Chief Financial Officer

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and execute multi-year financial plans to ensure long-term institutional sustainability.
• Identify and execute strategies to grow and diversify the University’s revenue base through new business lines and partnerships.
• Oversee capital and facilities stewardship, including management of deferred maintenance and the Master Campus Plan.
• Direct the timely and accurate gathering, analysis, and reporting of financial and operational information for the President and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and oversee annual external financial statement audits.
• Supervise and develop divisional functional leaders, providing clear career pathways and effective team leadership.
• Support the Board of Trustees and its various committees, including Finance, Audit, and Strategic Planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of significant, progressive experience in financial leadership or as a CFO.
• 3+ years of experience working directly with Boards of Trustees and external partners.
• Proven experience overseeing capital construction financing, including funding strategies and debt management.
• Proficiency in external financial reporting, including financial tax and ERISA filings.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial data to determine strategic implications and provide actionable recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA designation.
• Experience managing institutional investment portfolios or endowments.
• Proven track record of driving measurable revenue growth through strategic partnerships or diversified funding.
• Experience with public-private partnerships (P3) or alternative capital financing arrangements.
• Strong understanding of university-wide governance and the complex issues facing higher education.

About the Company

St. Catherine University is a leading institution dedicated to academic excellence and social justice. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive working environment that reflects the values of our community.