Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Job description

Position Summary: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the University's chief financial strategist and senior administrative leader, responsible for the overall financial health, sustainability, and operational effectiveness of the institution. Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the executive leadership team, the CFO provides vision, leadership, and oversight for all financial and administrative functions. The CFO partners closely with the President and the Board of Trustees-particularly the Finance Committee-to ensure sound fiscal stewardship, strategic resource allocation, and long-term institutional viability. The CFO advances a culture of transparency, accountability, and mission-centered stewardship, aligning financial strategy with the University's Catholic identity, strategic plan, and commitment to student success. Qualifications: - Provides strategic leadership in long-range financial planning, integrating enrollment trends, academic priorities, and market conditions into sustainable financial models. - Leads the development, implementation, and monitoring of the University's annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring alignment with i...