Since our founding in 1950, we've been on a mission to reimagine higher education, reshaping it around the dynamic needs of our students. Motivated by our motto inserviendo consumere (consumed in service), we believe education is not just about classrooms and textbooks—it's about nurturing passions, fostering innovation, and embracing a spirit of relentless curiosity. Whether you're a trailblazing high school graduate, a college transfer, or a seasoned professional seeking new horizons, Mercy University is your launchpad to excellence.
At Mercy University, we have been helping to empower generations of learners to break new ground, achieve forward momentum, and create lasting impact that ripples beyond themselves, to their families and communities. We offer more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs across six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Our student body of more than 9,000 students, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, thrives across our campuses in Westchester, the Bronx, and Manhattan, as well as online.
Mercy University stands as the largest private minority-serving institution and Hispanic-Serving Institution in the region, reflecting our long-standing commitment to educational access, and we have one of the lowest tuition rates of private, four-year colleges in the region. We have been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students. We proudly serve a highly diverse student body that reflects the vibrancy of the New York metropolitan area and for the fifth consecutive year, Mercy University ranked in the Best Regional Universities North category. We are also a regional leader in preparing health care professionals and are a leading provider of teacher education for New York City schools and surrounding communities. We are proud to have been recognized as the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022 by Westchester Magazine.
We bring an unwavering dedication to the motivated student and our commitment to quality, student support, affordability, and innovation remains as strong today as ever. And in this pivotal moment, we recognize that our mission of transformative education is more important than ever before. That's why we are expanding our reach—adding new services, new programs, and new ways to educate even more students as we continue to grow and evolve.
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As Mercy University positions for deepened impact and continued growth, we are seeking an outstanding financial leader to become our next Chief Financial Officer (CFO), overseeing an annual operating budget of $150M and an endowment of $350M. Accountable for Mercy's financial, investment, and risk management, the CFO will develop, drive, and embed an effective and innovative financial and operational strategy, complete with controls, systems, processes, and metrics that enable the organization to operate effectively and realize its growth potential. As a key member of the Leadership Team, the CFO will serve as the organization's primary financial leader, providing strategic counsel and championing and rallying the team in driving business priorities.
This is an ideal opportunity for a proven financial leader who is accustomed to managing a complex portfolio and aligns with our mission to provide quality, accessible education that helps students succeed and make a lasting impact on their communities.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The salary range for this role is $300,000–$350,000, with the final offer depending on the candidate's experience and alignment with the key skills required for the CFO position.
Comprehensive health care coverage through UnitedHealthCare Oxford
Dental plan options provided by UnitedHealthCare
Generous paid time off: vacation time, sick time, summer days, holidays, personal days & winter break
Job-protected leave for qualifying family or medical need
Retirement Plan includes Defined Contribution and Deferred Compensation plans, plus up to a 9% employer contribution for eligible employees
Tuition remission for employees, spouses/ domestic partners & dependents
Tuition exchange for dependents at participating schools
Gym reimbursement of $200 every 6 months for qualified employees
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Commuter Benefits
Qualified individuals, please apply at: https://www.on-ramps.com/jobs/3334
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