Avila University · 1 week ago
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Kansas City, MO
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
10+ years expAvila University is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and guide all financial aspects of the institution. The CFO will manage financial operations, ensure compliance with regulations, and develop financial strategies to align with the university's goals.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Develop and implement the university's financial strategy and longterm financial planning
Provide financial guidance to the university's senior leadership and board
Oversee the preparation, management, and monitoring of the university's operating and capital budgets
Ensure that budgets align with the university's strategic goals and priorities
Prepare and present financial reports to the university president, board of trustees, and other stakeholders
Maintain transparency in financial reporting
Manage the university's investments and endowment funds to maximize returns while maintaining appropriate risk levels
Ensure compliance with investment policies
Oversee the university's accounting, financial operations, and financial systems
Ensure accurate and timely financial recordkeeping
Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks
Develop and implement risk management strategies
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations
Maintain oversight of tax reporting and audit processes
Manage the university's debt portfolio and financial obligations
Optimize debt financing to support the institution's needs
Oversee cash management, banking relationships, and liquidity
Ensure efficient management of the university's financial assets
Collaborate with university leadership to align financial strategies with the institution's mission and goals
Assess and recommend opportunities for financial growth and sustainability
Perform other jobrelated duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (Ph.D. or CPA preferred)
Minimum of ten (10) years' experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in higher education or nonprofit organizations
Strong understanding of finance, budgeting, investments, and accounting principles
Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance in the education sector
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work collaboratively with university leaders and stakeholders
Strategic and forward-thinking mindset
Ability to contribute to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work
Preferred
Ph.D. or CPA
Multilingual skills highly preferred
Benefits
Generous holiday schedule
Tuition remission for employee and dependents
Vacation and sick leave
Employee assistance program
Retirement benefits
Health insurance
Company
Avila University
Avila University /ˈævɨlə/ is a private university in Kansas City, Missouri,
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tonya Mourning
Chief Financial Officer
Caryl Goodyear
Chair, School of Nursing and Director of Nursing Partnerships
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