Chief Financial Officer, & VP Business & Finance
University of San Francisco, (USF)
San Francisco, CA
INTRO:
· Lead with purpose…bring your whole self to the job.
· Strategic Partner with the President to shape the financial future of USF.
· Chance to make a difference at USF…and in the future of higher education.
ROLE:
The University of San Francisco (USF) invites accomplished financial leaders to consider serving as its next Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) — a pivotal executive role reporting directly to the President and serving as a key member of the President’s Cabinet.
As the University’s senior financial officer, the CFO will be both a strategic partner and trusted advisor, guiding USF’s financial strategy to ensure institutional stability, innovation, and mission alignment. This is a rare opportunity to lead within a prestigious, Jesuit Catholic university—nationally ranked among the top 125 and recognized for its diversity, ethical leadership, and transformative education.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The CFO oversees all aspects of USF’s financial management, including:
- Strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Endowment and investment management
- Capital planning, real estate, and facilities oversight
- Treasury and debt portfolio management
- Financial reporting, compliance, and risk management
The ideal candidate will bring a proven record of executive financial leadership in a complex organization—preferably in higher education, mission-driven nonprofits, or similarly regulated sectors. They will combine technical financial acumen with exceptional communication, collaboration, and ethical stewardship.
WHY USF:
- Prestige and Purpose: USF is San Francisco’s first university, with over $600M endowment funds, $500+M operating budget, and over 8,000 students. Its Jesuit Catholic mission inspires a commitment to “Change the World From Here.”
- Strategic Partnership: The CFO works in close collaboration with the President and Provost, shaping decisions that balance academic excellence, financial strength, and social impact.
- Innovation and Impact: Situated in the heart of the Bay Area, USF embraces innovation and technology—including the ethical use of AI—to enhance student success and institutional resilience.
- Vibrant, Values-Based Community: Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities for diversity and top echelon for law education, USF’s culture blends entrepreneurial agility with deep ethical grounding. USF students, faculty, staff, and alumni come from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and grew up in more than 25 faith traditions.
- Mission-Driven Leadership: The CFO will advance a faith-based vision that integrates financial discipline with Jesuit values of discernment, service, diversity, and care for the whole person (cura personalis).
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Senior financial leadership experience in higher education, large nonprofit, or corporate environments.
- Expertise in strategic planning, investment management, and capital budgeting.
- Strong communication and collaborative leadership skills.
- Commitment to ethical stewardship and Jesuit mission values.
COMPENSATION: $350,000–$400,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
