Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
A growing public university in the Dallas region is seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (SVP & CFO) to serve as the institution’s chief financial strategist. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will lead all financial and administrative operations and play a central role in supporting long -term fiscal health, operational excellence, and institutional growth. The SVP & CFO will serve as a senior member of the executive leadership team and collaborate closely across academic, administrative, and system -level partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
- 10+ years of senior -level leadership experience directing complex financial or administrative operations.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS) or professional certification (CPA, CMA).
- Executive -level financial leadership experience within higher education or public -sector environments.
Responsibilities
- Lead institutional financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long -range resource strategy.
- Oversee development and administration of the annual operating budget.
- Manage financial reporting, investments, internal controls, and fiduciary oversight.
- Support preparation of state funding requests and represent the institution in financial discussions with external stakeholders.
- Provide executive leadership to major administrative units, including:
- Budget & Finance
- Facilities Services
- Police / Public Safety
- Risk Management
- Information Technology
- Compliance
- Strengthen integration across finance, procurement, HR, and administrative functions to ensure efficiency and transparency.
- Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and regulatory standards.
- Maintain strong risk -management practices and internal controls.
- Promote integrity, transparency, and accountability across financial operations.
- Partner with senior leaders across the institution and system offices.
- Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support institutional goals.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate high -performing teams across financial and administrative divisions.
- Foster a culture of service, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
