Western Michigan University seeks a strategic, forward-looking leader to serve as Senior Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is central to advancing the University’s mission by ensuring long-term financial sustainability, enabling student success and aligning institutional resources with areas of greatest academic distinction and societal impact.

Western Michigan University is at a pivotal moment, with a significant opportunity to strengthen its long-term financial position while sharpening institutional focus and impact. Reporting directly to the President, and also serving as the Treasurer and Assistant Secretary to the WMU Board of Trustees and the Treasurer of the WMU Foundation, the CFO is as a key member of the executive leadership team and a critical leader for all financial, operational, and resource allocation matters across the University.

Further information about the CFO role and the University is available on the President's Search Website and the formal Prospectus.

Western Michigan University and the Search Advisory Committee invite inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for Budget Chief Financial Officer. Individuals who wish to be considered as candidates by the Search Advisory Committee should provide a copy of their résumé or curriculum vitae along with a bullet-point summary of key accomplishments in each leadership role held. A letter of interest is welcomed but not required.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent via email to:
Charles Kaler & Randy Woodson
CSA Search & Consulting LLC
WMU.CFO@csasearch.consulting

All applications, inquiries, discussions, and nominations will be considered strictly confidential.

Western Michigan University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, complies with applicable federal and state laws and University policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment.

Western Michigan University seeks a strategic, forward-looking leader to serve as Senior Vice President for Budget and Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This role is central to advancing the University’s mission by ensuring long-term financial sustainability, enabling student success and aligning institutional resources with areas of greatest academic distinction and societal impact.

Western Michigan University is at a pivotal moment, with a significant opportunity to strengthen its long-term financial position while sharpening institutional focus and impact. Reporting directly to the President, and also serving as the Treasurer and Assistant Secretary to the WMU Board of Trustees and the Treasurer of the WMU Foundation, the CFO is as a key member of the executive leadership team and a critical leader for all financial, operational, and resource allocation matters across the University.

Further information about the CFO role and the University is available on the President's Search Website and the formal Prospectus.

Western Michigan University and the Search Advisory Committee invite inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Senior Vice President for Budget Chief Financial Officer. Individuals who wish to be considered as candidates by the Search Advisory Committee should provide a copy of their résumé or curriculum vitae along with a bullet-point summary of key accomplishments in each leadership role held. A letter of interest is welcomed but not required.

Confidential inquiries, nominations, and applications should be sent via email to:
Charles Kaler & Randy Woodson
CSA Search & Consulting LLC
WMU.CFO@csasearch.consulting

All applications, inquiries, discussions, and nominations will be considered strictly confidential.

Western Michigan University, an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, complies with applicable federal and state laws and University policies prohibiting discrimination and harassment.