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Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

United States, Tuskegee Institute · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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Our client, a respected higher education institution, is seeking an Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide immediate financial leadership during a critical transition period. This role will partner closely with the President and executive team to stabilize, assess, and enhance the institution’s financial operations, reporting, and long-term strategy.

Job Responsibility

  • Provide executive-level financial leadership and serve as a strategic advisor to senior leadership and Board stakeholders
  • Oversee all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, treasury, accounting, and financial reporting
  • Assess current financial health and implement short-term stabilization and long-term improvement plans
  • Lead development and execution of annual operating budgets and multi-year financial models
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and higher education funding requirements (grants, endowments, tuition revenue)
  • Partner with academic and administrative leaders on cost management, resource allocation, and program profitability
  • Evaluate and strengthen internal controls, financial systems, and reporting processes
  • Support audit readiness and manage relationships with external auditors
  • Provide oversight of cash flow, investments, debt, and capital planning
  • Mentor and lead the existing finance team
  • assess organizational structure and talent gaps

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred
  • MBA a plus)
  • 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including prior CFO or divisional CFO-level responsibility
  • Higher education experience strongly preferred (university, college, or academic medical environment)
  • Proven experience in interim leadership or navigating periods of transition/change
  • Strong understanding of fund accounting, grants management, and tuition-driven revenue models
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly assess environments and drive actionable improvements
  • Excellent communication skills with experience presenting to Boards and executive leadership

Nice to have

  • Experience with ERP/financial systems modernization (Workday, Banner, Oracle, etc.) is a plus
  • Cash Flow Analysis
  • Capital Management
  • Month End Close
  • Business systems
  • Financial Reporting

What we offer

  • medical
  • vision
  • dental
  • life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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