ol>A bachelors degree is required, and a CPA, MBA or other advanced degree is preferred;
At least ten years of progressively increasing experience managing a large staff with diverse responsibilities;
At least ten years in higher education finance and will be knowledgeable about the critical areas in the portfolio;
Experience in business, non-profits or other sectors;
Demonstrate unquestioned integrity, be an outstanding communicator;
Possess strong and effective interpersonal skills that engender trust and cultivate collaboration;
Exceptional financial and administrative leader with superior analytical and management skills as well as experience in the use of financial management systems and a willingness to explore new opportunities for using technology;
Entrepreneurial in spirit, willing to think outside the box and take prudent risks;
Have an appreciation for the Universitys close ties to its region coupled with experience creating partnerships with business and/or nonprofit organizations;
Appreciate the current higher education landscape, its challenges and potential, with particular facility for ensuring institutional thriving beyond financial sustainability and;
Fortitude to make difficult decisions when necessary and the proven ability to communicate those decisions with contextual clarity. As a member of the presidents cabinet, the VP CFO partners closely with the president and senior leadership on the institutions strategic priorities, including personnel management and oversight of revenue, expenses, budgeting, investments, debt, and the endowment.