Chief Financial Officer (Cfo) - Higher Education
Automate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.1
Reclaim your time by letting our AI handle the grunt work of job searching.
We continuously scan millions of openings to find your top matches.
Overview
Compensation
$250,000-$275,000/year
Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)Location: Dallas, TX|| Industry: Nonprofit / Higher Education / HealthcareJob Type: Direct Hire| $250k-275k | Amazing Culture
Imprimis Group is seeking a visionary, strategic, and hands-on Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial leadership and operational guidance to a mission-driven organization. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned financial executive to lead complex fiscal strategy, risk management, and financial operations in a growth-oriented environment.Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the executive leadership team and board committees.
- Lead and oversee all financial functions including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, endowments, and investment strategy.
- Develop and manage multi-year strategic financial models, scenario planning, and long-range forecasting.
- Monitor financial trends and industry developments to inform sound fiscal strategy.
- Partner across departments to ensure financial alignment with institutional goals and operational initiatives.
- Oversee internal financial controls, compliance with all applicable tax and nonprofit regulations, and timely financial reporting.
- Manage all areas of risk assessment, insurance, and contract compliance.
- Act as liaison to external auditors, rating agencies, financial institutions, and investment managers.
- Ensure accurate, timely filings of government and regulatory reports (IRS, SACSCOC, etc.).
- Evaluate investment performance and identify new investment opportunities.
- Provide leadership to teams including accounting, finance, payroll, procurement, and risk management.
Required Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field.
- Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting.
- At least 5 years of experience in a CFO or equivalent financial leadership role within higher education sector.
- Deep expertise in multi-source revenue models and complex organizational structures.
- Strong understanding of financial planning, predictive analytics, scenario modeling, and performance metrics.
- Proven success leading during times of growth, transformation, or strategic change.
- Executive presence with strong communication and presentation skills.
- Authorization to work in the U.S.
Preferred Qualifications:
- CPA or CFA designation (active or inactive).
- Experience with ERP or financial system implementations.
- Familiarity with mergers, acquisitions, and integrations.
- Exposure to managing employee retirement plans, endowments, or bond financing.
Leadership & Team Management:
- Direct reports may include Controller, Finance Director, Bursar, Purchasing Manager, or other financial staff depending on structure.
- Serve as financial liaison to board-level committees and senior leadership.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements:
- Primarily office-based role with potential for travel (domestic/international).
- Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities.
About Imprimis GroupAt Imprimis Group, we connect high-performing executives with organizations in transition, growth, or transformation. Whether you're stepping in during a leadership gap or helping reshape a department, we match talent with purpose.Apply Today! Please send your resume in Word format to
recruiting@imprimis.com
for immediate consideration.#ImprimisGroup #WeAreHiring #CFO #APPLYTODAY #HIRING #IGXpertsAutomate your job search with Sonara.
Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.
FAQs About Chief Financial Officer (Cfo) - Higher Education Jobs at Imprimis Group
What is the work location for this position at Imprimis Group?
This job at Imprimis Group is located in Dallas, TX, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.
What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Imprimis Group?
Candidates can expect a pay range of $250,000 and $275,000 per year.
What employment applies to this position at Imprimis Group?
The employer has not provided this information. This may be discussed during the hiring process.
What is the process to apply for this position at Imprimis Group?
You can apply for this role at Imprimis Group either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.