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Boise State University · 2 weeks ago

Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP-CFO)

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

Boise State University is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP-CFO) to provide strategic leadership over the university's financial operations. This executive role will ensure fiscal integrity and sustainability while partnering with campus leadership to support growth and student success.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership over the university's financial operations, ensuring fiscal integrity, sustainability, and alignment with institutional priorities

Partner closely with campus leadership to support growth, innovation, and student success through sound financial stewardship and forward-looking planning

Serve as a key member of the President's Executive Team, providing strategic financial leadership for all aspects of the University's fiscal operations

Collaborate with the University's Administrative Council to gain insights and develop alignment with leaders across campus

Collaborate with external stakeholders through the Idaho State Board of Education, the Idaho Division of Financial Management, and the Legislative Finance Committee to advance Boise State's mission of student success, research excellence, and community engagement

Lead a comprehensive portfolio that includes University Financial Services, the Office of Budget and Planning, the Office of Information Technology (OIT), and the Next Frontier program, overseeing a team of 85+ professionals across the division

Drive innovation and operational excellence in support of the University's ambitious Blueprint for Success strategic plan

Qualification

Fiscal managementPublic higher education experienceStrategic financial leadershipBachelor's degreeMaster's degreeAnalytical skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetLeadership skillsCollaboration skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication abilitiesOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field

At least five years of recent experience in public higher education or a related field

Strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills

Proven organizational, analytical, financial, and communication abilities

Forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial

Preferred

Master's degree

10 years of experience in fiscal management, with at least five years in an executive role, such as CFO, vice president, or associate vice president

Company

Boise State University

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At Boise State University, we know changing the world doesn't happen by chance. It comes out of the blue. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘽𝙡𝙪𝙚 𝙏𝙪𝙧𝙛 𝙏𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜.

Founded in 1932

Boise, ID, US

1001-5000 employees

https://boisestate.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (37)

2024 (16)

2023 (17)

2022 (8)

2021 (16)

2020 (14)

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Leadership Team

Marchelle Fias

Co-Owner CEO

Aidan McConnehey

Boise State Maker's Club Co-Founder

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