Chief Financial Officer, Stanford Alumni Association

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in strategic finance and leadership roles. 
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or related field or a combination of education and relevant experience.  Master's degree preferred. 
• Experience leading large multi-functional teams including financial, IT, administrative, and customer-facing teams.
• Proven performance as a strategic and innovative thinker who plans and makes decisions within the framework of long-term desired strategic outcomes and short-term objectives.
• Highly inclusive management style, with the ability to foster partnerships, build relationships, work collaboratively across boundaries, and achieve performance and results through others towards clearly established goals.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to inspire and motivate. Comfortable playing a leading role in substantive strategy planning meetings at the board and executive management levels.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills; able to present information clearly and effectively to internal and external audiences, client groups and all levels of management. 
• Successful experience with organizational development and staff development, and a proven ability to create and manage change.
• Broad subject matter expertise in all aspects of CFO-type responsibilities including financial planning, management, reporting and controls, strategic planning, and project management. Demonstrated ability to apply financial and analytical skills based on a firm understanding of the organization’s mission, strategy, and operating principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work and interact effectively with a broad range of individuals representing a diverse set of skills, experiences, and perspectives and the ability to build coalitions and inter-functional teams to leverage synergistic relationships.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. 
• Positive, can-do attitude. The ultimate team player who leads by example. High energy; flexible and patient; humble; approachable and creative.
• Highly ethical; impeccable personal and professional integrity. Demonstrates integrity and honesty in decision making and in relationships.

Why Stanford is For You:

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

• Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
• A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
• A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
• Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
• Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

*The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

*Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

*Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.