Thomas More University is a Catholic university dedicated to educating students to lead lives of purpose, integrity, faith, and service. Guided by its core values of Hospitality, Humility, Service, and Stewardship, the University seeks a strategic and collaborative financial leader to advance its mission while ensuring long-term financial vitality and institutional sustainability.
Position Overview
The Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer serves as the University's chief financial officer and principal financial advisor to the President, Senior Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO provides strategic leadership for the University's financial resources and operations while helping position the institution for sustained growth and success.
The CFO oversees:
- Financial planning and analysis
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Accounting and financial reporting
- Treasury and cash management
- Endowment and investment oversight
- Debt management
- Audit and regulatory compliance
- Risk management
- Capital planning and financial sustainability initiatives
The CFO also works closely with enrollment leadership to support tuition revenue strategy, financial aid planning, and student success initiatives in a competitive higher education environment.
Key Leadership Responsibilities
The successful candidate will:
- Serve as a strategic advisor to the President and Board of Trustees
- Lead long-range financial planning and institutional financial modeling
- Guide annual operating and capital budgeting processes
- Support institutional decision-making through data-driven financial analysis
- Strengthen relationships with financial institutions, investment advisors, and external partners
- Oversee financial operations and key administrative functions
- Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and responsible stewardship
- Lead initiatives that support Thomas More University's financial vitality and strategic growth
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates should possess:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related discipline
- Master's degree preferred
- CPA strongly preferred
- Seven or more years of progressive financial leadership experience
- Experience working in higher education, particularly at a private, tuition-dependent institution, strongly preferred
- Experience working with governing boards and board committees
- Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, investments, and institutional planning
The ideal candidate will be:
- Mission-centered
- Strategic and forward-thinking
- Collaborative and relationship-oriented
- Steward-minded
- Analytical and decisive
- Transparent and trustworthy
- Innovative and growth-focused
- Service-oriented in leadership style
About Thomas More University
Applicants should submit:
- Cover Letter
- Resume/Curriculum Vitae
- Contact Information for Three Professional References
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The University anticipates appointing its next Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer by February 2027