Associate Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

Associate Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer

Date Posted: 02/27/26

Wabash College, a liberal arts college for men, seeks faculty and staff who are committed to providing quality engagement with students, high levels of academic challenge and support, and meaningful experiences that prepare students for life and leadership among diverse populations around the globe.

Job Overview:

The Associate Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer provides senior‑level leadership and strategic oversight for the College’s financial, auxiliary, and administrative operations. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, the Associate Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Treasurer is responsible for ensuring efficient, effective, and compliant operational systems, processes, and practices that support the institution’s mission and strategic priorities. This position partners closely with campus leaders to streamline operational processes, adopt technology tools, strengthen internal controls, and enhance service delivery across the College.

The position is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced financial and administrative professional to make an impact on the success of Wabash College. The position leads a team of 10 staff.

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial and Administrative Leadership

• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer on operational planning, policy development, and implementation of institutional initiatives.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for key business and operational functions, including accounting, finance, procurement, auxiliary services, risk management, real estate and property management, administrative systems, and reporting.
• Oversee vendor relationships and contract negotiations; ensure compliance with institutional policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices in higher education.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop staff; foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.
• Serve as a liaison to campus departments, providing guidance on business processes, procedures, and operational planning; training and support; and collaborate on process improvement initiatives.
• Apply risk assessment techniques to identify institutional risks and lead efforts to mitigate them through education, training, and risk transfer programs.
• Market, negotiate, and implement commercial insurance coverage for liability, property, builder’s risk, and other specialty coverage categories unique to higher education.
• Develop and coordinate business continuation for the campus community with senior leaders, committees, and staff professionals.

Budget and Financial Data Analytics

• Support budget development, financial analysis, management reporting, and ongoing monitoring in collaboration with the finance and accounting team.
• Direct adoption of emerging technologies to administrative operations and systems.
• Develop and monitory performance against benchmark standards and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Continuous Improvement and Compliance

• Lead continuous process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service while strengthening internal controls.
• Develop training and educational programs and platforms to ensure institutional success; apply quality assurance techniques to confirm understanding.
• Lead communication and training efforts for the finance, risk management, auxiliary operations, and other topics for the Treasurer’s Office.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience in finance and administrative leadership with a proven track record of success in managing people, processes, and projects.
• Strong strategic thinking and ability to align projects and priorities with strategic goals.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to develop talent and lead high‑performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills and discernment to interpret data, transform it to meaning, and make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Ability to drive results professionally, with high quality results.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related…