Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP-CFO)

Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP-CFO)

Job no: 499375
Work type: Non-Classified/Professional
Location: Boise, ID
Categories: Administration and Business Operations, Senior-Level

As Idaho's largest state-supported University and a rapidly ascending research institution, Boise State is positioned for transformational growth. This opportunity comes at a pivotal moment in the University's trajectory following the appointment of Dr. David W. Hahn as Boise State's eighth president, ushering in a new era of leadership and strategic advancement.

Located in the scenic, vibrant capital city of Boise, Idaho, Boise State University is growing and progressing in many positive ways. Having recently achieved R2 classification with aspirations for R1 status, the University has expanded its research portfolio by 43% over the past five years. Enrollment reached a record 28,500 students in fall 2025, reflecting its strong appeal in the dynamic capital city of Boise. Boise State is also ahead of schedule in its $500 million Unbridled fundraising campaign, already securing more than $477 million toward its 2028 goal. Nationally recognized for its Division I athletics, the Broncos officially joined the Pac-12 Conference on July 1, 2026, further elevating the University's profile as a catalyst for innovation, economic development, and community impact.

Reporting directly to the President, the VP-CFO serves as a key member of the President's Executive Team, providing strategic financial leadership for all aspects of the University's fiscal operations. The VP-CFO partners closely with the University's Administrative Council to gain insights and develop alignment with leaders across campus. This leader also plays a key role in collaborating with external stakeholders through the Idaho State Board of Education, the Idaho Division of Financial Management, and the Legislative Finance Committee to advance Boise State's mission of student success, research excellence, and community engagement. This role demands a collaborative leader who can navigate the complexities of public higher education finance while driving innovation and operational excellence in support of the University's ambitious Blueprint for Success strategic plan.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, along with proven organizational, analytical, financial, and communication abilities. Candidates should be forward-thinking, enthusiastic, and entrepreneurial. A bachelor's degree in accounting, business, public administration, or a related field is required, along with at least five years of recent experience in public higher education or a related field. Preferred qualifications include a master's degree and 10 years of experience in fiscal management, with at least five years in an executive role, such as CFO, vice president, or associate vice president.

Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as providedfor by federal, state, and local law. The university does not discriminate in employment opportunities or actions on the basis of any status orclass protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualifiedemployees in all job titles. All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, and local law.If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Boise State University is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment as providedfor by federal, state, and local law. The university does not discriminate in employment opportunities or actions on the basis of any status orclass protected under applicable federal, state, and local law. The University endeavors to recruit, hire, train, and promote the most qualifiedemployees in all job titles. All other personnel actions are administered without regard to protected class under federal, state, and local law.If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io .

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Each year, Boise State University prepares an Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report as part of the University's commitment to safety and security on campus and in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Police and Crime Statistics Act. The report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on the main Boise State campus, all of Boise State's separate campuses, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Boise State, and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from Boise State's campuses. Also included in the report are the University's institutional policies and procedures concerning campus security, including those related to sexual assault, campus alerts, drug and alcohol use, and others.You can obtain a copy of the report by accessing the following website or you can request a copy of the report by contacting the University's Department of Public Safety at 2245 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83706; by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io ; or by sending an email to View email address on click.appcast.io

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report