VP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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 one of America's most mission-driven and respected universities, 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 100 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 a $600M endowment, $510M operating budget, and 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 15 for law education, USF's culture blends entrepreneurial agility with deep ethical grounding.

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.

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