Chief Financial Officer

University Corporation for Atmospheric Research

Boulder, Colorado, US
Base: $244,744 - $305,930; bonus/equity: not speci...
Hybrid
Financial strategy and operations leadership
Federal agency financial compliance
Budgeting and forecasting expertise
The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial and administrative functions within UCAR, supporting its mission and long-term sustainability

Job Summary

  • The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial and administrative functions within UCAR, supporting its mission and long-term sustainability.
  • UCAR offers competitive benefits including tuition assistance, retirement contributions of 10% fully vested on day one, paid parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
  • UCAR is committed to equal opportunity employment and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce while requiring all positions to be performed within the U.S.

Matching Summary

The Chief Financial Officer provides strategic and operational leadership for all financial and administrative functions within UCAR, supporting its mission and long-term sustainability.

Salary

Base: $244,744 - $305,930; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, tuition assistance, paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Financial strategy and operations leadership
  • Federal agency financial compliance
  • Budgeting and forecasting expertise
  • Investment portfolio oversight
  • Financial risk management
  • Financial systems and data analytics
  • Onsite work minimum 3 days per week

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and team development
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Executive communication skills
  • Strategic partnership with leadership
  • Work-life balance focus
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Key Requirements

  • Master’s degree in finance or related field
  • 15 years finance experience with 5 years leadership
  • CPA, CMA, or CTP certification preferred
  • Experience with National Science Foundation
  • Executive-level financial strategy experience
  • Knowledge of federal financial regulations
  • Experience managing investment portfolios over $100M

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.; minimum 3 days onsite in Boulder, Colorado

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