University of Nevada, Reno · 1 week ago
Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, University of Nevada, Reno Foundation
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
4+ years expThe University of Nevada, Reno Foundation is seeking an accomplished and strategic financial leader to serve as Associate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. This role provides executive leadership for all financial, accounting, audit, and fiscal governance functions of the Foundation, ensuring strong stewardship of philanthropic resources and advancing the Foundation’s mission.
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Hiring Manager
Michelle Briggs MBA SPHR
Responsibilities
Safeguard the Foundation’s financial health and fiduciary integrity through stewardship of cash flow and liquidity, revenue management and expense control, record accuracy, audit outcomes, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability
Provide executive oversight of accounting, financial reporting, audit coordination, cash management, and internal controls; ensure compliance with all relevant standards and regulations; serve as primary liaison to external auditors, tax advisors, regulators, and legal counsel; oversee audited financial statements and IRS Form 990
Partner with the Chief Investment Officer and Board committees to support investment accounting, endowment reporting, spending policy analysis, and long-term asset stewardship
Develop, implement, and steward financial policies and data governance; provide executive financial oversight of contracts and agreements; collaborate with university legal counsel, procurement, Advancement leadership, and external vendors; maintain audit readiness and regulatory review preparedness
Lead the Foundation finance team, fostering a culture of accountability, ethical conduct, service orientation, and continuous improvement; support professional development, succession planning, and effective resource utilization
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related and six (6) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience
Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related and four (4) years of managerial and/or related professional work experience
Related experience includes progressively responsible experience in areas of financial management, including nonprofit, investments, budgeting, policy formulation, and strategic planning, or a reasonable combination, which also includes management of a team of professional accounting or finance positions
Preferred
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
Master's in Business Administration (MBA)
Experience working as a CFO for a large non-profit organization managing accounts of 300+ million
Benefits
Health Insurance
Generous annual, sick leave, long-term disability, and life insurance
E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.
Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments.
No state income tax!
Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees
Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program
Company
University of Nevada, Reno
Nevada’s land-grant university founded in 1874, the University of Nevada, Reno has an enrollment of more than 21,000 students.
1001-5000 employees
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