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Get Access To All JobsSenior Vice President for Business and Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
SMU invites nominations and applications for the Senior Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
SMU is on a clear upward trajectory, with its sights set on the forefront of America’s universities – growing its national prominence, advancing its research enterprise, and expanding its visibility through Atlantic Coast Conference competition. Located in Dallas, one of the country’s most dynamic economic and cultural centers, SMU is building on this momentum to accelerate its impact in the years ahead.
As SMU sharpens its strategic focus, the University is aligning around priorities that will define its next chapter: transformative teaching, research that matters, athletic impact, and exceptional experiences that develop principled leaders. This work - deeply connected to Dallas - continues to expand opportunity, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate SMU’s rise.
An independent, coeducational research university committed to academic freedom and open inquiry, SMU is home to eight schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences; Cox School of Business; Meadows School of the Arts; Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering; Dedman School of Law; Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies; Perkins School of Theology; and Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
Reporting to President Jay C. Hartzell and serving as a key member of the President’s Executive Council, the Senior Vice President and CFO is a central leader in shaping SMU’s next chapter. This is a pivotal role at a consequential moment – one that will help translate institutional ambition into sustained financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term impact.
The CFO will help align financial strategy, capital planning, administrative effectiveness, and institutional priorities in support of SMU’s academic mission and long-term aspirations. This role carries broad responsibility, including oversight of Finance and Planning, Human Resources, Facilities Planning and Management, Campus Services, Risk Management, University Police, and Contracts Administration. The role sits between a traditional chief financial officer and a broader chief administrative officer, with responsibility for core business and operating functions that shape the University’s financial health, workforce, campus environment, safety, and institutional effectiveness.
The successful candidate will be an intellectually nimble, strategically oriented, and highly collaborative executive who can combine financial acumen with sound judgment, operational leadership, and a service mindset toward the academic enterprise. This individual will be a trusted partner to the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, Board leadership, and senior colleagues—bringing creativity and candor to decisions that will shape the University’s future.
An advanced degree in finance, business administration or a related field is preferred.
SMU has retained Korn Ferry, a national executive recruiting firm, to assist with this search, which is being led by Vickie Antolini, Senior Client Partner; Beau Lambert, Senior Client Partner; and Anna Flagg, Senior Associate. All nominations, inquiries, and application materials should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled.
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal interest and relevant leadership experience. For priority consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence by Friday, July 3rd, 2026, to:
SMU-CFO@kornferry.com
The University will not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The University’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. These groups may be referred to as protected classes. This policy is intended to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
Senior Vice President for Business and Finance, and Chief Financial Officer
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
SMU invites nominations and applications for the Senior Vice President for Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer.
SMU is on a clear upward trajectory, with its sights set on the forefront of America’s universities – growing its national prominence, advancing its research enterprise, and expanding its visibility through Atlantic Coast Conference competition. Located in Dallas, one of the country’s most dynamic economic and cultural centers, SMU is building on this momentum to accelerate its impact in the years ahead.
As SMU sharpens its strategic focus, the University is aligning around priorities that will define its next chapter: transformative teaching, research that matters, athletic impact, and exceptional experiences that develop principled leaders. This work - deeply connected to Dallas - continues to expand opportunity, strengthen partnerships, and accelerate SMU’s rise.
An independent, coeducational research university committed to academic freedom and open inquiry, SMU is home to eight schools: Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences; Cox School of Business; Meadows School of the Arts; Bobby B. Lyle School of Engineering; Dedman School of Law; Moody School of Graduate and Advanced Studies; Perkins School of Theology; and Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development.
Reporting to President Jay C. Hartzell and serving as a key member of the President’s Executive Council, the Senior Vice President and CFO is a central leader in shaping SMU’s next chapter. This is a pivotal role at a consequential moment – one that will help translate institutional ambition into sustained financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term impact.
The CFO will help align financial strategy, capital planning, administrative effectiveness, and institutional priorities in support of SMU’s academic mission and long-term aspirations. This role carries broad responsibility, including oversight of Finance and Planning, Human Resources, Facilities Planning and Management, Campus Services, Risk Management, University Police, and Contracts Administration. The role sits between a traditional chief financial officer and a broader chief administrative officer, with responsibility for core business and operating functions that shape the University’s financial health, workforce, campus environment, safety, and institutional effectiveness.
The successful candidate will be an intellectually nimble, strategically oriented, and highly collaborative executive who can combine financial acumen with sound judgment, operational leadership, and a service mindset toward the academic enterprise. This individual will be a trusted partner to the President, Executive Vice President and Provost, Board leadership, and senior colleagues—bringing creativity and candor to decisions that will shape the University’s future.
An advanced degree in finance, business administration or a related field is preferred.
SMU has retained Korn Ferry, a national executive recruiting firm, to assist with this search, which is being led by Vickie Antolini, Senior Client Partner; Beau Lambert, Senior Client Partner; and Anna Flagg, Senior Associate. All nominations, inquiries, and application materials should be submitted in confidence to Korn Ferry. Korn Ferry will begin reviewing applications immediately and continue to accept applications and nominations until the position is filled.
Applications should include a detailed curriculum vitae and a letter of interest highlighting the applicant’s personal interest and relevant leadership experience. For priority consideration, inquiries, nominations, and applications should be submitted electronically in confidence by Friday, July 3rd, 2026, to:
SMU-CFO@kornferry.com
The University will not discriminate in any employment practice, educational program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. The University’s commitment to equal opportunity includes nondiscrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. These groups may be referred to as protected classes. This policy is intended to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis. Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in connection with the recruitment process for this position.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Financial Officer
Match your degree to the SOC code
USCIS scrutinizes whether your specific degree field ties directly to the Financial Officer role. A finance or accounting degree strengthens your petition; a general business degree may trigger an RFE if the employer can't document the specialty occupation connection.
Verify the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run the OFLC Wage Search using the Financial Officers SOC code and your work location before you negotiate compensation. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage level, and a mismatch after filing creates compliance problems.
Target employers with cap-exempt filing history
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated entities are cap-exempt, meaning your petition bypasses the annual lottery. Financial Officer roles exist at these organizations and give you a path to H-1B status without waiting for an April registration window.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Financial Officer openings by employers who have active H-1B LCA filing history in your target metro. Migrate Mate surfaces that DOL disclosure data so you're applying to companies with a documented record of sponsoring this role, not guessing.
Confirm the 60-day grace period before resigning
If your Financial Officer role ends involuntarily, USCIS allows a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer or change status. Don't resign before you have a new H-1B transfer petition filed, since voluntary resignation may not trigger the full grace period.
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Find Financial Officer JobsFinancial Officer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Financial Officer role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies Financial Officer positions as specialty occupations because they normally require at least a bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a directly related field. The employer must document in the H-1B petition that the specific role requires that theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge, not just any bachelor's degree.
How do I find employers that sponsor H-1B visas for Financial Officer positions?
Search for Financial Officer roles on Migrate Mate, which filters openings by employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history from DOL disclosure data. This lets you focus your applications on companies that have already demonstrated a willingness and process for sponsoring this specific occupation, rather than raising sponsorship as a new ask during interviews.
What wage level does my employer need to certify on the LCA for a Financial Officer role?
Your employer certifies a prevailing wage on the Labor Condition Application using the Financial Officers SOC code and your specific work location. The DOL assigns one of four wage levels based on your experience and responsibilities. You can verify the applicable wage before negotiating by running the OFLC Wage Search with your SOC code and metropolitan area.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Financial Officer role is eliminated?
Yes. You can file an H-1B transfer to a new sponsoring employer through portability under AC21, which allows you to start working for the new employer as soon as the transfer petition is filed, not after approval. If your job ended involuntarily, USCIS also recognizes a 60-day grace period for you to find a new sponsor before your status lapses.
Does the type of employer affect H-1B sponsorship for a Financial Officer?
Yes, significantly. For-profit companies are subject to the annual H-1B cap and lottery. Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and certain government entities are cap-exempt, meaning they can file an H-1B petition for a Financial Officer at any time of year without waiting for the April registration window, and without your petition entering the lottery.
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