Executive Vice President for Finance & Administration

The University of Indianapolis seeks a strategic, accomplished Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration (EVP F&A) to steward a strong financial position and enable the next phase of institutional growth. Reporting directly to the President and serving as one of two Executive Vice Presidents, the EVP F&A is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and Board liaison, partnering closely with the EVP for Academic Affairs to align resources with mission and student success.Leadership Scope The EVP F&A provides executive oversight for finance, HR, facilities, IT, procurement, and auxiliary enterprises, driving operational excellence, compliance, and modernization across the university. Core priorities include:• Financial Strategy & Stewardship – Lead multi-year planning, annual budgeting, forecasting, treasury, cash, debt, and investment strategies; ensure strong credit ratings, internal controls, and clean audits.• Operational Excellence – Strengthen HR, facilities, IT, procurement, and auxiliaries; lead process improvement, data-driven decision support, and enterprise system upgrades.• Governance & Compliance – Ensure adherence to GAAP, FASB, tax, and regulatory requirements; manage enterprise risk; prepare and present regularly to the Board and ratings agencies.• Engagement – Collaborate across campus and with external stakeholders, vendors, auditors, lenders, and community partners.Candidate Profile • Mission-driven, collaborative, and forward-looking executive with integrity and exceptional communication skills.• Proven track record leading complex portfolios that include finance plus at least two other functions (HR, operations, IT, procurement, auxiliaries).• Demonstrated success engaging Boards, auditors, lenders, and ratings agencies.• Change leader adept at modernizing systems, building high-performing teams, and stewarding institutional growth.Qualifications Master’s degree and seven or more years of senior executive experience in finance andadministration. (CPA and higher education experience preferred.) Application Process Applications (resume and letter of interest) are due by December 2, 2025 . Semi-finalist interviews will be virtual; finalist interviews will be on campus. Target start date: February 2026. To ensure full consideration, please submit a resume and letter of interest by December 2, 2025 to . 

Created: 2025-12-04