment practices based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, disability, military status, genetic information, domestic violence victim status, arrest or conviction record (as per applicable law), or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.