From Qualified to Compelling: How to Be a Successful Candidate in CFO/CBO Searches

Rebecca Kennedy – Managing Partner, Isaacson, Miller
Daniel Rodas – Partner, Isaacson, Miller
Bronté Burleigh-Jones – Chief Financial Officer, Vice President and Treasurer, American University

This is a dynamic moment in higher education where the demand for top financial talent has never been more competitive.

This session, led by two seasoned executive search partners with deep experience recruiting financial and operational leaders, as well as a current VP and CFO for a leading research university, will provide attendees with a toolbox for successfully navigating the increasingly rigorous interview processes found in CFO and CBO searches.

Potential areas of focus for the session include, but are not limited to: Career Pathways in the Field, Assessing Institutional Fit, Positioning Your Candidacy and Demonstrating Leadership Beyond Finance, and Preparing for Interviews.

Learning Objectives

  1. Describe key competencies and leadership attributes that search committees prioritize in today’s CFO/CBO searches.
  2. Describe available career pathways for CFOs/CBOs in the field.
  3. Apply strategies and best practices for preparing for/navigating interview processes in CFO/CBO searches, including being able to craft a strong professional narrative that demonstrates a compelling candidacy.

CPE Available

  • 1 Credit: Personal Development