CORP - CFO

BRYAN UNIVERSITY • Tempe, AZ

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About The Position

Bryan University is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to join its leadership team and help define educational leadership in a rapidly changing environment. The CFO will serve as a growth-focused thought partner and trusted advisor to the CEO, developing financial strategies to accelerate workforce readiness and empower students, employers, and employees. The role combines analytical skill, strategic foresight, and collaborative leadership to strengthen the organization and support its goal of growing to 10,000 students.

The CFO will identify opportunities for value creation and growth, develop pricing models, negotiate joint ventures and partnerships, and guide market-entry strategies. The position will lead national and global strategic planning, financial planning and budgeting, advanced financial modeling and data analysis, and efforts to optimize operations. The CFO will 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, financial institutions, banks, investment and venture capital firms, and strategic partners.

The position reports directly to the CEO. The role requires at least 40 hours of work per week and includes working in a virtual environment using software and computer equipment. Other special projects, duties, and responsibilities may be assigned.

Requirements

• At least 3 years in a senior financial leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Demonstrated track record of leading teams, developing forward-looking strategies, and driving organizational change.
• Senior-level financial background achieving significant annual revenue growth of 18–22% in postsecondary career education, an edtech firm, and/or a training institution.
• Proven ability to develop and execute financial and broader company strategies that meet and exceed company goals.
• Experience facilitating relationships with banks, investment and venture capital firms, and other significant strategic partners.
• Ability to provide references from senior-level executives, board members, and significant shareholders.
• 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.
• Ability to work at least 40 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a trusted thought leader to the CEO and other senior executives, identifying 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 drive national and global growth.
• Lead financial planning and budgeting to strengthen the institution and optimize operations in support of serving more students.
• Create and implement advanced financial models and data analysis to support key business decisions.
• Communicate complex financial information effectively 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, and financial institutions.
• Undertake other special projects, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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