Chief Financial Officer
About the role
The CFO serves as the University's chief financial officer and provides strategic leadership for all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, treasury management, audits, investments, debt management, risk management, procurement, and financial planning. The CFO works closely with senior leadership and supports the financial work of the Board of Trustees.
Responsibilities
- Strategic leadership for all financial operations
- Budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting
- Treasury management, audits, investments, debt management, risk management, procurement, and financial planning
- Closely work with senior leadership and support the financial work of the Board of Trustees
Requirements
- A master's degree in a relevant field
- Progressively responsible financial leadership experience
- Experience in higher education, nonprofit finance, strategic planning, capital projects, mergers or acquisitions, and ERP systems preferred
- CPA preferred
Qualifications
- Dynamic environment for an experienced financial leader
- Help shape the future of a growing institution
Skills
- Financial leadership
- Strategic planning
- ERP systems
Benefits
- Diverse and inclusive workplace
Pay
N/A
Schedule
N/A
Contact Information
Applications Should Include: - Letter of interest - Resume - List of three professional references Submit Materials To: Office of the President Batten University 5817 Wesleyan Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23455 Email: employment@vwu.edu Preference will be given to applications received by July 15, 2026.
About Us
Batten University (batten.edu) is Coastal Virginia's premier university of the liberal arts and sciences. Situated on a 300-acre park-like campus in Virginia Beach, Batten University annually enrolls more than 5,000 learners in all programs in all locations, including nearly 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs. Students thrive in average class sizes of 12, and nearly 90 percent of new graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within one year of graduation. Through its Environmental Guiding Principles, the University incorporates a commitment to sustainability in every aspect of campus life. Batten University is an inclusive community dedicated to scholarship and service grounded in the liberal arts and sciences, inspiring students to build meaningful lives through engagement in Coastal Virginia's dynamic metropolitan region, the nation and the world.
Location
Batten University has often been defined by its desirable and unique location in Coastal Virginia. Located in Virginia Beach, the University is just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay on a beautiful 300-acre park-like campus. The area is home to a host of business, governmental, and cultural institutions, as well as rich historical and natural resources. Nestled in the heart of one of Virginia’s largest metropolitan areas, Batten University is physically insulated from the bustle of the city traffic, and yet the vast resources of its surrounding urban area are easily accessible. Our region is proud of its vibrant city life, sandy beaches, and rich history.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Batten University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered on the basis of skills, experience, and qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, national and ethnic origin, age, marital status, covered veteran status, sexual orientation, the presence of non-job-related medical disability, or any other legally protected status.