Vice President of Finance

About This Role

This leadership role oversees the financial health and administrative operations of McMurry University, serving as the Chief Financial Officer. The Vice President for Finance and Administration provides strategic guidance, ensuring fiscal integrity and operational efficiency to support the university's mission and goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, investment management, and long-term financial planning
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees
• Develop, monitor, and report on the university
• Oversee the management and performance of the university
• Foster collaborative relationships with external financial advisors, including auditors, investment managers, and banking institutions
• Provide transparent, data-driven financial insights to stakeholders, including senior leadership, faculty, and staff
• Supervise key leadership roles, such as the Controller Accountants and Grant Accountants
• Develop and implement long-term campus master planning, property acquisition, and infrastructure development strategies
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and institutional regulations and standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Cabinet on resource allocation and operational strategies to achieve institutional goals
• Represent the university in interactions with external stakeholders, including auditors, legal advisors, and government agencies
• Provide leadership for Board of Trustees presentations and updates, including preparation for committee meetings
• Manage restricted vs. unrestricted funding and oversee long-term capital bonds or campus facility debt infrastructure
• Oversee or upgrade complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as Jenzabar, Banner, or Workday)
• Utilize data visualization tools for campus-wide forecasting
• Support the university's holistic mission, viewing financial health as a means to enhance student persistence and success
• Break down silos and communicate transparently with academic deans, faculty senates, and student affairs
• Translate complex financial realities into accessible narratives for non-financial campus stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor
• CPA certification (active licensure)
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in financial operations, with at least five years in higher education or a comparable non-profit setting
• Strong understanding of GAAP, FASB standards, and endowment management principles
• Deep technical knowledge of multi-fund accounting (GAAP)
• Practical experience overseeing or upgrading complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (such as Jenzabar, Banner, or Workday)