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
** 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. **

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.

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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. **

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

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