Vice President of Finance

About the role

The Vice President of Finance will lead the financial strategy and operations of RUARUA, a forward‑thinking institution dedicated to cross‑cultural arts education in the Middle East. Reporting directly to the President and the Board of Trustees, this senior leader will ensure fiscal sustainability, transparency, and compliance across the university and its academies.

Key responsibilities

• Provide visibility into financial metrics and status of the University to the President and Board of Trustees, implementing Board decisions through policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Represent the University to external stakeholders such as auditors, regulatory authorities, and donors.
• Advise the President and Board on all fiscal matters and act as steward for all financial decisions.
• Ensure financial sustainability by controlling budgets, program fee structures, cash‑flow monitoring, and safeguarding assets.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budgeting processes, financial risk assessment, reporting, and analysis.
• Direct creation and management of financial systems, payroll processing, general accounting, interim and year‑end closing, and working‑capital management.
• Oversee procurement, tax, legal, compliance, and financial reporting to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Establish a strong controllership function, including accounts receivable, payroll/expense operations, investment management, and coordination with auditors.
• Implement and maintain digital finance information systems that serve all Finance Office functions.

Required profile

Required skills