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Opening Date: 11/12/2026
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the College and provides leadership in the areas of finance, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises.
- Provides leadership for a staff of professional and support personnel in the Finance Division, including the development of annual goals and evaluation of performance.
- Ensures the College’s sound fiscal health and operational stability through prudent and ethical stewardship of the College’s financial resources in alignment with approved budgets and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
- Advises the President and Board of Trustees on critical financial matters and changes in federal and state statutes, regulations, and requirements that affect the College.
- Develops, monitors, and reports regularly and as requested to the President and the Board of Trustees on financial indicators.
- In collaboration with the Vice President for Planning and Compliance and Chief of Staff, establishes and facilitates a budget development process that is grounded in effective and responsive communication, aligns the budget with the College mission and strategic goals, and is based on direction and priorities established by the President and the Board of Trustees.
- Oversees internal processes related to preparation of annual audits, including working closely with external auditors, and ensures completion of audits in a timely manner.
- Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls and financial reporting standards and processes that ensure that the College’s fiscal, payroll, and procurement practices comply with external rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
- Works in collaboration with other senior-level administrators to ensure adherence to purchasing procedures and processes that allow for the efficient and economic procurement and delivery of and payment for goods and services, in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and College policies and procedures.
- Oversees the application for, administration of, compliance, and reporting on all grants and collaborates with other senior level administrators to determine which grants to apply for.
- Oversees administration and compliance of capital funding.
- Serves as the College liaison to the Middlesex College Foundation on financial matters.
- Oversees review of contracts with external entities and ancillary services, in consultation with other senior-level College administrators and College counsel as needed.
- Serves as the College’s finance and business operations representative on statewide affinity groups and other external entities as directed by the President.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree
- Certified Public Accountant license in the State of New Jersey
- Experience working in an educational environment
- Five (5) years’ experience in fiscal management
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in accounting and budget development
- Demonstrated experience using financial accounting technology
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and effectively communicate and present information contained in audited financial statements
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve business process issues
- Familiarity with GASB financial statement reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Executive-level experience reporting directly to a President or Chief Executive Officer
- Experience working in an educational institution in New Jersey
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Experience in project management
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
NJ First Act
Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Middlesex College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or disability.
Affirmative Action and Compliance Statement
Middlesex College is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The College will implement this policy to assure that the educational programs, activities, services, benefits and employment opportunities offered by the College are available to all persons regardless of sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, in accordance with State and Federal laws. All employees and students are expected to accept these principles and to reflect their spirit in everyday relationships with fellow employees and students. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Middlesex College, Chambers Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050.
Opening Date: 11/12/2026
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Serves as the Chief Financial Officer for the College and provides leadership in the areas of finance, payroll, purchasing, grants, and auxiliary enterprises.
- Provides leadership for a staff of professional and support personnel in the Finance Division, including the development of annual goals and evaluation of performance.
- Ensures the College’s sound fiscal health and operational stability through prudent and ethical stewardship of the College’s financial resources in alignment with approved budgets and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
- Advises the President and Board of Trustees on critical financial matters and changes in federal and state statutes, regulations, and requirements that affect the College.
- Develops, monitors, and reports regularly and as requested to the President and the Board of Trustees on financial indicators.
- In collaboration with the Vice President for Planning and Compliance and Chief of Staff, establishes and facilitates a budget development process that is grounded in effective and responsive communication, aligns the budget with the College mission and strategic goals, and is based on direction and priorities established by the President and the Board of Trustees.
- Oversees internal processes related to preparation of annual audits, including working closely with external auditors, and ensures completion of audits in a timely manner.
- Develops, implements, and maintains internal controls and financial reporting standards and processes that ensure that the College’s fiscal, payroll, and procurement practices comply with external rules and regulations and generally accepted accounting principles and standards.
- Works in collaboration with other senior-level administrators to ensure adherence to purchasing procedures and processes that allow for the efficient and economic procurement and delivery of and payment for goods and services, in compliance with federal, state, and local requirements and College policies and procedures.
- Oversees the application for, administration of, compliance, and reporting on all grants and collaborates with other senior level administrators to determine which grants to apply for.
- Oversees administration and compliance of capital funding.
- Serves as the College liaison to the Middlesex College Foundation on financial matters.
- Oversees review of contracts with external entities and ancillary services, in consultation with other senior-level College administrators and College counsel as needed.
- Serves as the College’s finance and business operations representative on statewide affinity groups and other external entities as directed by the President.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's degree
- Certified Public Accountant license in the State of New Jersey
- Experience working in an educational environment
- Five (5) years’ experience in fiscal management
- Supervisory experience
- Demonstrated experience in accounting and budget development
- Demonstrated experience using financial accounting technology
- Demonstrated ability to interpret and effectively communicate and present information contained in audited financial statements
- Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve business process issues
- Familiarity with GASB financial statement reporting requirements and generally accepted accounting principles
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Executive-level experience reporting directly to a President or Chief Executive Officer
- Experience working in an educational institution in New Jersey
- Experience working in higher education
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment
- Experience in project management
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
RETIREMENT: Pension Eligible
NJ First Act
Any Middlesex College employee hired after September 1, 2011 will have to meet the New Jersey residency law requirement.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Middlesex College is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, marital status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the armed forces of the United States, or disability.
Affirmative Action and Compliance Statement
Middlesex College is firmly committed to a policy of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. The College will implement this policy to assure that the educational programs, activities, services, benefits and employment opportunities offered by the College are available to all persons regardless of sex, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, nationality, color, marital status, civil union or domestic partnership status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap (and/or disability), service in the armed forces, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, refusal to submit to genetic tests, or refusal to make available results of genetic tests, in accordance with State and Federal laws. All employees and students are expected to accept these principles and to reflect their spirit in everyday relationships with fellow employees and students. Inquiries regarding compliance may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer, Middlesex College, Chambers Hall, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, New Jersey 08818-3050.
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Who's Hiring
- Tenet Healthcare11
- CVS Health6
- Jobot5
- a la C.A.R.T.E. Solutions5A
- ghj4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Services
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- Insurance
- Non-Profit & Social Services
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief financial and operations officer jobs.
- CPA, CFA, or MBA with demonstrated financial leadership at the C-suite level
- 10 or more years of progressive experience in finance and operations leadership
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite for financial and operational oversight
- Experience building and managing cross-functional teams including finance, HR, and supply chain
- Proven ability to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes
- Experience with capital raising, M&A due diligence, or integration of acquired business units
Tips for Your Chief Financial and Operations Officer Job Search
Quantify cost savings and revenue impact
Your resume needs numbers that reflect both the finance and operations halves of the role. Highlight percentage reductions in overhead, working capital improvements, and revenue growth you drove operationally, since hiring committees for this hybrid role expect proof across both disciplines.
Align your application to company stage
Early-stage companies want a chief financial and operations officer who can build systems from scratch, while established firms want someone who can optimize and scale. Tailor your cover letter to signal which mode you have done most recently and can do immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief financial and operations officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target board and investor communication experience
Many postings for this role require demonstrated experience presenting to boards or institutional investors. If you have it, create a dedicated bullet on your resume describing the cadence, audience size, and outcome of those presentations rather than burying it in a job description.
Prepare a cross-functional leadership case study
Interviewers for this dual role often ask you to walk through a moment where financial constraints and operational realities were in direct tension. Have a specific story ready that shows how you balanced both without delegating the conflict to others.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate compensation
Because the role combines two functions, the reporting structure and decision authority vary enormously by company. Before discussing salary, clarify which operational units fall under your remit and whether the CFO and COO functions are truly equal, since that shapes your leverage and long-term impact.
Chief Financial and Operations Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief financial and operations officers?
The companies hiring the most chief financial and operations officers right now include Tenet Healthcare, CVS Health, and Jobot, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, private equity-backed companies, and mid-market technology firms tend to post this role most frequently.
How many chief financial and operations officer jobs are remote?
About 52% of chief financial and operations officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the seniority and cross-functional coordination demands of the role. Financial planning and reporting responsibilities are more likely to allow remote flexibility, while operational oversight duties that require on-site presence tend to anchor the role to a physical location.
How do you become a chief financial and operations officer?
Most chief financial and operations officers reach the role by building deep expertise in one discipline, typically finance or operations, before taking on cross-functional leadership. Earning an MBA or CPA strengthens the financial side, while leading large teams and capital projects builds the operational credibility. Executives who have served as a CFO, COO, or VP across both functions are the most direct pipeline into this combined role.
Can I get hired as a chief financial and operations officer without direct C-suite experience?
Some companies, particularly founder-led startups and private equity portfolio companies under active transformation, will hire a first-time chief financial and operations officer who has held senior VP or director roles across both functions simultaneously. Your candidacy is strongest when you can point to a moment where you owned both the financial outcome and the operational execution of a major initiative, without a CFO or COO above you to absorb accountability.
What does the chief financial and operations officer interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a meeting with the CEO or founder, then separate conversations with the board, key department heads, and sometimes investors. A financial or operational case study or presentation is common in the later rounds. The process is longer than most executive searches because hiring managers are evaluating fit across two distinct functional domains before making a final decision.
Where can I find and apply to chief financial and operations officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief financial and operations officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that fit your industry background and seniority level, then apply directly to each listing that matches your experience.
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