Chief Financial Officer - Academia

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Chief Financial Officer & VP Business & Finance

At the University of San Francisco (USF) we invite accomplished financial leaders to consider serving as its next Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO is a strategic partner and trusted advisor, guiding USF’s financial strategy to ensure institutional stability, innovation, and mission alignment. This rare opportunity leads within a prestigious, Jesuit Catholic university nationally ranked among the top 125.

THE OPPORTUNITY

The CFO oversees all aspects of USF’s financial management, including :

• Strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Endowment and investment management
• Capital planning, real estate, and facilities oversight
• Treasury and debt portfolio management
• Financial reporting, compliance, and risk management

The ideal candidate will bring a proven record of executive financial leadership in a complex organization – preferably in higher education, mission-driven nonprofits, or similarly regulated sectors. They combine technical financial acumen with exceptional communication, collaboration, and ethical stewardship.

WHY USF

QUALIFICATIONS

COMPENSATION

$350,000–$400,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

About USF

The University of San Francisco is located in the heart of one of the world’s most innovative and diverse cities, and is home to a vibrant academic community of students and faculty who achieve excellence in their fields. Its diverse student body enjoys direct access to faculty, small classes, and outstanding opportunities in the city itself. USF is San Francisco's first university, and its Jesuit Catholic mission helps ignite a student’s passion for social justice and a desire to “Change the World From Here.” For more information, visit www.usfca.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Policy

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability and military status or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For more information visit : http : / / sfgov.org / olse / fair-chance-ordinance-fco

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Human Resources Services

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