Vice President Of Finance And Chief Financial Officer - Office Of The President
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, US
Not specified; salary basis: full time
15+ years senior financial leadership experience
Strategic financial planning and budgeting
Board of trustees committee oversight
The CFO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the president and senior leadership team to guide the university's financial strategy and operational excellence
Job Summary
The CFO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the president and senior leadership team to guide the university's financial strategy and operational excellence.
This role requires overseeing the Board's Finance and Audit Committees while modernizing financial infrastructure and systems across a highly decentralized institution.
Candidates must demonstrate at least 15 years of senior-level financial leadership in large, complex organizations with a preference for an MBA.
Matching Summary
The CFO will serve as a strategic thought partner to the president and senior leadership team to guide the university's financial strategy and operational excellence.
Salary
Not specified; Salary basis: Full time
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
15+ years senior financial leadership experience
Strategic financial planning and budgeting
Board of Trustees committee oversight
Complex decentralized organization management
Treasury and capital allocation expertise
Nice-to-have
Experience in academic or research environment
MBA or related graduate degree preferred
Ability to translate complex financial insights
Passion for academic mission and innovation
Key Requirements
Minimum 15 years senior financial leadership roles
Strong academic credentials including MBA preference