St. John Fisher University Hiring for Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO at Rochester, NY Full Time

St. John Fisher University, an independent, liberal arts institution in the Catholic tradition of American higher education, is
undertaking a national search for its next Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO. Located in Rochester, NY. St. John
Fisher’s talented and dedicated faculty and staff of over 420 provide approximately 2,600 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students a
wide range of academic opportunities in liberal arts, pre-professional programs, business, education, nursing, and pharmacy. 

The next Vice President for Finance and Administration and CFO will be an experienced, student-centric, collaborative, and
transparent administrative leader who will:

• Provide visionary leadership for the Division of Finance and
  Administration;
• Partner with the President, Cabinet, and division staff to advance the strategic plan and financial health of the
  University; and
• Serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the University, promoting and sustaining its commitment to excellence in
  service, innovation, and success for all members of the campus community.

The Vice President/CFO will provide leadership for
the offices of information technology, human resources, facilities, and the controller. Reporting directly to the President, the Vice
President will join the leadership team of a financially sound university that is experiencing significant growth and momentum and achieving
impressive progress in the implementation of its strategic plan and comprehensive campaign. Key qualifications for the Vice President/CFO
include:

• A record of success in the leadership of a complex organization;
• Vision for each of the areas within the Vice
  President’s portfolio, ability to think strategically, and commitment to strategic planning for the University and the division;
• Strong communication skills including listening, speaking, writing and advocacy, and ability to work collaboratively with internal and
  external constituencies; and
• Strong business acumen, with demonstrated expertise in financial planning, budget development, audit
  management, strategic and master planning, and construction planning.
• An advanced degree is strongly preferred.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, with a deadline of February 24, 2023. The search page, which
includes the Executive Search Profile and application and nomination links, is located here.

RH Perry & Associates, a
national executive search firm, is assisting St. John Fisher University in this search. All confidential communications may be directed to
our search team: Mr. Paul

Doeg, President and COO, and Dr. Jean Scott, Senior Consultant at [email protected].