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Chief Financial Officer – CFO Education

Job in Fairfield, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06828, USA
Listing for: Sacred Heart University
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-03-07
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    CFO, Financial Manager, Corporate Finance, Financial Consultant
  • Management
    CFO, Financial Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 250000 - 275000 USD Yearly USD 250000.00 275000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Chief Financial Officer – CFO Higher Education

Chief Financial Officer – CFO Higher Education

Recruitment began on February 6, 2026

and the job listing Expires on March 9, 2026

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Location: Dallas, TX||
Industry: Nonprofit / Higher Education / Healthcare
Job 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 Group
At 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.

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