Hofstra University
Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
🇺🇸
Hempstead, NY
🕑
Full-Time
💰
$475K - $525K
💻
Finance
🗓️
March 25th, 2026
GAAP
Edtech.com's Summary
Hofstra University is hiring a Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer. The Senior Vice President will lead and oversee the university's financial strategy, facilities, and operations, ensuring financial health, sustainability, and operational efficiency while advancing Hofstra's strategic priorities and academic goals.
Highlights
- Lead and oversee financial strategy, facilities, and operations at Hofstra University.
- Serve as a member of the president's cabinet and senior leadership team.
- Provide strategic leadership to ensure financial health and operational efficiency.
- Direct responsibility for facilities and operations division.
- Require at least 15 years of experience in financial systems and senior-level fiscal leadership, preferably in higher education.
- Must hold a master's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Salary range between $475,000 and $525,000, plus a university-provided vehicle.
- Support a community focused on faculty excellence, student success, and organizational agility.
- Oversee efforts to implement creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial financial strategies and solutions.
Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer Full Description
Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
WittKieffer is assisting Hofstra University in this search. Please see below for application instructions.
Position Details
Position Information
About Hofstra | Hofstra University, a nationally ranked and recognized private university in Hempstead, New York, invites nominations and applications for the role of Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer.
Hofstra University enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate students and nearly 4,000 graduate students in 13 schools, which feature a variety of departments, as well as a number of institutes and centers. Hofstra offers 175 undergraduate programs and approximately 200 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Professions and Human Services, Engineering and Applied Science, and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1, and the average undergraduate class size is 21. Athletics contribute to the vibrance of the Hofstra community, with 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The new Senior Vice President will join a dynamic leadership team that has been steering the institution into an exciting new era, following the appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, and provost, Dr. Charlie Riordan, in July 2022. The leadership team is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University. In 2025, Hofstra University earned the distinction of a High Spending and Doctorate Production University (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in the University’s academic and research trajectory. In addition, Hofstra recently launched an ambitious ten-year strategic plan, Hofstra 100, which reaches out to the University’s centennial in 2035. This plan focuses on academic excellence and bridges Hofstra’s century of growth and accomplishment to the student-centric, technology-forward needs of the next era. In collaboration with the president, University leadership, and the Board of Trustees, the new senior vice president will serve both as a lead fiscal steward of the University and as a key strategic advisor for the president, supporting a community dedicated to faculty excellence, student success, and organizational agility as it strives to achieve its strategic aspirations.
Position Title | Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
Position Number | 899023
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | Office of the President (division)
Department | Financial Affairs
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the president, the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Financial Affairs and Treasurer will play a critical leadership role in advancing Hofstra’s strategic goals. The SVP serves as a member of the president’s cabinet and a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading and overseeing the institution’s financial strategy, facilities and operations, and stewardship. This position provides strategic leadership to ensure the institution’s financial health, sustainability, and operational efficiency, while supporting its mission, strategic priorities, and academic objectives. With direct oversight and responsibility for the facilities and operations division, the SVP will be positioned to cultivate and advance new partnerships and synergies among financial planning, facilities, and operations.
The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to Hofstra’s mission and will be energized by the future opportunities for Hofstra University. The community desires a leader who has demonstrated experience and acumen in fiscal responsibility and brings a reputation for advancing and implementing creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial strategies and solutions. The leader will bring a deep understanding of financial modeling and analysis, budgeting, and capital and financial transactions; an understanding of current and future trends in higher education; a demonstrated ability to implement strategies to support the long-term financial success of an institution; and a commitment to clear and thoughtful communication with constituents.
Qualifications | The new executive will have at least 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in financial systems and operations, including successful fiscal, administrative leadership, and managerial experience in senior level positions, preferably in higher education or a comparable sector. An earned master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field is required as is a demonstrated understanding of GAAP.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions | All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Hofstra University in this search. Applications will be received until the position is filled, however, we strongly encourage candidates to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Jessica Herrington, Sarah Palmer, and Kim Migoya at HofstraSVP@wittkieffer.com
Deadline | Open until filled
Date Posted | 03/24/2026
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $475,000 - $525,000, plus University provided vehicle
Hofstra University enrolls over 6,000 undergraduate students and nearly 4,000 graduate students in 13 schools, which feature a variety of departments, as well as a number of institutes and centers. Hofstra offers 175 undergraduate programs and approximately 200 graduate programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Business, Communication, Education, Health Professions and Human Services, Engineering and Applied Science, and Honors studies, as well as a School of Law and a School of Medicine. The student-faculty ratio is 13 to 1, and the average undergraduate class size is 21. Athletics contribute to the vibrance of the Hofstra community, with 21 varsity sports teams that compete at the NCAA Division I level in the Colonial Athletic Association.
The new Senior Vice President will join a dynamic leadership team that has been steering the institution into an exciting new era, following the appointment of its ninth and first female president, Dr. Susan Poser, in August 2021, and provost, Dr. Charlie Riordan, in July 2022. The leadership team is investing heavily in academic programs for students while also growing the scholarly and research enterprise and reputation of the University. In 2025, Hofstra University earned the distinction of a High Spending and Doctorate Production University (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, marking a significant milestone in the University’s academic and research trajectory. In addition, Hofstra recently launched an ambitious ten-year strategic plan, Hofstra 100, which reaches out to the University’s centennial in 2035. This plan focuses on academic excellence and bridges Hofstra’s century of growth and accomplishment to the student-centric, technology-forward needs of the next era. In collaboration with the president, University leadership, and the Board of Trustees, the new senior vice president will serve both as a lead fiscal steward of the University and as a key strategic advisor for the president, supporting a community dedicated to faculty excellence, student success, and organizational agility as it strives to achieve its strategic aspirations.
Position Title | Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer
Position Number | 899023
Position Category | Administration
School/Division | Office of the President (division)
Department | Financial Affairs
Full-Time or Part-Time | Full-Time
Description | Reporting to the president, the Senior Vice President (SVP) for Financial Affairs and Treasurer will play a critical leadership role in advancing Hofstra’s strategic goals. The SVP serves as a member of the president’s cabinet and a member of the senior leadership team, responsible for leading and overseeing the institution’s financial strategy, facilities and operations, and stewardship. This position provides strategic leadership to ensure the institution’s financial health, sustainability, and operational efficiency, while supporting its mission, strategic priorities, and academic objectives. With direct oversight and responsibility for the facilities and operations division, the SVP will be positioned to cultivate and advance new partnerships and synergies among financial planning, facilities, and operations.
The successful candidate for this position will demonstrate a commitment to Hofstra’s mission and will be energized by the future opportunities for Hofstra University. The community desires a leader who has demonstrated experience and acumen in fiscal responsibility and brings a reputation for advancing and implementing creative, innovative, and entrepreneurial strategies and solutions. The leader will bring a deep understanding of financial modeling and analysis, budgeting, and capital and financial transactions; an understanding of current and future trends in higher education; a demonstrated ability to implement strategies to support the long-term financial success of an institution; and a commitment to clear and thoughtful communication with constituents.
Qualifications | The new executive will have at least 15 years of experience in increasingly responsible positions in financial systems and operations, including successful fiscal, administrative leadership, and managerial experience in senior level positions, preferably in higher education or a comparable sector. An earned master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field is required as is a demonstrated understanding of GAAP.
Preferred Qualifications |
Special Instructions | All applications, nominations, and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile.
WittKieffer is assisting Hofstra University in this search. Applications will be received until the position is filled, however, we strongly encourage candidates to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration. Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer’s candidate portal. Nominations and inquiries can be directed to: Jessica Herrington, Sarah Palmer, and Kim Migoya at HofstraSVP@wittkieffer.com
Deadline | Open until filled
Date Posted | 03/24/2026
EEO Statement | Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary/Salary Range | $475,000 - $525,000, plus University provided vehicle
Additional Information
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.
*Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.
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