American Association of Blacks in Higher Education
Vice President for Finance and Administration
American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Springfield, Ohio, United States, 45502
Overview
VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Wittenberg University invites nominations and applications for the Vice President for Finance and Administration ("VPFA"). Reporting to the President, the VPFA provides executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. The VPFA oversees the University’s endowment and operating budgets and 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 Board of Directors committees on Finance & Investments, Audit & Compliance, Real Estate, Endowment Management, and Information Technology. The scope of supervisory responsibilities includes the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security and the scheduling/event planning office. Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, risk management, and contract management. Oversee real estate management, endowment oversight, and related financial operations. Provide 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. Supervise the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security, and the scheduling/event planning office. Develop partnerships across the University’s faculty, staff, and board to support operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. Provide financial advisement in enrollment management strategies and academic program planning aligned with student needs and resources. Address cost reduction, internal reallocation of resources, revenue generation, and linking financial data with academic offerings; identify new and existing resources for program and infrastructure investment; maintain internal controls; and ensure balanced operating budgets. Demonstrate deep understanding of debt management structures and techniques and exhibit strong financial planning and management skills. Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree required. 5 to 8 years of translatable, professional experience in a related field. Preference for candidates with a master’s degree and/or CPA and experience in higher education; candidates from other complex financial environments with a commitment to the academic enterprise are encouraged to apply. Preferred attributes
Proven experience leading organizational transformation or recovery and the ability to stabilize and revitalize underperforming operations in challenging environments. Knowledge of higher education compliance, accounting, and reporting. Commitment to servant leadership and ability to demonstrate it in campus and community interactions. Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and with banks, insurers, rating agencies, and underwriters. Application process
Candidates must submit nominations and inquiries electronically as soon as possible. The search committee will begin evaluating applications in November 2025. Applications should include a resume and a letter of candidacy addressing the required experience and desired qualifications. All materials will be considered in confidence and 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 the Vice President for Finance and Administration ("VPFA"). Reporting to the President, the VPFA provides executive leadership for all financial and business-related matters. The VPFA oversees the University’s endowment and operating budgets and 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 Board of Directors committees on Finance & Investments, Audit & Compliance, Real Estate, Endowment Management, and Information Technology. The scope of supervisory responsibilities includes the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security and the scheduling/event planning office. Responsibilities
Provide executive leadership for financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments, debt management, insurance, risk management, and contract management. Oversee real estate management, endowment oversight, and related financial operations. Provide 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. Supervise the business office, human resources, physical plant, police/security, and the scheduling/event planning office. Develop partnerships across the University’s faculty, staff, and board to support operational excellence and fiscal stewardship. Provide financial advisement in enrollment management strategies and academic program planning aligned with student needs and resources. Address cost reduction, internal reallocation of resources, revenue generation, and linking financial data with academic offerings; identify new and existing resources for program and infrastructure investment; maintain internal controls; and ensure balanced operating budgets. Demonstrate deep understanding of debt management structures and techniques and exhibit strong financial planning and management skills. Qualifications and experience
Bachelor’s degree required. 5 to 8 years of translatable, professional experience in a related field. Preference for candidates with a master’s degree and/or CPA and experience in higher education; candidates from other complex financial environments with a commitment to the academic enterprise are encouraged to apply. Preferred attributes
Proven experience leading organizational transformation or recovery and the ability to stabilize and revitalize underperforming operations in challenging environments. Knowledge of higher education compliance, accounting, and reporting. Commitment to servant leadership and ability to demonstrate it in campus and community interactions. Ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and with banks, insurers, rating agencies, and underwriters. Application process
Candidates must submit nominations and inquiries electronically as soon as possible. The search committee will begin evaluating applications in November 2025. Applications should include a resume and a letter of candidacy addressing the required experience and desired qualifications. All materials will be considered in confidence and should be submitted via the Talent Profile. Susan Van Gilder, Managing Director Danielle Mebert, Managing Associate WittenbergFinance@dsgco.com
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