The Registry, the nation’s premier provider of interim leadership in higher education, is seeking retired or late-career chief financial officers to help fulfill the great demand The Registry receives from colleges and universities all over the country. Our Interim CFO's bring with them a wealth of knowledge, decades of experience, a genuine passion for finance and administration. As an Interim CFO, our members provide leadership with financial management, planning, and forecasting and oversee accounting, human resources, facilities, and more.
Registry opportunities are varied in both the needs and location of the institution; providing our members the ability to remain engaged in their field, while continuing to make a difference in the discipline of your institutions finance and administration area. Our interim engagements are focused and relatively short in duration making perfect opportunities for someone in “retirement.”
Registry Member, John Beckvold, currently Interim CFO at Muskingum University, shares his interim experiences, highlights his extensive background, and how he’s made significant contributions in shaping the future of finance and administration in several colleges and universities.
The Registry offers unique opportunities to continue careers in higher education.
By joining The Registry, you can extend your love for finance and administration and find leadership opportunities most suitable to your present circumstances. By leveraging your decades of experience, you can continue to contribute to the field by taking on interim leadership roles.
The Registry provides a platform to continue working in higher education. By becoming a part of The Registry, you can utilize your wealth of experience and knowledge to take up leadership positions and make a lasting difference in the field of finance and administration.
Retirement doesn't mean the end of one's professional journey. It often is just the next phase of your career. If you have the drive and passion for higher education, The Registry offers an excellent opportunity to continue working in your area of expertise.
The Registry acknowledges the crucial role that seasoned professionals play in colleges and universities. The diverse career backgrounds within the Registry membership enhance our ability to serve many different situations. Our aim is to match the expertise of each member with the specific needs of the institution.
"I am elated to be awarded the opportunity to serve as the interim CFO for Alcorn, America's first HBCU land-grant institution. I am especially honored to join the executive team led by interim president Ontario Wooden. I look forward to working with and serving all stakeholders of Alcorn State University."
“I am thrilled and honored to serve the Golden Gate University (GGU) as their Interim Chief Financial Officer," said Mitchell. "It is rewarding and inspiring to be part of a dynamic, creative and talented team helping adults achieve their professional goals. GGU is an innovative leader in higher education and has been helping adults achieve their professional goals by providing undergraduate and graduate education in accounting, law, taxation, business and related areas since 1901. The Registry has been amazing to work with and extremely helpful during this entire process.”
President Dr. Anita Gustafson said in a recent Press Release:
“I am very pleased to welcome Daniel Hall to serve in a vital role at Presbyterian College. Mr. Hall brings to this important position many years of experience in finance and operations in higher education and I am confident his leadership on an interim basis will guide us moving forward.”
February 23, 2024
Consider applying for Registry Membership if you:
Have a sincere desire to serve as an interim executive at colleges and universities.
Are intrigued by the potential rewards of a fulfilling and highly-effective extended career.
Are motivated by opportunities to share your knowledge, experience, and expertise - and to extend your legacy and contributions to the academy.
Are willing to work collaboratively on the development of performance-related expectations, which often focus on significant institutional change.
Are a seasoned professional, and have an impressive record of significant career accomplishments.
Would like to be apart of a collegial organization whose members are renowned for their ethos of service and mutual respect.
We are grateful for your recognition of The Registry's commitment to supporting retired CFO's who are seeking interim finance and administration positions in higher education. We understand that retirement doesn't always mean the end of one's career, and we strive to offer opportunities for those looking to continue sharing their expertise and knowledge with the next generation of finance professionals.