Full Job Description
Reporting to the president, the SVP will be an experienced, adaptable, collaborative leader with demonstrated success in leading a diverse team. The SVP will oversee human resources, facilities, finance, and campus safety. Manhattanville University seeks a chief financial officer who understands the nonprofit higher education landscape and is eager to play a transformative role in preparing the University to serve tomorrow's leaders. The SVP will come to the University as a thought leader ready to employ the latest best practices and lead University innovation and change. The SVP will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to the mission and values of Manhattanville University. The SVP will serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the President and Board, providing clear and accurate data, financial modeling, and risk assessment in evaluating strategic initiatives.
A Master's degree in Business, Finance, Operations Management or another field related to the role is required along with 10+ years of financial leadership experience, and experience and familiarity with auditing and GAAP principles is required.
Additional required qualifications include: Experience preparing and managing cash flows; experience securing and managing capital improvements financing; proven success using data to inform the development of innovative approaches to financial management and operations; experience engaging with senior leadership to further a shared strategic vision; excellent people management skills, including the ability to inspire innovation and bring people together to work toward a common goal; strong interpersonal and written communication skills; and a desire to be an active member of the Manhattanville community and University representative to appropriate regional and national organizations/associations.
