Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Clemson University invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO provides leadership, management, and oversight of the University's Division of Finance, an enterprise portfolio that includes financial operations, budget and financial planning, capital planning, facilities, university real estate, insurance and risk services, environmental health and safety, and the municipal court, among other areas. This leader identifies strategic financial opportunities and challenges, advises the President on financial strategy, and puts those strategies into practice across the University and its related organizations.

The CFO plays a vital role in safe guarding Clemson's financial health and positioning the University for long-term success. Core responsibilities include setting financial policies, accounting standards, and internal controls; providing executive oversight of audited financial statements, the annual budget, and required federal and state submissions; and ensuring the efficient operation of the University’s accounting, budgeting, and procurement systems. The CFO also leads the strategy for long-range operating and capital financial planning across the enterprise, ensuring financial strategies align with institutional strategic plans and guide strategic decision-making by the President and senior administrators.

The CFO reports to the President and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team. The CFO is the financial executive liaison to the Board of Trustees and its relevant committees, serves on key University committees at the President's direction, and represents the University as a financial spokesperson with internal and external stakeholders, including rating agencies, financial advisors, and the University's related organizations.