Overview
Dallas, United States | Posted on 11 / 14 / 2025
- Salary Base salary of $240,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
- Date Opened 11 / 14 / 2025
- Country United States
- State / Province Texas
Job Description
Salary : Base salary of $240,000 plus a comprehensive benefits package
Start Date : March 2026
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 & FinanceFacilities ServicesPolice / Public SafetyInformation TechnologyComplianceStrengthen 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
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.Strategic financial leadershipOperational excellenceStakeholder communicationEthical & compliant financial oversightDiversity, equity, and inclusion leadershipTeam development and organizational leadership#J-18808-Ljbffr