Hawaii Pacific University
Chief Financial Officer
Job Summary
Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the university's financial and business operations, including financial planning, budget development and control, investments, facilities, risk management, asset management, and procurement. The CFO is also directly involved in managing the University's endowment and investments, the employee retirement plan, and bond financing.
The CFO serves as a key member of the president's cabinet and leadership team. He/she works closely with a dedicated Board of Trustees and provides staff support to the Finance & Investment and Audit committees.
This CFO is a vitally important appointment for HPU, at a critical juncture in the university's history. Thoughtful and creative financial and administrative stewardship will be essential to the success of HPU's educational mission. A successful CFO will take the time to understand the many facets of the educational mission and will actively engage in dialogue with both the internal and external communities to better understand the culture before implementing needed changes to the financial structure of the university.
Compensation $300,000+ per year
Commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; or advanced degree.
Minimum 10 years in progressively responsible senior financial positions.
Direct experience in the majority of the following discipline areas: finance; financial reporting and forecasting; budget management; issuance and management of debt; funds investment; designing and operating strong financial models; asset management; financial compliance; and strategic planning and analysis.
Given the executive leadership role and management of significant University resources, the CFO must have a credit history appropriate to that of an institution's chief financial officer.
Desired Qualifications:
Senior executive experience as a chief financial or business officer.
Experience in a higher education and/or nonprofit organization.
Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field.
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Exceptionally strong personnel management, and supervisory skills.
A strategic thinker with the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct multiple projects and activities within varied deadlines.
Demonstrated success in managing budgets with the goal of achieving specific cost conservation goals.
Experience in working with financial counterparties, such as banks, bondholders (and bond rating agencies), and/or other capital providers.
A person of financial acumen who will aid the university in matching aspirations with available resources while thinking creatively about alternative revenue streams.
A transparent decision-maker who is data-driven, builds consensus, has the fortitude to make difficult choices when necessary, and communicates decisions with clarity and care.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to positively influence/motivate faculty and staff.
A statesperson with the ability to build consensus in enhancing relations with University and external stakeholders all while setting priorities and working well with all levels of personnel.
Other Qualifications:
(Additional qualities, behaviors, or soft skills that describe someone who will be successful in this position.)
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Reporting to the President, the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) oversees the university's financial and business operations, including financial planning, budget development and control, investments, facilities, risk management, asset management, and procurement. The CFO is also directly involved in managing the University's endowment and investments, the employee retirement plan, and bond financing.
The CFO serves as a key member of the president's cabinet and leadership team. He/she works closely with a dedicated Board of Trustees and provides staff support to the Finance & Investment and Audit committees.
This CFO is a vitally important appointment for HPU, at a critical juncture in the university's history. Thoughtful and creative financial and administrative stewardship will be essential to the success of HPU's educational mission. A successful CFO will take the time to understand the many facets of the educational mission and will actively engage in dialogue with both the internal and external communities to better understand the culture before implementing needed changes to the financial structure of the university.
Compensation $300,000+ per year
Commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field; or advanced degree.
Minimum 10 years in progressively responsible senior financial positions.
Direct experience in the majority of the following discipline areas: finance; financial reporting and forecasting; budget management; issuance and management of debt; funds investment; designing and operating strong financial models; asset management; financial compliance; and strategic planning and analysis.
Given the executive leadership role and management of significant University resources, the CFO must have a credit history appropriate to that of an institution's chief financial officer.
Desired Qualifications:
Senior executive experience as a chief financial or business officer.
Experience in a higher education and/or nonprofit organization.
Advanced degree in business, finance, or related field.
Licensed as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Exceptionally strong personnel management, and supervisory skills.
A strategic thinker with the ability to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct multiple projects and activities within varied deadlines.
Demonstrated success in managing budgets with the goal of achieving specific cost conservation goals.
Experience in working with financial counterparties, such as banks, bondholders (and bond rating agencies), and/or other capital providers.
A person of financial acumen who will aid the university in matching aspirations with available resources while thinking creatively about alternative revenue streams.
A transparent decision-maker who is data-driven, builds consensus, has the fortitude to make difficult choices when necessary, and communicates decisions with clarity and care.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and public relations skills with the ability to positively influence/motivate faculty and staff.
A statesperson with the ability to build consensus in enhancing relations with University and external stakeholders all while setting priorities and working well with all levels of personnel.
Other Qualifications:
(Additional qualities, behaviors, or soft skills that describe someone who will be successful in this position.)
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