Vice President Of Finance And Chief Financial Officer - Office Of The President
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA, United States
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Financial strategy and long-term fiscal health
Strategic financial stewardship
Oversight of financial resources
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Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer to guide its financial strategy and ensure long-term fiscal health. The ideal candidate will possess extensive financial management experience, particularly in complex organizations, and will work closely with university leadership to enhance financial operations and support institutional goals.
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Job Summary
The Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer will guide the university’s financial strategy, operational excellence, and long-term fiscal health.
This role is responsible for overseeing the agenda, engagement, and trustee relationships of the Board’s Finance Committee and Audit Committee.
CMU offers comprehensive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance, a generous retirement savings program, and tuition benefits.
Matching Summary
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Carnegie Mellon University is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer to guide its financial strategy and ensure long-term fiscal health. The ideal candidate will possess extensive financial management experience, particularly in complex organizations, and will work closely with university leadership to enhance financial operations and support institutional goals.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Financial strategy and long-term fiscal health
Strategic financial stewardship
Oversight of financial resources
Treasury, planning & budgeting, capital allocation
Financial operating model assessment
Nice-to-have
Intellectual curiosity and strategic insight
Anticipating issues and identifying opportunities
Systems thinking and sound judgment
Balancing enterprise needs with local flexibility
Proactive mindset and ability to 'see around corners'
Key Requirements
MBA and/or related graduate degree(s) preferred
At least 15 years of senior-level financial leadership
Experience with academic or research-intensive environment is a plus
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Background check required
Work Rights
Must be legally authorized to work for CMU in the United States