Description

Another Source's client, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, is recruiting a Vice President for Finance and Administration (Chief Financial Officer) to join their team in Yakima, Washington. This is an onsite role. 

Here's a little about Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences: 

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) is a mission-driven institution dedicated to improving access to healthcare in rural and medically underserved communities. Through innovative programs and a strong commitment to service, PNWU prepares the next generation of healthcare professionals to make a meaningful impact where they are needed most. 

Located in Yakima, Washington, PNWU plays a critical role in addressing regional and national healthcare workforce shortages. The university fosters a collaborative, community-focused environment where leadership, innovation, and mission alignment are central to its continued growth and success. 

Learn more: https://www.pnwu.edu/  

What’s in it for you: 

• Lead during a pivotal moment of transformation under new leadership 
  Join the university at an exciting inflection point with a relatively new, forward-thinking President. This is a unique opportunity to partner closely with leadership to shape the future of the institution while guiding key financial and systems transformation efforts. 

• Shape strategy at the highest level 
  Serve as a trusted advisor to the President and Board, with a direct voice in institutional strategy, long-term planning, and decision-making during a period of growth and change.  

• Build on a strong foundation 
  Inherit a stable, experienced finance team and elevate it - shifting from strong operations to more strategic, data-driven, and collaborative practices across the institution.  

• Opportunity for upward growth 
  Ideal for a rising leader ready to step into a Vice President/ CFO role or an experienced executive looking to have broader impact; this role offers meaningful scope, visibility, and the ability to shape the function.  

• Mission-driven impact 
  Play a key role in advancing healthcare access in rural and underserved communities - aligning financial strategy with a purpose-driven mission that makes a tangible difference.  

• Collaborative and forward-thinking leadership environment 
  Join a highly engaged and evolving executive team that values innovation, partnership, and new ways of thinking.  

• Competitive compensation and relocation support 
  Salary range of $220,000–$250,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package and relocation assistance. 

About this role: 

PNWU is seeking a strategic and forward-thinking financial leader to serve as its next Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer. This is a highly visible, executive-level role that partners closely with the President, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team to guide the university’s financial future. 

This role comes at an important time as the institution continues to evolve and expand its impact. The CFO will play a central role in shaping long-term financial strategy, strengthening financial sustainability, and aligning resources to support mission-driven growth. This is an opportunity to influence institutional direction while building systems, strategies, and partnerships that will have a lasting impact. 

Scope & Impact 

Executive Leadership & Financial Strategy 

• Serve as a key member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team, providing financial insight to guide institutional strategy and decision-making  

• Partner with the President, Board of Trustees, and executive leaders to align financial planning with strategic priorities  

• Lead long-range financial strategy development to support institutional sustainability and mission impact  

• Develop financial models incorporating enrollment trends, tuition strategy, and program growth 

• Guide resource allocation through data-informed analysis and scenario planning  

• Foster a culture of financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability  

Budgeting, Financial Planning & Capital Strategy 

• Lead the annual budgeting process and long-term financial planning in collaboration with campus leadership  

• Job ID: 84448900