What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Ambassador Personnel, Inc.?
Ambassador Personnel, Inc. has an exciting direct hire opportunity for an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
Position Summary
The CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership for a mission-driven private nonprofit university in Georgia. Reporting directly to the President, the CFO oversees all financial operations, ensures fiscal sustainability, and supports the institution’s long-term growth and academic excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with the university’s mission and goals
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and analysis
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, audits, and regulatory requirements
- Manage cash flow, investments, institutional debt, and endowment performance
- Lead financial reporting and present insights to the Board of Trustees
- Oversee departments including finance, accounting, procurement, and risk management
- Partner with academic and administrative leaders on resource allocation and program development
- Strengthen financial systems, controls, and operational efficiency
- Support fundraising initiatives and collaborate with advancement teams
Qualifications
- Masters’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
- 5 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in higher education or nonprofit sector
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP) and regulatory compliance
- Proven experience working with boards, audits, and complex financial structures
- Demonstrated strategic thinking and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Preferred Experience
- Experience in private higher education
- Familiarity with endowment management and donor-restricted funds
- Current CPA Licensure
Ambassador is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other attribute protected by law.