Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Nevada, Reno Foundation

Nevada System of Higher Education•Reno, NV

About The Position

The University of Nevada, Reno Foundation seeks an accomplished and strategic financial leader to serve as Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (AVP/CFO). Reporting to the Vice President for University Advancement/Executive Director of the Foundation, the AVP/CFO provides executive leadership for all financial, accounting, audit, and fiscal governance functions of the Foundation and its affiliated nonprofit entities. Serving as Treasurer of the Foundation, this role is central to advancing the Foundation’s mission and ensuring strong stewardship of philanthropic resources. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the AVP/CFO partners closely with the Vice President for University Advancement, the Chief Investment Officer, senior Advancement leaders, University central finance offices, and the Foundation Board of Trustees. The AVP/CFO serves as the principal financial advisor to Foundation leadership and the Board, delivering transparent financial analysis, sound judgment, and risk-informed recommendations that support fundraising growth, donor stewardship, and long-term institutional impact. The AVP/CFO is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity, sustainability, and fiduciary stewardship of the Foundation in alignment with donor intent, regulatory requirements, and institutional priorities. This leader oversees financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, compliance, and internal controls while safeguarding Foundation assets and maintaining strong relationships with donors, auditors, investment managers, and regulators. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a dynamic philanthropic organization supporting a leading public research university. The successful candidate will bring a balance of technical expertise, strategic vision, and collaborative leadership to advance the Foundation’s mission and strengthen its long-term financial health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related and six (6) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience OR Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related and four (4) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience.
Related experience includes progressively responsible experience in areas of financial management, including nonprofit, investments, budgeting, policy formulation, and strategic planning, or a reasonable combination, which also includes management of a team of professional accounting or finance positions.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Master’s in Business Administration (MBA)
Experience working as a CFO for a large non-profit organization managing accounts of 300+ million

Responsibilities

Safeguard the Foundation’s financial health and fiduciary integrity through stewardship of cash flow and liquidity, revenue management and expense control, record accuracy, audit outcomes, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.
Provide executive oversight of accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, cash management, and internal controls; ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations; serve as primary liaison to external auditors, tax advisors, regulators, and legal counsel; oversee audited financial statements and IRS Form 990.
Partner with the Chief Investment Officer and Board committees to support investment accounting, endowment reporting, spending policy analysis, and long-term asset stewardship.
Develop, implement, and steward financial policies and data governance; provide executive financial oversight of contracts and agreements; collaborate with university legal counsel, procurement, Advancement leadership, and external vendors; maintain audit readiness and regulatory review preparedness.
Lead the Foundation finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, service orientation, and continuous improvement; support professional development, succession planning, and effective resource utilization.

Benefits

Health insurance options, including dental and vision - Health Insurance
Generous annual, sick leave, long-term disability, and life insurance – Faculty Benefits
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options. E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits, but in order to be eligible children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner. Faculty Grants-in-Aid
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program
Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University. With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow! All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada.

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