Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the Company

Established Jesuit university focusing on liberal arts education

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1855

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges & Universities
• Education
• Private Colleges and Universities
• University of San Francisco

Specialties

• jesuit learning
• undergraduate and graduate
• professionalism
• common good
• diverse
• socially responsible
• academic rigor
• san francisco
• social justice
• and service learning

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to serve as the senior financial officer, providing strategic leadership and oversight of all financial functions. The CFO will be a trusted advisor, working closely with the President to ensure that financial decisions are in line with the institution's mission and long-term priorities. This role requires extensive experience in financial management, a commitment to transparency, and expertise in nonprofit financial practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial planning, budgeting, cash management, accounting, investments, and debt management, and must be adept at scenario analysis to anticipate and respond to emerging challenges and opportunities. Candidates for the CFO position at the company should have a strong background in strategic financial planning, capital budgeting, and investment management, with a proven track record of success in these areas. The role demands a leader who can communicate complex financial information clearly and is dedicated to the ethical stewardship of resources. The CFO will also be expected to integrate financial decision-making with the institution's values, including a commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and the care of the whole person. The ability to adapt to a changing environment and to drive and manage change is essential, as is a leadership style characterized by humility, honesty, integrity, and kindness.

Hiring Manager Title
President

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance