Wittenberg University
Vice President for Finance and Administration
Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio, United States, 45502
Overview
VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Wittenberg University invites nominations and applications for its Vice President for Finance and Administration (the VPFA). Reporting to the President, the VPFA provides executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. Overseeing the University’s endowment of about $73 million and an annual operating budget of $47 million (2024 – 2025), the Vice President is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, real estate management, risk management, contract management, and providing senior staff support to the Committee on Finance & Investments, the Committee on Audit & Compliance, the Real Estate Subcommittee, the Endowment Management Subcommittee, and the Information Technology Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. The scope of the overall supervisory responsibilities includes the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security and the scheduling/event planning office. The VPFA will report to the President and will serve as a member of the president\'s Senior Staff, setting priorities and strategies for university-wide objectives, internally and externally. The VPFA will develop partnerships across Wittenberg’s faculty, staff and board to further operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. They will provide financial advisement in the process of identifying and implementing enrollment management strategies and academic programs that are responsive to the needs of this and the next generation of students. The VPFA must address issues of cost reduction, internal reallocation of resources, and revenue generation, including weighing aspirations against resources and linking financial data with academic offerings; identifying new and existing resources for program and infrastructure investment; maintaining strong internal controls; and ensuring balanced operating budgets. Finally, the VPFA will possess a deep understanding of the structures and techniques of debt management and will exhibit strong financial planning and management skills with a record of effectively and accurately managing the accounting responsibilities of an institution. Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. Oversee endowment, operating budget, financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, and real estate management. Lead risk management, contract management, and internal controls; support the Committee on Finance & Investments, the Committee on Audit & Compliance, the Real Estate Subcommittee, the Endowment Management Subcommittee, and the Information Technology Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. Oversee supervisory areas including the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security, and scheduling/event planning office. Set priorities and strategies for university-wide objectives; foster partnerships across faculty, staff, and board to advance operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. Advise on enrollment management strategies and academic program decisions related to financial considerations. Address cost reduction, resource reallocation, and revenue generation; link financial data with academic offerings; identify resources for program and infrastructure investment. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure balanced operating budgets; manage debt effectively. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 5 to 8 years of professional experience in a related field; transferrable to higher education finance and administration. Preference for master's degree and/or CPA; experience in higher education is valued; candidates from other complex financial environments with commitment to the academic enterprise are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of higher education compliance, accounting, and reporting; ability to communicate with banks, insurers, rating agencies, and underwriters. Demonstrated leadership in organizational transformation or recovery; ability to stabilize and revitalize underperforming operations in challenging environments. Strong servant leadership orientation and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Nominations and Application
Nominations and inquiries should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The search committee will begin to evaluate applications in November 2025. Applications should include a resume and a letter of candidacy addressing the required experience and desired qualifications for the Vice President for Finance and Administration of Wittenberg University. All materials should be submitted via the Talent Profile. Susan Van Gilder, Managing Director Danielle Mebert, Managing Associate WittenbergFinance@dsgco.com
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VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Wittenberg University invites nominations and applications for its Vice President for Finance and Administration (the VPFA). Reporting to the President, the VPFA provides executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. Overseeing the University’s endowment of about $73 million and an annual operating budget of $47 million (2024 – 2025), the Vice President is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, real estate management, risk management, contract management, and providing senior staff support to the Committee on Finance & Investments, the Committee on Audit & Compliance, the Real Estate Subcommittee, the Endowment Management Subcommittee, and the Information Technology Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. The scope of the overall supervisory responsibilities includes the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security and the scheduling/event planning office. The VPFA will report to the President and will serve as a member of the president\'s Senior Staff, setting priorities and strategies for university-wide objectives, internally and externally. The VPFA will develop partnerships across Wittenberg’s faculty, staff and board to further operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. They will provide financial advisement in the process of identifying and implementing enrollment management strategies and academic programs that are responsive to the needs of this and the next generation of students. The VPFA must address issues of cost reduction, internal reallocation of resources, and revenue generation, including weighing aspirations against resources and linking financial data with academic offerings; identifying new and existing resources for program and infrastructure investment; maintaining strong internal controls; and ensuring balanced operating budgets. Finally, the VPFA will possess a deep understanding of the structures and techniques of debt management and will exhibit strong financial planning and management skills with a record of effectively and accurately managing the accounting responsibilities of an institution. Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. Oversee endowment, operating budget, financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, and real estate management. Lead risk management, contract management, and internal controls; support the Committee on Finance & Investments, the Committee on Audit & Compliance, the Real Estate Subcommittee, the Endowment Management Subcommittee, and the Information Technology Subcommittee of the Board of Directors. Oversee supervisory areas including the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security, and scheduling/event planning office. Set priorities and strategies for university-wide objectives; foster partnerships across faculty, staff, and board to advance operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. Advise on enrollment management strategies and academic program decisions related to financial considerations. Address cost reduction, resource reallocation, and revenue generation; link financial data with academic offerings; identify resources for program and infrastructure investment. Maintain strong internal controls and ensure balanced operating budgets; manage debt effectively. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required. 5 to 8 years of professional experience in a related field; transferrable to higher education finance and administration. Preference for master's degree and/or CPA; experience in higher education is valued; candidates from other complex financial environments with commitment to the academic enterprise are encouraged to apply. Knowledge of higher education compliance, accounting, and reporting; ability to communicate with banks, insurers, rating agencies, and underwriters. Demonstrated leadership in organizational transformation or recovery; ability to stabilize and revitalize underperforming operations in challenging environments. Strong servant leadership orientation and ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders. Nominations and Application
Nominations and inquiries should be submitted electronically as soon as possible. The search committee will begin to evaluate applications in November 2025. Applications should include a resume and a letter of candidacy addressing the required experience and desired qualifications for the Vice President for Finance and Administration of Wittenberg University. All materials should be submitted via the Talent Profile. Susan Van Gilder, Managing Director Danielle Mebert, Managing Associate WittenbergFinance@dsgco.com
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