Chief Financial Officer

Virginia Wesleyan University • Virginia Beach, VA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Batten University (formerly Virginia Wesleyan University) invites applications and nominations for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Located in coastal Virginia Beach, Batten University enrolls approximately 1,600 students in traditional undergraduate programs and 3,500 learners in graduate, online, and continuing education programs. The institution is experiencing a period of significant growth and transformation, including the recent acquisition of Sentara College of Health Sciences, integration of the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art (Virginia MOCA), and the establishment of a collaborative campus, the Batten & Black School for International Studies at Lakeland University Japan. Reporting to the Vice President for Enterprise Strategy, the CFO serves as the University's chief financial officer and provides strategic leadership for all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, audits, investments, debt management, risk management, procurement, and financial planning. The CFO works closely with senior leadership and supports the financial work of the Board of Trustees. Batten University offers a dynamic environment for an experienced financial leader seeking to help shape the future of a growing institution.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• Record of progressively responsible financial leadership.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in higher education.
• Experience in nonprofit finance.
• Experience in strategic planning.
• Experience with capital projects.
• Experience with mergers or acquisitions.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the University's chief financial officer.
• Provides strategic leadership for all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, audits, investments, debt management, risk management, procurement, and financial planning.
• Works closely with senior leadership.
• Supports the financial work of the Board of Trustees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive