Confidential
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Confidential, San Francisco, California, United States, 94101
Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
About the Company
Established Jesuit university focusing on liberal arts education
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1855
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Colleges & Universities Education Private Colleges and Universities University of San Francisco
Specialties
jesuit learning undergraduate and graduate professionalism common good diverse socially responsible academic rigor san francisco social justice and service learning
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to serve as its senior financial officer and trusted strategic advisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial functions, including financial planning, budgeting, cash management, accounting, investments, and debt management. This role requires a forward-looking approach to financial decision-making, ensuring that strategies are informed, resilient, and aligned with the company's long-term priorities. The CFO will also be a key partner in sustaining the company's mission, with a focus on academic excellence, social justice, and care for the whole person.
Candidates for the CFO position at the company should have extensive and proven leadership experience in financial management, preferably in higher education or similarly regulated sectors. An advanced degree in a relevant field and professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA is preferred. The role demands expertise in nonprofit financial management, strategic financial planning, and a strong commitment to ethical stewardship of resources. The CFO will be expected to communicate complex financial information clearly, work in close partnership with academic and administrative leaders, and ensure that financial strategies are in alignment with the company's values and mission. The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and a dedication to the principles of the company's Jesuit Catholic character are essential.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance
About the Company
Established Jesuit university focusing on liberal arts education
Industry Higher Education
Type Educational Institution
Founded 1855
Employees 1001-5000
Categories
Colleges & Universities Education Private Colleges and Universities University of San Francisco
Specialties
jesuit learning undergraduate and graduate professionalism common good diverse socially responsible academic rigor san francisco social justice and service learning
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to serve as its senior financial officer and trusted strategic advisor. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading all financial functions, including financial planning, budgeting, cash management, accounting, investments, and debt management. This role requires a forward-looking approach to financial decision-making, ensuring that strategies are informed, resilient, and aligned with the company's long-term priorities. The CFO will also be a key partner in sustaining the company's mission, with a focus on academic excellence, social justice, and care for the whole person.
Candidates for the CFO position at the company should have extensive and proven leadership experience in financial management, preferably in higher education or similarly regulated sectors. An advanced degree in a relevant field and professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or CFA is preferred. The role demands expertise in nonprofit financial management, strategic financial planning, and a strong commitment to ethical stewardship of resources. The CFO will be expected to communicate complex financial information clearly, work in close partnership with academic and administrative leaders, and ensure that financial strategies are in alignment with the company's values and mission. The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment and a dedication to the principles of the company's Jesuit Catholic character are essential.
Hiring Manager Title President
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance