Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer

The University of St. Thomas invites nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This leadership opportunity is at one of the nation’s leading Catholic universities, dedicated to educating morally responsible leaders who advance the common good.

Founded in 1885, St. Thomas is Minnesota’s largest private university and one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities, serving nearly 10,000 students across eight schools and colleges on campuses in St. Paul, Minneapolis, and Rome, Italy. The University has net assets of $1.2 billion and a strong legacy of academic excellence, philanthropy, and an engaged alumni network of more than 115,000 worldwide.

About the Role

The CFO will be a key architect of financial strategy, institutional stewardship, and operational excellence. Reporting directly to President Rob Vischer and serving on the president’s cabinet and senior staff, the CFO will oversee finance, facilities, auxiliary services, public safety, purchasing, and campus operations. The CFO leads a team of 289 staff and manages an operating budget of $297 million.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial plans that support the University’s mission and strategic goals.
• Provide financial forecasting, budgeting, and analysis to guide decision making.
• Modernize financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and transparency.
• Partner with the Board, senior leadership, faculty, and staff to foster a culture of partnership and inclusion.
• Lead the University’s operational portfolio, ensuring effective management of facilities, auxiliary services, public safety, purchasing, and campus operations.
• Represent the University in financial and operational matters externally and internally.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and operational management.
• Strategic, collaborative leadership style with the ability to engage trustees and stakeholders.
• Strong emotional intelligence and commitment to building an inclusive partnership culture.
• Technology-forward mindset and experience leading through complexity.
• Demonstrated success in leading large, complex organizations and financial teams.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $315,000–$355,000.
• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Generous retirement contributions.
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
• Fully paid insurance: disability, life, and AD&D.
• Paid parental leave to support growing families.

Application Process

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. Candidate materials should be received by February 9, 2026. For full consideration, direct inquiries to Robin Mamlet, Jen Meyers Pickard, Ph.D., and Lauren Bruce‑Stets at UST‑

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, genders, ages, geographic origins, and abilities. The University of St. Thomas embraces diversity, inclusion, and equality for all.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of St. Thomas welcomes applicants of diverse races, ethnicities, geographic origins, gender identities, ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, sexual orientations, religions, work experience, physical and intellectual abilities, and financial means. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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