Chief Financial Officer

Job Summary:

Frontier Nursing University is a private, non-profit, non-residential graduate school of nursing offering community-based, distance education programs leading to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree, the Master of Science in Nursing degree and/or post-graduate certificates in advanced practice nursing specialties. Our mission is to provide accessible nurse-midwifery and nurse practitioner education to prepare competent, entrepreneurial, ethical, and compassionate leaders in primary care to serve all individuals with an emphasis on women and families in diverse, rural, and underserved populations.

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Frontier Nursing University (FNU) reports to the President, is a key member of the President’s Cabinet and sits at the center of strategy, and financial management. The CFO provides financial leadership to advance the university’s mission, strategic goals, priorities, and operating objectives. In collaboration with the Board of Directors and the President, the CFO is responsible for financial management of the Frontier Nursing University (FNU) operations, oversight of the development and management of information technology. 

Supervisor Responsibility:

This position has direct managerial responsibility and oversight of the Controller/Accounting Departments. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

Finance 

• Ensure compliance regarding payroll matters, NACUBO standards, Department of Education requirements, and not-for-profit accounting

• Provide information as needed to the Board of Directors, the investment committee of the Board, and other Board committees. 

• Administer investment and fund transactions as directed by the Board. 

• Direct the treasury function for the FNU including management of cash-on-hand, banking relationships and forecasting of cash balances/needs. 

• Develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the FNU. 

• Direct the accounting functions including preparation of the annual budget, accurate and timely financial forecasting and reporting against budget, and audit support. 

• Prepare financial analyses in support of key decisions and initiatives. 

Leadership, Legal, and Commercial 

• Advise the president and administrators on all strategic operating, business, and financial initiatives involving the FNU. 

• Assist the President to continue strong strategic growth initiatives.

• Function as a key player in strategic planning linked to multiple-year budgets. 

• Provide executive leadership and maintain the highest standard of ethical conduct.

• Coordinate strategic alliances. 

• Manage contracts, including governmental reporting and compliance. 

• Analyze and administer renewals of employee benefits and insurance programs.

• Adhere to the elements of the Culture of Caring

• Provide service to the University through activities such as involvement in FNU shared governance (e.g. committees, workgroups), FNU sponsored activities (e.g. charity drives, community-outreach activities), and/or service to the profession (e.g. conference presentations, professional organization committee-work). 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities, proposing new ways of creating efficiencies, and guiding investment in people and systems.

• Proven effectiveness leading professionals in finance and accounting.

• Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with staff to develop and implement new processes and systems that increased efficiency.

• Excellent people skills, with experience collaborating in a diverse and dynamic team.

• Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented.

• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and a commitment to FNU’s mission. 

Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree (MBA preferred) in Business, Management or Finance

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA)

• Experience in financial management and accounting, ideally in the non-profit sector.

• Experience should include legal, audit, compliance, budget and resource development.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Must be able to access various departments of a given location.

Reporting Relationship:

This position reports directly to the FNU President. 

Work Location:

Versailles, KY-applicant must reside within a 50-mile radius of the Versailles Campus located at 2050 Lexington Road, Versailles, KY 40383.

Eligible for Hybrid telecommute agreement after 30 days of employment.