Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Summary Of PositionReporting directly to the President, the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer ( CFO ) serves as University Treasurer and as Treasurer of the William Peace University Foundation, and is a principal financial and administrative partner to the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership. The VP/ CFO carries broad operational responsibility, including accounting, purchasing, contracting, budget development, cost controls, financial modeling and forecasting, investment management, facilities and public safety, bookstore and food services, information technology, and human resources, while also helping set and execute the financial strategy that supports Peace’s growth. That growth is real and accelerating. First-time-in-college enrollment stood at over 775 students in Fall 2025, with an 8% increase projected for Fall 2026. Transfer and online enrollments are each trending toward double-digit gains. Peace sits in the middle of the Raleigh Research Triangle, and the University is actively developing industry partnerships, federal grant funding, and external revenue streams to match the ambitions of that location. The person in this role will help build the financial systems and institutional relationships that let Peace take full advantage of those opportunities. The Vice President is accountable for leading in a way that models the University’s core values of: ● Focus on Students ● Inclusion, Belonging, and Respect ● Creativity and Innovation ● Excellence with Integrity ● Commitment to CommunityMinimum QualificationsRelevant BA/BS degree with seven years of experience related to accounting, finance, and business management or equivalent combination of education and experience Expertise with financial software Strong oral and written communication skills Demonstrated leadership integrity consistent with the University’s mission and values Ability to work effectively with others in a highly collaborative institutional environment. Experience with federal grant administration and compliance, including familiarity with Title III or comparable higher education grant programsPreferred QualificationsMaster’s degree in a related field CPA , CMA , or equivalent professional credential Demonstrated experience developing financial strategies and systems to support enrollment growth, expanded student services, and increased institutional scale Ability and enthusiasm to engage with local industry, corporate partners, and Research Triangle organizations to cultivate strategic partnerships, student internship pipelines, revenue-generating events, and external funding opportunities Three years or more similar or relevant experience in a senior leadership role in a higher education institution