University of Cincinnati Foundation

Chief Financial Officer

Cincinnati, OH

The University of Cincinnati Foundation seeks a forward thinking, collaborative, business-minded, and people-centric leader to serve as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The University of Cincinnati Foundation (UCF) is the designated fundraising and alumni relations arm of the University of Cincinnati (UC) and UC Health. A 501(c)(3) organization, the UCF was created in 1975 as an entity to raise, receive, invest, and distribute funds on behalf of the University of Cincinnati. In the most recent fiscal year, the UCF booked annual commitments totaling just under $170 million on behalf of the University and UC Heath and provided a comprehensive suite of services to over 350,000+ living alumni of the University and many thousands of former patients of UC Health. Its relationship with UC Health is managed through a contract to oversee fundraising activities on behalf of the UC Health Foundation. The UCF oversees an endowment totaling over $2 billion, which is managed by a professional investment group employed by the University through a contract between the University and the UCF. In June 2024, UCF concluded its $2 billionNext, Nowcampaign, showcasing the UCF as a powerful advancement operation with strong results and a compelling future.

This position will report directly to O. Richard (Rich) Bundy, III, the President of the University of Cincinnati Foundation and Vice President of Advancement at the University of Cincinnati. The CFO will be a key executive team member and will be responsible for leading and managing the financial aspects of Advancement to ensure the organization's long-term sustainability and efficiency.

The University of Cincinnati Foundation has arrived at a critical inflection point in its history. With the reputation and stature of the University of Cincinnati continuing to grow, the University joining the BIG 12 athletic conference, and UC seeing continued enrollment growth beyond 53,000 students, the University has emerged as a premier, public, urban research university dedicated to undergraduate, graduate, and professional education, experience-based learning, and research. UCF is experiencing exciting growth and is introducing innovations to the organization that will set it apart for the future. As part of its growth strategy, it is seeking a dynamic and experienced CFO with strong financial acumen and business operations expertise to drive innovation and enhance UCF's impact. In addition, this individual must be passionate about building a positive culture and developing future leaders.

The CFO is expected to maintain high ethical standards and the trust of colleagues (both internal and external), the President of the Foundation, the UCF Board of Trustees, UC President, and CEO of UC Health. This leader will lead a team of 14 professionals.

The successful candidate will have experience in strategic financial planning, bank and audit relationship management, board relations, capital generation, reporting and analysis, risk management, real estate, and complex charitable gift structures. The candidate should have a proven track record of increasing responsibility, and successful results in leading financial strategy, budgeting, and/or business operations teams within a complex organization, preferably with significant experience in the non-profit sector.

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 available atwww.wittkieffer.com.

WittKieffer is assisting the University of Cincinnati Foundation in this search, which will remain open until an appointment is made.

Application materials should be submitted using WittKieffer'scandidate portal.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Mercedes Chacn Vance, Greg Duyck, and Jevon Walton
UCincFndnCFO@wittkieffer.com

What the Foundation Offers

The anticipated starting salary range for the Chief Financial Officer role is $260,000to $300,000 annually. When determining final offer amount the UC Foundation considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, external market data, as well as, market and business considerations when making compensation decisions.

At the UC Foundation, we understand the importance of providing both a desirable work environment as well as benefits that provide our employee's peace of mind and work/life balance. We offer a total rewards package inclusive of performance based bonus, as well as, competitive health and wellness benefits, tuition remission, retirement with employer match, paid parental leave, and paid vacation, sick time and holidays, including calendar year-end closing. To learn more, visit ourcareerspage.

At the University of Cincinnati Foundation, we seek talented, collaborative and mission-focused individuals to join our advancement team in driving philanthropic support for the University of Cincinnati and UC Health. We are committed to diversity, equity, and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages. We are taking steps to meet that commitment. We especially encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including women, people of color, LGBTQ+ people, and people who are differently abled.

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