Senior Vice President of Finance and Administration

About the Company

Distinguished technical design & engineering university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1904

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Colleges & Universities
• Education
• Wentworth Institute of Technology

Specialties

• architecture
• computer science and systems
• construction management
• design
• engineering
• engineering technology
• and business management

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration to provide strategic oversight of budgeting, financial planning, analysis, and stewardship of the institution's resources. The successful candidate will be a key partner in the development of the company's financial strategy, ensuring that operational and capital resources are deployed in alignment with the strategic plan. This executive will be responsible for a portfolio of divisional units, including finance, IT, human resources, and legal compliance, and will be expected to lead transformational initiatives, collaborate with academic and student affairs leaders, and staff the Resources and Audit Committees of the Board of Trustees.Applicants for the SVP role at the company should have a proven track record in finance and administrative leadership, with a strong preference for those with experience in a higher education setting. The role requires a candidate with a bachelor's degree (an advanced degree is preferred) and a background in areas such as financial management, business acumen, and strategic planning. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned manager, collaborative, transparent, and an excellent communicator. Experience in managing banking relationships, debt financing, and capital raising, as well as a history of working with governance structures, is highly valued. The SVP will be instrumental in driving the company's financial growth objectives, ensuring operational efficiency, and promoting a culture of inclusive excellence.

Hiring Manager Title
President, Mark Thompson

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance