Witt/Kieffer
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Witt/Kieffer, Newark, New Jersey, us, 07175
Overview
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an experienced and innovative financial leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (SVP-CFO). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of NJIT by guiding its financial strategy, supporting the implementation of a new decentralized budget model, and aligning resources with the ambitious goals of the NJIT Strategic Plan 2030. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited. Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership and counsel to the President, senior academic and administrative leadership, and the Board of Trustees. Guide fiscal health and growth objectives, oversee a portfolio of $809 million, and manage an endowment valued at $167 million. Support and staff the Board of Trustees’ Finance and Audit Committee, Foundation Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee, NJIT Joint Investment Committee, and the University Senate Committee on Finance. Lead change management and advocate for and bolster a suite of university services while motivating and inspiring colleagues and managing complex priorities. Collaborate with the president and senior leadership to implement an ambitious, forward-looking strategic plan and foster an environment of belonging, inclusivity, and student success. Qualifications
Distinguished record of senior leadership in finance and administration, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organizational setting. Strong financial and operational leadership, with exceptional analytical and communication skills. Experience in change management, strategic goal development and achievement, and collaborative decision-making. Ability to advocate for calculated risk and innovation while sustaining momentum across intersecting priorities. Details
Reporting directly to President Teik C. Lim, the SVP-CFO will work with senior leadership and the Board to support the university’s fiscal health and growth objectives. The role includes oversight of a financial portfolio and involvement with governance and investment committees. Application Information
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
October 17, 2025 . Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the leadership profile. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Jessica Herrington, Jen Pickard, Ph.D. and Julia Bradley at:
NJITSVPCFO@wittkieffer.com Compensation Range:
$380,000 – $410,000 As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Diversity Statement As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognizes the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.
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New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) seeks an experienced and innovative financial leader to serve as its next Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (SVP-CFO). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of NJIT by guiding its financial strategy, supporting the implementation of a new decentralized budget model, and aligning resources with the ambitious goals of the NJIT Strategic Plan 2030. Applications, inquiries, and nominations are invited. Responsibilities
Provide strategic financial leadership and counsel to the President, senior academic and administrative leadership, and the Board of Trustees. Guide fiscal health and growth objectives, oversee a portfolio of $809 million, and manage an endowment valued at $167 million. Support and staff the Board of Trustees’ Finance and Audit Committee, Foundation Board of Directors Audit and Finance Committee, NJIT Joint Investment Committee, and the University Senate Committee on Finance. Lead change management and advocate for and bolster a suite of university services while motivating and inspiring colleagues and managing complex priorities. Collaborate with the president and senior leadership to implement an ambitious, forward-looking strategic plan and foster an environment of belonging, inclusivity, and student success. Qualifications
Distinguished record of senior leadership in finance and administration, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex organizational setting. Strong financial and operational leadership, with exceptional analytical and communication skills. Experience in change management, strategic goal development and achievement, and collaborative decision-making. Ability to advocate for calculated risk and innovation while sustaining momentum across intersecting priorities. Details
Reporting directly to President Teik C. Lim, the SVP-CFO will work with senior leadership and the Board to support the university’s fiscal health and growth objectives. The role includes oversight of a financial portfolio and involvement with governance and investment committees. Application Information
For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by
October 17, 2025 . Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the leadership profile. Applications, nominations, and inquiries can be directed to Jessica Herrington, Jen Pickard, Ph.D. and Julia Bradley at:
NJITSVPCFO@wittkieffer.com Compensation Range:
$380,000 – $410,000 As an EEO employer, NJIT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive teaching, research, and working environment and strongly encourages applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Diversity Statement As a Minority Serving Institution with designations as an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), NJIT is committed to embracing diversity, centering equity, and practicing inclusion with the goal of sustaining a culture of belonging. NJIT celebrates the diversity of our university community and recognizes the cultural and personal contributions each member of the community brings to NJIT. We strive to cultivate a campus culture that promotes inclusive excellence among our faculty, staff, students, and external partners. Sustaining and building upon our diverse community is critical to NJIT’s continuing status as a premier research institution of higher education and a leading polytechnic university.
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