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POSITION: Chief Business Officer/ Chief Financial Officer (CBO/CFO)
Executive Leadership, Cabinet-Level Position
SUPERVISOR: President
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
JOB TYPE: Full-time
ABOUT TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
At Tiffin University, we believe higher education must continually evolve to meet the needs of students, employers, and communities. Guided by our ICARE values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship, we are committed to providing an exceptional student experience while ensuring long-term institutional sustainability and impact.
Tiffin University seeks an innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Chief Business Officer \& Chief Financial Officer (CBO/CFO). Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the CBO/CFO will provide executive leadership for the University's financial and business operations while helping shape the next chapter of institutional growth and transformation.
This executive serves as both the University's chief financial steward and a strategic business leader responsible for ensuring financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will possess the vision to identify new opportunities, the financial expertise to evaluate them, and the leadership ability to turn innovative ideas into meaningful institutional outcomes.
Position Summary
The CBO/CFO will lead the University's financial strategy and business operations while helping the institution strengthen and diversify its revenue portfolio. Working collaboratively with University leadership, the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and external partners, this executive will develop strategies that support enrollment growth, operational effectiveness, entrepreneurial initiatives, capital investments, and new sources of revenue that advance the University's mission.
The ideal candidate understands the changing higher education landscape and recognizes that institutional sustainability requires both thoughtful stewardship of resources and intentional investment in new opportunities.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as the principal financial advisor to the President, Cabinet, and Board of Trustees.
- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and institutional resource allocation.
- Develop financial strategies supporting the University's strategic plan and growth objectives.
- Provide analysis and recommendations regarding major institutional investments and initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Business \& Revenue Strategy
- Partner with institutional leaders to develop and execute strategies that strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead efforts to identify, assess, and develop diversified revenue opportunities that complement the University's educational mission.
- Evaluate emerging business opportunities, market trends, partnerships, and innovative delivery models.
- Support the development of workforce partnerships, continuing education programs, corporate training, online initiatives, auxiliary enterprises, and other mission-aligned revenue opportunities.
- Create financial models and business cases that support institutional decision-making and strategic investments.
- Advance initiatives that reduce dependency on traditional revenue sources while maintaining alignment with institutional values.
Financial Operations \& Compliance
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, payroll, treasury management, purchasing, financial reporting, and audit functions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and financial policies.
- Lead debt management, financing strategies, and investment oversight.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Facilities, Capital Projects, \& Auxiliary Operations
- Provide executive oversight for facilities, maintenance, capital planning, construction projects, and campus infrastructure.
- Support implementation of the University's master planning initiatives.
- Evaluate opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize auxiliary operations.
- Ensure physical assets are managed in a manner that supports student success and institutional goals.
Institutional Innovation \& Strategic Initiatives
- Foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.
- Lead financial analysis and business planning for new institutional initiatives.
- Partner with Cabinet colleagues to evaluate growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Support strategic planning efforts and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Utilize analytics, technology, and emerging tools, including AI-enabled decision support, to improve effectiveness and performance.
- Participate in mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or institutional integration opportunities as appropriate.
Leadership \& Team Development
- Lead and mentor teams across finance, accounting, payroll, facilities, business operations, and related functions.
- Develop a culture focused on service, accountability, collaboration, and results.
- Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships across academic and administrative divisions.
JOIN US. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years serving in higher education.
- Demonstrated success leading complex financial and business operations.
- Significant experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with boards, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated record of organizational leadership, change management, and operational excellence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, MPA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced credentials.
- Experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Business Officer, Vice President for Finance, or comparable executive role.
- Experience in higher education and similarly complex mission-driven organizations.
- Background in debt management, capital financing, and large-scale capital projects.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation efforts
CRITICAL EXPERIENCE WE ARE SEEKING
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful track record of:
Intentional Revenue Diversification
- Building meaningful non-tuition or non-traditional revenue streams.
- Creating sustainable revenue models that reduce dependency on a single source of income.
- Leading workforce development, continuing education, corporate partnerships, online growth, auxiliary enterprises, licensing, sponsored programs, conferences, or other diversified revenue initiatives.
- Developing and scaling entrepreneurial ventures within mission-driven organizations.
- Identifying emerging market opportunities and converting them into measurable financial results.
- Managing both growth and financial sustainability simultaneously.
Strategic Growth \& Innovation
- Evaluating new business opportunities through financial and strategic analysis.
- Leading innovation initiatives that resulted in measurable organizational value.
- Developing partnerships that generate revenue, strengthen market position, or expand organizational reach.
- Managing complex organizational transformation efforts.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
The successful candidate will be:
Strategic and Visionary
- Able to see the full enterprise and anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
Financially Astute
- Demonstrates exceptional business judgment and analytical rigor.
Entrepreneurial
- Comfortable pursuing innovative solutions and new revenue opportunities.
Collaborative
- Builds trust and partnerships across diverse constituencies.
Decisive
- Makes informed decisions and drives execution.
Mission-Driven
- Balances financial strength with the University's educational mission.
Results-Oriented
- Focuses on outcomes while maintaining institutional values.
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The CBO/CFO will be evaluated based on:
- Long-term financial sustainability
- Budget performance and operating results
- Growth in diversified revenue streams
- Financial health indicators and reserves
- Success of strategic business initiatives
- Capital project performance
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Institutional partnership development
- Board and stakeholder confidence
- Team effectiveness and talent development
Why Join Tiffin University?
Tiffin University offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership—and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution \& Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
- Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
- Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
CREATE OPPORTUNITY. BUILD SUSTAINABILITY. ADVANCE THE MISSION.Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.
Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Description:
POSITION: Chief Business Officer/ Chief Financial Officer (CBO/CFO)
Executive Leadership, Cabinet-Level Position
SUPERVISOR: President
DEPARTMENT: Business Office
LOCATION: On-campus, located in Tiffin, OH
JOB TYPE: Full-time
ABOUT TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
At Tiffin University, we believe higher education must continually evolve to meet the needs of students, employers, and communities. Guided by our ICARE values of Interdependence, Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Entrepreneurship, we are committed to providing an exceptional student experience while ensuring long-term institutional sustainability and impact.
Tiffin University seeks an innovative, strategic, and collaborative leader to serve as its next Chief Business Officer \& Chief Financial Officer (CBO/CFO). Reporting directly to the President and serving as a member of the President's Cabinet, the CBO/CFO will provide executive leadership for the University's financial and business operations while helping shape the next chapter of institutional growth and transformation.
This executive serves as both the University's chief financial steward and a strategic business leader responsible for ensuring financial strength, operational excellence, and long-term sustainability. The successful candidate will possess the vision to identify new opportunities, the financial expertise to evaluate them, and the leadership ability to turn innovative ideas into meaningful institutional outcomes.
Position Summary
The CBO/CFO will lead the University's financial strategy and business operations while helping the institution strengthen and diversify its revenue portfolio. Working collaboratively with University leadership, the Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, students, and external partners, this executive will develop strategies that support enrollment growth, operational effectiveness, entrepreneurial initiatives, capital investments, and new sources of revenue that advance the University's mission.
The ideal candidate understands the changing higher education landscape and recognizes that institutional sustainability requires both thoughtful stewardship of resources and intentional investment in new opportunities.
KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
Strategic Financial Leadership
- Serve as the principal financial advisor to the President, Cabinet, and Board of Trustees.
- Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and institutional resource allocation.
- Develop financial strategies supporting the University's strategic plan and growth objectives.
- Provide analysis and recommendations regarding major institutional investments and initiatives.
- Monitor financial performance and ensure responsible stewardship of institutional resources.
- Communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to a variety of audiences.
Business \& Revenue Strategy
- Partner with institutional leaders to develop and execute strategies that strengthen long-term financial sustainability.
- Lead efforts to identify, assess, and develop diversified revenue opportunities that complement the University's educational mission.
- Evaluate emerging business opportunities, market trends, partnerships, and innovative delivery models.
- Support the development of workforce partnerships, continuing education programs, corporate training, online initiatives, auxiliary enterprises, and other mission-aligned revenue opportunities.
- Create financial models and business cases that support institutional decision-making and strategic investments.
- Advance initiatives that reduce dependency on traditional revenue sources while maintaining alignment with institutional values.
Financial Operations \& Compliance
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, payroll, treasury management, purchasing, financial reporting, and audit functions.
- Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain strong internal controls, risk management practices, and financial policies.
- Lead debt management, financing strategies, and investment oversight.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and analysis.
Facilities, Capital Projects, \& Auxiliary Operations
- Provide executive oversight for facilities, maintenance, capital planning, construction projects, and campus infrastructure.
- Support implementation of the University's master planning initiatives.
- Evaluate opportunities to enhance operational efficiency and optimize auxiliary operations.
- Ensure physical assets are managed in a manner that supports student success and institutional goals.
Institutional Innovation \& Strategic Initiatives
- Foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and continuous improvement.
- Lead financial analysis and business planning for new institutional initiatives.
- Partner with Cabinet colleagues to evaluate growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
- Support strategic planning efforts and enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Utilize analytics, technology, and emerging tools, including AI-enabled decision support, to improve effectiveness and performance.
- Participate in mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, or institutional integration opportunities as appropriate.
Leadership \& Team Development
- Lead and mentor teams across finance, accounting, payroll, facilities, business operations, and related functions.
- Develop a culture focused on service, accountability, collaboration, and results.
- Establish performance metrics and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build strong relationships across academic and administrative divisions.
JOIN US. SHAPE THE FUTURE OF TIFFIN UNIVERSITY
Requirements:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience, with a minimum of 5 years serving in higher education.
- Demonstrated success leading complex financial and business operations.
- Significant experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic financial planning.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with boards, senior leadership, and diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated record of organizational leadership, change management, and operational excellence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA, MPA, CPA, CFA, or other relevant advanced credentials.
- Experience serving as a Chief Financial Officer, Chief Business Officer, Vice President for Finance, or comparable executive role.
- Experience in higher education and similarly complex mission-driven organizations.
- Background in debt management, capital financing, and large-scale capital projects.
- Experience leading enterprise-wide strategic initiatives and transformation efforts
CRITICAL EXPERIENCE WE ARE SEEKING
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a successful track record of:
Intentional Revenue Diversification
- Building meaningful non-tuition or non-traditional revenue streams.
- Creating sustainable revenue models that reduce dependency on a single source of income.
- Leading workforce development, continuing education, corporate partnerships, online growth, auxiliary enterprises, licensing, sponsored programs, conferences, or other diversified revenue initiatives.
- Developing and scaling entrepreneurial ventures within mission-driven organizations.
- Identifying emerging market opportunities and converting them into measurable financial results.
- Managing both growth and financial sustainability simultaneously.
Strategic Growth \& Innovation
- Evaluating new business opportunities through financial and strategic analysis.
- Leading innovation initiatives that resulted in measurable organizational value.
- Developing partnerships that generate revenue, strengthen market position, or expand organizational reach.
- Managing complex organizational transformation efforts.
LEADERSHIP PROFILE
The successful candidate will be:
Strategic and Visionary
- Able to see the full enterprise and anticipate future challenges and opportunities.
Financially Astute
- Demonstrates exceptional business judgment and analytical rigor.
Entrepreneurial
- Comfortable pursuing innovative solutions and new revenue opportunities.
Collaborative
- Builds trust and partnerships across diverse constituencies.
Decisive
- Makes informed decisions and drives execution.
Mission-Driven
- Balances financial strength with the University's educational mission.
Results-Oriented
- Focuses on outcomes while maintaining institutional values.
KEY MEASURES OF SUCCESS
The CBO/CFO will be evaluated based on:
- Long-term financial sustainability
- Budget performance and operating results
- Growth in diversified revenue streams
- Financial health indicators and reserves
- Success of strategic business initiatives
- Capital project performance
- Operational efficiency improvements
- Institutional partnership development
- Board and stakeholder confidence
- Team effectiveness and talent development
Why Join Tiffin University?
Tiffin University offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment where your financial expertise directly supports student success and institutional growth. We value innovation, transparency, and partnership—and provide the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
At Tiffin University, we believe in taking care of our employees. That’s why all full-time employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance to keep you and your family healthy.
- Health Savings Account with annual employer incentive contribution \& Flex Spending Account with options to save pre-tax dollars for medical, dental, and vision expenses.
- Employer-paid basic life insurance and long-term disability, plus voluntary plans for supplemental life insurance and short-term disability.
- A 403(b)-retirement plan with employer matching contributions to help you plan for the future.
- Generous paid annual and sick leave, plus paid holidays throughout the year.
- Educational tuition benefits for you and eligible family members.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.
CREATE OPPORTUNITY. BUILD SUSTAINABILITY. ADVANCE THE MISSION.Tiffin University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. While we strive for a diverse mix of candidates, all employment decisions are made without regard to race, sex, or other protected characteristics.
Tiffin University is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Chief Business Officer Jobs
Frame your degree for specialty occupation
A CBO role qualifies as a specialty occupation only when your employer ties it to a specific bachelor's-level field. Document how your degree in business administration, finance, or economics directly informs your strategic responsibilities before the LCA is filed.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Universities, nonprofits affiliated with higher education, and government research organizations can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap and lottery. CBO and Chief Strategy Officer openings at these institutions offer a direct path to H-1B status without waiting for April registration.
Use Migrate Mate to find verified sponsors
Search Migrate Mate's job board to identify companies with confirmed LCA filing history for senior business leadership roles. That filing history signals the employer already knows the H-1B process, reducing negotiation friction when you raise sponsorship in interviews.
Benchmark your offer against OFLC prevailing wages
Your employer must certify your salary meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before the LCA is approved. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your metro area and confirm your offer clears the Level III or IV threshold typical for C-suite filings.
Negotiate sponsorship scope before signing
Many CBO offers include equity vesting that extends beyond the initial H-1B period. Confirm in writing that your employer will file extensions through the EB-1C or EB-2 PERM process if you pursue permanent residence, so sponsorship continuity is explicit from the start.
Build an O-1A evidence file in parallel
If your profile includes board roles, media coverage, speaking engagements, or high-compensation history, the O-1A is a lottery-free alternative. Compile a contemporaneous evidence file now: USCIS adjudicators weigh documented recognition, so assembling it after the fact weakens the petition.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Chief Business Officer role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the employer documents that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, economics, finance, or a closely aligned discipline. Generic CBO job descriptions listing any degree as acceptable can trigger a Request for Evidence from USCIS, so the job description should specify the required field before the LCA is filed.
Which visa types are realistic for a foreign national applying for a CBO position?
The H-1B is the most common path, but the annual cap and lottery create timing risk. The O-1A is available without a lottery for candidates with documented extraordinary achievement in business leadership. TN visa status covers management consultants under USMCA for Canadian and Mexican nationals, though a CBO title itself is not a listed TN profession. The EB-1C green card is a natural progression for CBOs already employed by a multinational.
How do I find companies that have sponsored Chief Business Officer or equivalent senior leadership roles?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified LCA filing history for senior business and strategy roles, so you can focus your applications on companies that have already navigated the sponsorship process for positions at this level.
What happens to my H-1B status if the company restructures or eliminates the CBO role?
Your H-1B status is tied to the specific employer and position on your approved petition. If the role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart the U.S. A new employer must file an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin work once that petition is filed, without waiting for USCIS approval.
Does a three-year Australian or British bachelor's degree satisfy the specialty occupation requirement for a CBO H-1B?
USCIS generally accepts a three-year bachelor's degree from a recognized foreign institution as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree, particularly when supported by a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization. For C-suite petitions, pairing the evaluation with relevant postgraduate qualifications or an MBA strengthens the specialty occupation argument and reduces the likelihood of an RFE on educational equivalency.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Chief Business Officer jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.