Corp - CFO

BRYAN UNIVERSITY•Tempe, AZ

About The Position

Bryan University is seeking a growth-focused Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team and help shape the university’s strategy for workforce readiness and educational growth. The CFO will serve as a trusted thought partner and advisor to the CEO and senior leaders, developing financial strategies to support the university’s goal of reaching 10,000 students and its mission to transform lives through better education. The role combines strategic financial leadership, analytical rigor, and collaborative execution. The CFO will identify opportunities for growth and value creation, develop pricing models and partnership strategies, guide expansion into new markets, and translate long-term vision into actionable plans. The position also leads financial planning, budgeting, modeling, and data analysis to strengthen operations and support institutional decisions. The CFO will assess market and regulatory dynamics, communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders, and provide recommendations to academic leadership, faculty, and staff. The role also builds relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, banks, investment and venture capital firms, financial institutions, and strategic partners. The CFO reports directly to the CEO.

Requirements

At least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Senior-level financial experience achieving significant annual revenue growth of 18–22% within postsecondary career education, an edtech firm, and/or a training institution.
Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial and broader company strategies that meet or exceed company goals.
Experience facilitating relationships with banks, investment and venture capital firms, and other significant strategic partners.
Must be able to provide references from senior-level executives, board members, and significant shareholders.
Ability to work at least 40 hours a week.
Ability to work in a virtual environment using software technology, including virtual meeting tools such as Zoom, instant messaging, financial systems, and Microsoft Office.
Ability to efficiently operate a computer and peripheral equipment such as a keyboard and mouse.
Ability to sit or stand for six to eight hours.

Responsibilities

Advise the CEO and senior executives on opportunities to drive value creation and growth.
Develop and analyze pricing models and negotiate joint venture arrangements and partnerships to guide go-to-market strategies in new markets.
Provide strategic planning to support national and global growth.
Lead financial planning and budgeting to optimize operations and strengthen the institution’s ability to serve more students.
Create and implement financial modeling and data analysis to support business decisions.
Communicate complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
Provide financial and strategic recommendations to academic leadership, faculty, and staff.
Build relationships and networks with internal and external stakeholders, including donors, government agencies, banks, investment and venture capital firms, and financial institutions.
Lead teams, develop forward-looking strategies, and drive organizational change.
Perform other special projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.