Reporting to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (EVP/CFO), the Vice President, Treasurer (VP) serve as a critical partner and trusted advisor to the EVP/CFO, senior leadership, and the George Washington University Board of Trustees. The VP provides strategic leadership and oversight for Treasury Management, Procure-to-Pay Services, Risk Management and Insurance, and Treasury and Risk Accounting, ensuring the effective stewardship of the university’s financial resources and institutional financial operations.

The VP leads a team responsible for developing and maintaining innovative, customer-focused, and fiscally responsible policies and practices that balance operational efficiency, compliance, internal controls, and service excellence across the Finance Division. With oversight of multiple staff and their teams, the VP provides executive leadership and strategic oversight to senior finance and operational leaders across treasury operations, debt management, investments, banking relationships, procurement services, supplier management, risk management, and treasury-related accounting functions.

This position plays a key role in supporting the university’s long-term financial sustainability, institutional strategy, and operational effectiveness. The VP collaborates closely with academic and administrative leadership to support strategic initiatives, enterprise risk management, capital planning, operational transformation, and institutional effectiveness efforts.

The VP attends meetings of the George Washington University Board of Trustees and works closely with Board committees, including the Audit & Compliance Committee and the Finance & Investment Committee.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Oversight

Treasury and Financial Leadership

Risk Management and Compliance

Procurement and Operational Leadership

Strategic Collaboration and Institutional Partnership

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Relevant advanced degree, CPA, or Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation preferred.

Senior Finance and Administrative Experience

10+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, treasury, business operations, or administration, including at least ten (10) years in a senior leadership role within a complex organization with multiple stakeholders.

Demonstrated expertise in treasury operations, debt financing, investment management, banking relationships, liquidity management, and financial risk mitigation strategies. Strong understanding of banking industry regulations and higher education financial operations preferred.

This position operates in a professional office and university environment and requires a significant on-campus presence to support executive leadership engagement, operational oversight, and collaboration with senior finance and operational leaders. The role requires demonstrated success leading Assistant Vice Presidents, Associate Vice Presidents, and Directors within complex and decentralized organizations while creating alignment across multiple operational functions and driving accountability, service excellence, and institutional strategy. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required based on university business needs.

Proven track record of leading, developing, and retaining high-performing teams characterized by collaboration, accountability, innovation, and service excellence. Demonstrated ability to influence executive leadership, manage institutional priorities, and lead organizational change and operational transformation initiatives. Strong analytical, operational, and financial management skills, including experience with financial systems, forecasting models, data analytics, and strategic financial planning.

Appreciation for and commitment to working within a complex academic institution, with a strong commitment to supporting the mission of George Washington University.

Preferred Competencies