Description

The Chief Financial Officer/Administrative Dean (CFO/AD) is a senior leadership position responsible for the finances and human resources of the institution, as well as providing oversight of several areas such as the business office, facilities/safety, energy/sustainability, and information technology. Reporting to the president, the CFO/AD partners closely with institutional leadership and the Board of Trustees to guide financially sound decision-making and ensure the college’s long-term financial health in alignment with its mission and goals.

Essential job functions
      Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning

      Serve as senior HR leader, overseeing policies, benefits, and systems for employee recruitment and retention, liaising with legal counsel as needed, and chairing the college’s Personnel Committee

      Oversee cash flow management and financial performance

      Provide clear financial reporting and analysis to the president, cabinet, Board, and other stakeholders including students, faculty, and staff

      Support institutional sustainability through revenue planning, cost management, and risk mitigation

      Partner with academic leadership to align financial and programmatic priorities

      Serve as staff liaison to Board Finance, Investment, and Audit Committees

      Supervise direct reports including the controller, chief facilities and safety officer, IT staff, Title IX coordinator, and the director of energy

      Oversee audits, compliance, internal controls, and institutional risk management

      Foster a collaborative, transparent, and accountable organizational culture

      Serve as a member of the president’s cabinet

      Other duties as assigned

To Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following materials to Heather Albert-Knopp, Chief Operating Officer, [email protected]: a cover letter describing your interest in, and qualifications for, this position; a resume or curriculum vitae; and contact information for three professional references.

Application review will begin in late June, 2026 and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Required

      Bachelor’s degree

      Significant leadership experience in nonprofit financial and administrative management

      Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, and organizational strategy

      Knowledge of accounting principles, investments, cash management, HR practices, and risk management

      Experience leading diverse teams and complex operations

      Ability to manage multiple tasks, shifting priorities, and time-sensitive work

      Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

      Integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information

Preferred
      Advanced degree in a relevant field

      Experience in higher education finance, especially small institutions

      Experience working with boards and shared governance

      Demonstrated ability to build and retain strong teams

      Familiarity with institutional facilities and technology operations