Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer

Hofstra University, a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, invites nominations and applications for the role of Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer.

Hofstra University enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate students and nearly 4,000 graduate students in 13 schools, which feature a variety of departments, as well as a number of institutes and centers. Hofstra offers 180 undergraduate programs and approximately 190 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Professions and Human Services, Engineering and Applied Science, and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1 and the average undergraduate class size is 21. Athletics contribute to the vibrance of the Hofstra community, with 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association.

The new Senior Vice President will join the institution as it ushers in a new era with the appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, as well as a new provost, Dr. Charlie Riordan, in July 2022. This new leadership is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University. Hofstra is expected to be officially recognized as a Carnegie R2 university within the next 6 months. In addition, Hofstra recently launched an ambitious ten-year strategic plan, Hofstra 100, which reaches out to the University's centennial in 2035. This plan bridges Hofstra's century of excellence to the student-centric, technology-forward needs of the next era. In collaboration with the president, University leadership, and the Board of Trustees, the new senior vice president will serve both as a lead fiscal steward of the University and as a key strategic advisor for the president, supporting a community dedicated to faculty excellence, student success, and organizational agility as it strives to achieve its strategic aspirations.

Reporting to the president, the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Financial Affairs and Treasurer will play a critical leadership role in advancing Hofstra's strategic goals. The SVP serves as a member of the senior leadership team at Hofstra University, responsible for leading and overseeing the institution's financial strategy, facilities and operations, and stewardship. This position provides strategic leadership to ensure the financial health, sustainability, and operational efficiency of the institution while supporting its mission, strategic priorities, and academic objectives. The facilities and operations division will begin reporting to the SVP at the start of their tenure, which will provide an opportunity to explore and capitalize on new partnerships and synergies among financial planning, facilities, and operations.

The new executive will have at least 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in financial systems and operations, including successful fiscal, administrative leadership, and managerial experience in senior level positions, preferably in higher education or a comparable sector. An earned master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field is required as is a demonstrated understanding of GAAP. A CPA license in NY State is strongly preferred. The compensation range for this position is $475,000 - $525,000 and information about employee benefit offerings can be found here.

All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile which can be found at WittKieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting Hofstra University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by February 3, 2025.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer's candidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to Lucy Leske, Sarah Palmer, and Kim Migoya at:

HofstraSVPCFO@wittkieffer.com

Hofstra University is an EO/AA/ADA educator and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, or religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs. Hofstra University admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to its students.

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