Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

Job Category: Senior Administration Requisition Number: CHIEF002314

Posted: December 19, 2025

Full-Time

On-site Gainesville, FL 32611, USA

Description

The University Athletic Association at the University of Florida is searching for a Chief Financial Officer to oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and portfolio management of all UAA assets, as well as managing all financing activities. The CFO leads the business office team, ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and the organizations financial policies, while promoting transparency, accountability, and long-term fiscal sustainability. The CFO serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic insight and guidance on financial matters to support informed decision-making across the organization. This role works closely with external auditors, financial institutions, and investment advisors to safeguard the organization's assets and ensure sound financial practices. This position requires the incumbent to have strong analytical, leadership and operational insight; effective interpersonal, and communication skills; the ability to lead and develop a team; engage effectively with others of diverse cultures or backgrounds, including high energy, intense personalities; and work a non-standard work week which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, and some overnight travel. This posting will remain open until a qualified candidate is chosen.

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting Seven years of accounting, banking, or finance related work experience Five years of supervisory experience Preferred Qualifications: Master's Degree in an appropriate area of specialization Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) Private industry experience

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package including but not limited to health, dental, life, LTD, AD&D, pension plan (upon eligibility), athletic event tickets, employee events and recognition programs as well as possible relocation assistance. Competitive compensation package commensurate with candidate's previous experience and qualifications. You can view our full benefits guide on the official job posting.

Additional Information:

Interviews may be conducted prior to the closing date, but no offer of employment will be extended until after the position closes. Once an official offer is extended and accepted, the candidate will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and will be contingent on satisfactory background screening results. The candidate will also be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. The University Athletic Association, Inc. is an at-will employer, a separate company from the University of Florida and not a state employer. We are proud to be a drug free tobacco free workplace.

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