Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Job at AGB Search (San Francisco)

Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

AGB Search

Location:
United States , San Francisco

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

350000.00 - 400000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The University of San Francisco (USF), a private Jesuit Catholic institution founded in 1855 and known for its diverse urban location in the heart of San Francisco, is excited to announce the search for its next Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO serves as the senior financial officer of the University of San Francisco, reporting directly to the President. In this capacity, the CFO is a trusted strategic advisor, working in close, daily collaboration with the President to guide the University’s financial direction in support of and in alignment with its mission.

Job Responsibility:

Serves as the senior financial officer of the University of San Francisco, reporting directly to the President
A trusted strategic advisor, working in close, daily collaboration with the President to guide the University’s financial direction in support of and in alignment with its mission
Provides leadership and oversight of all financial functions—including financial planning, budgeting, cash management, accounting, investments, and debt management
Leads sophisticated scenario analysis to anticipate emerging challenges, assess potential opportunities, and shape proactive strategies
Ensures that financial decisions are informed, resilient, and aligned with the University’s long-term priorities

Requirements:

Extensive and proven leadership experience in financial management of a complex, mid-to large-scale organization, preferably in higher education or similarly regulated sectors
Demonstrated commitment to transparency by fostering open dialogue with faculty, staff, and students, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, meaningful, and timely updates that inform and engage the University community
Expertise in nonprofit financial management, including compliance, endowment management, grant administration, and oversight of multiple revenue streams
Demonstrated success in strategic multi-year financial planning, capital budgeting, and investment management to ensure long-term sustainability
Strong record of communicating complex financial information clearly to Boards, senior leadership, and external stakeholders
Commitment to ethical stewardship of resources, operational excellence, and alignment of financial strategies with the mission, values, and Jesuit Catholic character of the University of San Francisco
Ability to integrate financial decision-making with the University’s commitment to academic excellence, social justice, and care for the whole person
Ability to adapt and respond effectively to a rapidly changing environment and to drive and manage change when needed
Ability to operate with humility, honesty, integrity, and kindness

What we offer:

Opportunity to steward the University’s financial health in service of its Jesuit, Catholic mission
Key partner in ensuring that resources are aligned with USF’s values—supporting academic excellence, advancing student success, and sustaining the University’s distinctive identity of faith, justice, and service

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 16, 2026

Expiration:
April 03, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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