Chief Financial Officer

Founded in 1916 by the Sisters of St. Joseph, the mission of St. Joseph’s University, New York is to provide a strong academic and value-oriented education at the undergraduate and graduate levels, rooted in a liberal arts tradition that supports provision for career preparation and enhancement. With distinct campuses in Brooklyn and Long Island, St. Joseph’s for over a century has been dedicated to providing a diverse population of students in the New York metropolitan area with an affordable education rooted in the liberal arts tradition. While proud of its Catholic tradition, St. Joseph’s is an independent and coeducational institution that provides a strong academic education at the undergraduate and graduate levels and offers more than 60 programs.

The CFO is the key adviser to the President, and partners with other senior leaders, on managing the financial affairs of the University. The CFO is also an important source of information, perspective and support to the Board of Trustees and its committees.

The CFO serves as a communicator to, and collaborator with, all stakeholders on the financial condition and prospects of the University. The CFO is responsible for budgeting and financial planning functions and for leading the alignment of financial and physical resources with the strategy and plans of the University. In partnership with the president, the CFO will develop multi-year plans for both finances and physical plant, including upgrades to IT and facilities. The CFO focuses on making the best use of the financial and physical assets in support of the objectives of the University. Cost control and risk management are components of that responsibility.

The CFO is responsible for the business operations of the University (accounting, physical plant, human resources, security, risk management) and for improving the timeliness, cost effectiveness, and efficiency of those operations. Sustaining a highly motivated, responsive and skilled team within the business departments is important.

The ideal candidate for the University position must hold a Master’s degree, demonstrate a commitment to the institution’s mission and values, and have a proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and managing diverse business functions. They should possess strong negotiation and communication skills, experience in leading diverse teams, improving efficiency through technology, managing security and facilities, and navigating higher education governance and business opportunities at an institution of comparable size and complexity. In addition, the candidate should demonstrate resilience in leading effectively through stress, navigating complexity and institutional challenge.

A complete leadership profile, along with additional information about the University, may be found here: https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/chief-financial-officer-st-joseph’s-university-new-york

APPLICATION PROCESSAll nominations, inquiries and applications will be received and evaluated in full confidence.

For best consideration, application materials should be received by May 1, 2026, and include:

• A letter of interest stating how the candidate’s experiences and qualifications connect with the desired leadership attributes and themes stated in the profile.
• Curriculum vitae/resume.
• Five professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. References will not be contacted without prior authorization from the candidate.

The annual salary range for this position is $250,000 to $300,000.

Applications should be in PDF format and submitted through the AGB Search portal at SJNY-CFO Application Portal

Nominations and inquiries should be sent to SJNY-CFO2026@agbsearch.com

The SJNY CFO search will be assisted by:

Shannon McCambridge, J.D., LL.MSenior Executive Consultantshannon.mccambridge@agbsearch.com 206.310.7560