Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (SVP & CFO)
Salary : Base salary of $240,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
About the Role
A growing public university in the Dallas region is seeking an accomplished and visionary SVP & CFO to serve as the institution’s chief financial strategist. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will lead all financial and administrative operations and play a central role in supporting long‑term fiscal health, operational excellence, and institutional growth. The SVP & CFO will serve as a senior member of the executive leadership team and collaborate closely across academic, administrative, and system‑level partners.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead institutional financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long‑range resource strategy.
- Oversee development and administration of the annual operating budget.
- Manage financial reporting, investments, internal controls, and fiduciary oversight.
- Support preparation of state funding requests and represent the institution in financial discussions with external stakeholders.
Operational Oversight
Provide executive leadership to major administrative units, including Budget & Finance, Facilities Services, Police / Public Safety, Information Technology, and Compliance.Strengthen integration across finance, procurement, HR, and administrative functions to ensure efficiency and transparency.Compliance, Governance & Ethical Stewardship
Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and regulatory standards.Maintain strong risk‑management practices and internal controls.Promote integrity, transparency, and accountability across financial operations.Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement
Partner with senior leaders across the institution and system offices.Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support institutional goals.Leadership & Talent Development
Lead, mentor, and evaluate high‑performing teams across financial and administrative divisions.Foster a culture of service, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.10+ years of senior‑level leadership experience directing complex financial or administrative operations.Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS) or professional certification (CPA, CMA).Executive‑level financial leadership experience within higher education or public‑sector environments.Strategic financial leadership.Operational excellence.Stakeholder communication.Ethical & compliant financial oversight.Diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership.Team development and organizational leadership.Job Details
Seniority Level : DirectorEmployment Type : Full‑timeJob Function : Information Technology, Finance, and OtherIndustries : Information Technology & Services, Education Administration Programs#J-18808-Ljbffr