Location: Dallas, Texas

Salary: Base salary of $240,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package

About the Role

A growing public university in the Dallas region is seeking an accomplished and visionary Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer (SVP & CFO) to serve as the institution’s chief financial strategist. Reporting directly to the President, this executive will lead all financial and administrative operations and play a central role in supporting long-term fiscal health, operational excellence, and institutional growth.

The SVP & CFO will serve as a senior member of the executive leadership team and collaborate closely across academic, administrative, and system-level partners.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead institutional financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range resource strategy.
Oversee development and administration of the annual operating budget.
Manage financial reporting, investments, internal controls, and fiduciary oversight.
Support preparation of state funding requests and represent the institution in financial discussions with external stakeholders.

Operational Oversight

Provide executive leadership to major administrative units, including:
Budget & Finance
Facilities Services
Police / Public Safety
Risk Management
Information Technology
Compliance
Strengthen integration across finance, procurement, HR, and administrative functions to ensure efficiency and transparency.

Compliance, Governance & Ethical Stewardship

Ensure adherence to all federal, state, and regulatory standards.
Maintain strong risk-management practices and internal controls.
Promote integrity, transparency, and accountability across financial operations.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

Partner with senior leaders across the institution and system offices.
Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support institutional goals.

Leadership & Talent Development

Lead, mentor, and evaluate high-performing teams across financial and administrative divisions.
Foster a culture of service, accountability, continuous improvement, and inclusion.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, or related field.
10+ years of senior-level leadership experience directing complex financial or administrative operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, MS) or professional certification (CPA, CMA).
Executive-level financial leadership experience within higher education or public-sector environments.

Key Competencies

Strategic financial leadership
Executive decision-making
Operational excellence
Stakeholder communication
Ethical & compliant financial oversight
Diversity, equity, and inclusion leadership
Team development and organizational leadership

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