Vice President for Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - Confidential : Job Details

Vice President for Finance & Administration, Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Esteemed women's college

IndustryHigher Education

TypeEducational Institution

Founded1833

Employees201-500

Categories

• Education
• Stephens College

Specialties

• high education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will be a key member of the President's leadership team, responsible for the strategic and operational management of the institution's financial and human resources. This pivotal role involves overseeing finance and accounting, budget development, financial modeling, endowment and grants management, risk assessment, and capital planning. The CFO will also be instrumental in leading the College's efforts to address its structural deficit, develop new sources of revenue, and ensure that financial strategies align with the institution's mission and culture. A strong focus on efficiency, effectiveness, and the ability to foster collaboration and transparency is essential.Applicants for the CFO position at the company should possess a minimum of 10 years' experience in finance and administration, with a preference for those who have worked in higher education or related sectors. The role requires a candidate with unquestioned integrity, superior analytical and management skills, and a proven track record of working with boards of trustees. The ideal CFO will be a strategic thinker, an exceptional communicator, and a leader who is adept at managing multiple priorities. A Bachelor's degree is required, and an MBA or advanced degree is preferred. The CFO will be expected to be a strong partner to the President and the leadership team, driving the modernization of financial systems and processes, and leading the institution towards its ambitious goals for growth, innovation, and resilience.

Hiring Manager TitlePresident

Travel PercentLess than 10%

Functions

• Finance