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The Medical College of Virginia Foundation (MCV Foundation) is searching for a dynamic and experienced financial leader for their Assistant Chief Financial Officer (Assistant CFO) . The new Assistant CFO will play a pivotal role in the long-term sustainability and strategic financial vision for the MCV Foundation. Reporting directly to the CFO, this position manages key financial operations while fostering transparency, compliance, and mission alignment.
The Assistant CFO oversees a talented team of finance professionals and leads efforts spanning treasury and investment accounting, accounts payable/receivable, financial systems upgrades, and audit preparedness. Through strategic planning, financial analysis, and stakeholder engagement, the Assistant CFO strengthens fiscal stewardship across 2,000+ funds and over $1 billion in managed assets.
Working collaboratively with more than 400 fiscal administrators and external partners, this leader ensures donor funds are used effectively and reports financial performance with accuracy and insight. As a vital contributor to board reporting, budget development, and investment oversight, the Assistant CFO enhances the foundation's ability to support patient care, education, and research at VCU Health and VCU Health Sciences.
Rooted in a strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial system optimization, the Assistant CFO drives innovation and accountability within the foundation's financial infrastructure. This role demands strategic leadership, technical fluency, and a commitment to the foundation's mission—to improve health in Virginia and beyond through philanthropy and collaboration.
All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as two separate documents, a resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile available at is assisting the MCV Foundation in this search. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until an appointment is made.
Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.
Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Mercedes Chacón Vance and Jevon Walton at
The MCV Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, traits historically associated with race, color, physical or mental disability, medical condition, age (40 or older), marital status, religion/creed, national origin or citizenship, political activity or affiliation, veteran status, military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, sex or gender (which gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), taking or requesting statutorily protected leave, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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