Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer St. Joseph’s University, New York (SJNY), invites nominations and applications for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting to President Donald R. Boomgaarden, Ph.D., the CFO is responsible for providing strategic leadership in the critical areas of financial planning, analysis and management across the University. Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of St. Joseph’s University, New York is to provide a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. With distinct campuses in Brooklyn and Long Island, St. Joseph’s for over a century has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition. While proud of its Catholic tradition, St. Joseph’s is an independent and coeducational institution that provides a strong academic education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and offers more than 60 programs. The CFO serves as a key advisor to the University President and collaborates with senior leaders and the Board of Trustees, providing critical financial insights, support, and strategic guidance to effectively manage the University’s financial affairs. Responsible for budgeting, financial planning, and aligning financial and physical resources with the University’s strategic objectives, the CFO will develop multi-year plans for finances and physical infrastructure, including IT and facility upgrades, while focusing on cost control, risk management, and optimal use of assets to support institutional goals. The CFO oversees business operations, including accounting, physical plant, human resources, security, and risk management, striving to enhance the timeliness, cost-effectiveness, and efficiency of these functions while fostering a highly motivated and skilled team within these departments. The ideal candidate for the University position must hold a Master’s degree, demonstrate a commitment to the institution’s mission and values, and have a proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and managing diverse business functions. They should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, experience in leading diverse teams, improving efficiency through technology, managing security and facilities, and navigating higher education governance and business opportunities at an institution of comparable size and complexity. A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found here:

https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/chief-financial-officer-st-joseph%E2%80%99s-university-new-york APPLICATION PROCESS All nominations, inquiries and applications will be received and evaluated in full confidence. For best consideration, application materials should be received by

October 20, 2025 , and include: A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the desired leadership attributes and themes stated in the profile. Curriculum vitae/resume. Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate. The annual salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000. Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at

SJNY-CFO Application Portal . Nominations and inquiries should be sent to

SJNY-CFO@agbsearch.com . The SJNY CFO search will be assisted by: Shannon McCambridge, J.D., LL.M Senior Executive Consultant shannon.mccambridge@agbsearch.com 206.310.7560 Larry Ladd Executive Search Consultant larry.ladd@agbsearch.com 508.274.0910 It is the policy of St. Joseph's University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, military status, status as a protected veteran, marital status or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, New York State or New York City Law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and all other school administered programs or policies. GADVID:702218

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