Chief Financial Officer
Hope College
Hope College is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a pivotal leader who will guide the College through a period of significant momentum and opportunity. Reporting directly to the President and serving as an officer of the College, the CFO will act as both a strategic partner and chief steward of institutional resources, ensuring financial sustainability while advancing academic excellence, access and impact. As the architect of the College’s long-term financial vision, the CFO will design innovative financial models, advance capital planning and steward endowment resources to strengthen affordability, enhance the student experience and ensure the College’s continued vitality for generations to come.
The ideal candidate is a forward-looking, mission-driven leader who combines strategic insight with operational discipline and a collaborative spirit. They will bring the vision, integrity and expertise to lead a complex enterprise, inspire confidence across the community and contribute meaningfully to the College’s enduring legacy. The ability to work collaboratively with the President’s Cabinet, Board of Trustees and other campus leaders is essential.
About Hope College
Hope College is a four-year liberal arts institution where academic excellence and vibrant Christian faith unite in a welcoming, transformative community. Founded in 1866 and affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, the College offers a rigorous, residential education to about 3,300 students from more than 40 states and 25 countries. With 91 majors and programs, Hope provides a broad-based liberal arts curriculum that fosters intellectual curiosity, cross-disciplinary understanding and practical skills for life beyond college. Known for its collaborative student-faculty research, scholarship and creative work, Hope is nationally recognized for academic quality, professional preparation and a strong sense of community: ranked by U.S. News & World Report in 2024 among the top 100 liberal arts colleges and No. 27 nationally for undergraduate research and creative performance.
Location
Holland, Michigan
