VP of Finance & Strategy, Higher Education

Pemberton Associates Limited; Maine; On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Husson University in Bangor, Maine, seeks a strategic Vice President for Finance to partner with the President, lead the finance team, and translate financial data into actionable strategy. The role reports to the President and serves on the Senior Cabinet, acting as Treasurer and fiduciary advisor.

The VP will shape long-range financial planning, oversee budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and cash management; drive cost optimization, risk management, and compliance; guide endowment and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s in Finance or Business Administration required.
• Minimum of seven years of senior-level financial and administrative experience.
• Experience with budgets and financial reporting (external and internal).
• Proven strategic leadership experience.
• Experience with grant funding preferred; higher education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advises the President on university business and financial matters.
• Provides long-range financial projections for developing and implementing strategic financial plans.
• Responsible for timely and accurate financial statements and dashboards.
• Partners with university leadership to identify strategic fiscal opportunities.
• Translates complex financial data for senior leadership and trustees.
• Oversees debt issuance, endowment investments, cash management, and audits.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial planning

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

ERP systems knowledge

Data analytics

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s in Finance or Business Administration required

Tools

ERP systems

AI tools for finance

Job description

Husson University in Bangor, Maine, seeks a strategic Vice President for Finance to partner with the President, lead the finance team, and translate financial data into actionable strategy. The role reports to the President and serves on the Senior Cabinet, acting as Treasurer and fiduciary advisor.

The VP will shape long-range financial planning, oversee budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and cash management; drive cost optimization, risk management, and compliance; guide endowment and