Chief Financial Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Public Administration, or related field
• 10+ years of progressively responsible financial and operational experience in a nonprofit setting
• 7+ years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong background in financial planning, reporting, and organizational operations

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a related field
• CPA
• Experience in higher education or auxiliary organizations
• You can translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insight
• You are comfortable working across operations, not just finance
• You understand that financial decisions in this environment directly impact students
• You can partner effectively with both executive leadership and student governance

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash management
• Oversee accounting, payroll, audits, and compliance with CSU, state, and federal requirements
• Develop and implement financial policies, internal controls, and operational procedures
• Review and approve contracts, financial agreements, and major expenditures
• Present financial reports and recommendations to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Partner with department leaders to assess budgets, evaluate program costs, and guide resource allocation
• Support capital planning, facility development, and long-term financial sustainability
• Oversee IT systems, internal audit functions, and building engineering operations
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, auditors, and external partners
• Supervise senior leaders across accounting, IT, audit, and facilities

Benefits

• Full-Time Benefits