Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Help Accelerate New Mexico

At the University of New Mexico Foundation, we believe philanthropy has the power to
transform
lives,
strengthen communities, and expand opportunity across New Mexico. As we advance Accelerate New Mexico, our
bold campaign to create
lasting
impact through education, research, health, innovation, and student success, we are seeking a strategic and
values-driven Chief
Financial
Officer (CFO) to help shape the future of our organization.

This is more than a finance
leadership role — it is an
opportunity to
steward resources that fuel transformational change and ensure the Foundation’s long-term
sustainability and impact.

Reporting
directly to the President & CEO, the CFO serves as an integral member of the executive
leadership team, providing strategic
financial
vision, trusted counsel, and operational leadership to support the Foundation’s mission and
growth.

Why This Role
Matters

The
CFO plays a critical role in advancing the Foundation’s mission by ensuring
financial strength, transparency, and
stewardship. This leader
will collaborate across the organization and with University partners to
guide financial strategy, manage
investments and risk, support
philanthropic growth, and help drive enterprise-wide decision-making.

The successful candidate will
embody our ExCITE Core
Values:

Excellence

Champion high
standards, strong financial stewardship, and operational
effectiveness that position the
Foundation for long-term success.

Collaboration

Partner closely with Foundation colleagues,
University stakeholders, the
President & CEO, Board of Trustees,
and external partners to support shared goals and mission impact.

Integrity

Ensure
financial transparency,
regulatory compliance, ethical decision-making, and stewardship of donor resources.

Tenacity

Lead
through
complexity and change with resilience, strategic thinking, and a focus on sustainable outcomes.

Engagement

Foster a
culture of mentorship, accountability, inclusion, and meaningful connection across teams and stakeholders.

What
You’ll Do

As
CFO, you will:

• Serve as a trusted strategic advisor to the President & CEO and
  executive leadership
  team
• Lead
  financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and organizational financial strategy
• Oversee
  accounting,
  treasury, audit, tax, and
  financial reporting functions
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls and enterprise
  financial risk
  management
• Work
  closely with the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) and support the Investment Committee in
  endowment
  stewardship
• Partner
  with colleagues on gift administration, donor restrictions, and philanthropic financial
  modeling
• Develop key financial dashboards
  and metrics to support strategic and Board decision-making
• Lead and mentor a
  high-performing
  finance team
• Drive
  continuous improvement in financial systems, reporting tools, and operational
  processes

What We’re Looking For

We seek a
collaborative and visionary financial executive with:

• Proven success in senior
  finance leadership (CFO, Controller, or
  equivalent)
• Deep expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and
  organizational
  stewardship
• Experience with complex
  investment portfolios, including public and private equity
• Strong
  understanding of
  GAAP, GASB, audits, tax compliance, and
  internal controls
• Exceptional communication and
  relationship-building
  skills
• Experience working with governing boards
  and executive leadership
• A leadership style
  grounded in collaboration,
  mentorship, and accountability
• A passion for
  mission-driven work and organizational impact

Minimum
Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance,
  Business Administration, or related
  field
• CPA
  certification required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and
  accounting leadership
  experience
• Experience with
  financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, tax filings, audits, and
  compliance
• Experience supervising and developing teams

Preferred: Master’s degree and experience in nonprofit
organizations, higher education, foundations, or endowment
management.

Compensation

Salary Range:
$177,900 – $227,800

Compensation is commensurate with experience and
qualifications.

Why Join the University of
New Mexico Foundation?

Join a
mission-driven organization committed to
strengthening the future of New Mexico through
philanthropy and partnership. At the University of
New Mexico Foundation, your expertise will
help advance opportunities for students,
faculty, research, health, and communities across the
state.

As part of our team, you will
work alongside passionate professionals
dedicated to making a meaningful impact while living our
ExCITE values of Excellence, Collaboration,
Integrity, Tenacity, and
Engagement.

Benefits & Perks

We value the well-being and
success of our employees and
offer a
comprehensive and competitive benefits package that supports you professionally and personally,
including:

• Comprehensive
  medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Retirement benefits and with
  generous
  employer contribution and match
• Professional development and continuing education
  opportunities
• Employee
  wellness and
  support programs
• Flexible work arrangements where appropriate
• Meaningful
  work that directly impacts
  students, education,
  and communities across New Mexico

Work Schedule & Location

• Location is on-site at
  700 Lomas Blvd.
  Ne, Albuquerque, NM 87102
• Monday–Friday 8am – 5pm
• Ability and willingness to work
  extended hours,
  including evenings or
  weekends as needed

Ready to Help Accelerate New Mexico?

If you are a strategic
financial
leader who values
stewardship, collaboration, and mission-driven impact, we invite you to apply and join us in shaping the future
of New
Mexico.

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