Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary: As part of the college’s leadership team, and an officer of the college, the Chief Financial Officer reports to the CEO of Franciscan Services and serves as a member of the Senior Staff and on the President’s Council with specific responsibility for all areas (relative to Hilbert College (HC) and Franciscan Services (FSI) relating to business operations and financial affairs. The CFO shall be an accomplished administrator with the ability to be innovative in a changing higher educational and regulatory environment while moving forward the college’s strategic plan and vision for the future. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to staff within the Business Offices for HC and FSI.
• Responsible for all financial reporting – annual financial statements, IRS Form 990, quarterly statements for Board of Trustees, lenders, and other reporting as required by governmental entities.
• Oversee/monitor performance of investment manager.
• Report composite investment portfolio performance to trustees on a quarterly basis.
• Prepare on an annual basis, for Board of Trustees approval, the following: operating budget, capital budget, long-term financial plan.
• Coordinate/oversee all capital projects from design through completion.
• Serve as college liaison to the Finance and Audit and Compliance committees of the Board of Trustees and such other ad hoc committees as appropriate.
• Oversee all accounting procedures of the college.
• Administer the college’s risk management program.
• Oversee and administer the contracts of third-party vendors for the college’s auxiliary enterprises.
• Evaluate day-to-day and long-term performance of staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to provide leadership to a broad and diverse community.
• Ability to direct and supervise staff.
• Strong understanding of accepted accounting principles, especially as they apply to not-for-profit educational institutions.
• Demonstrable good decision-making skills
• Demonstrable planning and prioritization skills.
• Strong problem solving and business analytic skills
• Strong understanding of finance and economics.
• Maintain current knowledge of issues and trends in higher education.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel and Word
• Able to lead and manage multiple projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in business/accounting field or CPA.
• 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility in business/accounting environment.

Compensation: $160,000 - $180,000

This is the lowest to highest salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, performance, and organizational needs.