Vice President for Finance, Chief Financial Officer
About The Position
Reporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer ( VPF / CFO ) serves as a key member of the President’s Cabinet and provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the College’s financial and administrative functions. The VPF / CFO is responsible for ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the College through effective stewardship of financial resources, disciplined budget management, strategic financial planning, and strong internal controls. As the College’s chief financial strategist and senior financial advisor to the President and Board of Trustees, the VPF / CFO provides analysis, insight, and guidance to support institutional decision-making and the advancement of the College’s mission. In a resource-constrained environment, the VPF / CFO serves as both a strategic leader and an engaged operational executive, maintaining direct involvement in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and institutional risk management. The VPF / CFO also creates student‑facing financial services, with a focus on improving financial communication, reducing barriers where possible, and creating a positive, efficient, and customer‑friendly experience for students and families. The VPF / CFO oversees the Business Office, Risk Management, and the Campus Store, and provides leadership for procurement, insurance, and institutional risk management. The VPF / CFO also serves as Treasurer of the College and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees and works closely with Board committees responsible for finance, audit, investments, and facilities.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the College
- Effective stewardship of financial resources
- Disciplined budget management
- Strategic financial planning
- Strong internal controls
- Provides analysis, insight, and guidance to support institutional decision-making
- Direct involvement in financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and institutional risk management
- Creates student‑facing financial services
- Oversees the Business Office, Risk Management, and the Campus Store
- Provides leadership for procurement, insurance, and institutional risk management
- Serves as Treasurer of the College and Assistant Secretary of the Board of Trustees
- Works closely with Board committees responsible for finance, audit, investments, and facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
