Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Lawrence Technological University (LTU)invites nominations and applications for the role of Vice President for Finance and Administration & Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO). Lawrence Technological University is a private, nonprofit technological university enrolling approximately 3,000 students acrossmore than 100 undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs in engineering, architecture and design, business and information technology,arts and sciences, and health sciences. The university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and holds specialized accreditations, including ABET, AACSB, NAAB, and NASAD, reflecting its commitment to academic excellence in technology-focused disciplines. This is a pivotal opportunity at a nimble, industry-immersed technological university whose mission of "Theory and Practice" prepares graduates for high-demand careers across engineering, architecture and design, business and information technology, arts and sciences, and health sciences. Located on a 107-acre campus in Southfield—at the center of Metro Detroit's innovation ecosystem—the University pairs small-college access with the reach of a major economic region, connecting students and faculty to employers, research partners, and entrepreneurial opportunities across Southeast Michigan.

Under the leadership of President Tarek M. Sobh ,LTU has sharpened its technological identity and accelerated momentum in research, industry collaboration, and student pathways—expandingdual enrollment and Early Middle College partnerships, elevating sponsored programs toward a $10M annual goal, and deepening ties to theregion's hard-tech economy through the Centrepolis Accelerator . Throughits research enterprise and innovation initiatives, LTU connects faculty expertise, student talent, and industry partners to accelerateproduct commercialization, advanced manufacturing innovation, and technology entrepreneurship across the Midwest. With a clear set of NorthStar targets in the currentstrategic plan , the University is advancing multi-year enrollment and revenue growth, external funding, and disciplined capitalplanning. The VPFA/CFO will be a key architect of this trajectory—translating ambition into sustainable models that align resources, risk,and return.

As LTU advances its strategic priorities—including enrollment growth, research expansion, industry partnerships, andtechnology-driven academic programs—the VPFA/CFO will play a central role in aligning financial strategy with institutional ambition. Thenext VPFA/CFO will bring precision, transparency, and partnership to an enterprise portfolio that includes finance, human resources,facilities, security, payroll, and information technology. Near-term priorities include building an institution-wide forecasting disciplinewith accessible dashboards and integrated assumptions; rebalancing capital strategy and debt management with proactive treasury oversight;standardizing the operating model across administrative units to strengthen service, compliance, and risk management; and enabling revenuegrowth where LTU has momentum—in philanthropy, sponsored research, industry-sponsored projects and commercialization, and enrollmentpipelines. Across the LTU community, stakeholders emphasized a desire for a leader grounded in emotional intelligence, transparency, andpartnership - someone who communicates context, listens actively, supports colleagues, and moves the institution forward with both urgencyand broad engagement.

The ideal leader will bring a sophisticated command of financial management, strong analytical andcommunication skills, and a commitment to building transparent, reliable processes. They will streamline workflows, strengthen dataintegrity, and ensure the University has clear, consistent, and trusted financial information on which to base decisions. Equally importantis the ability to translate complexity into clarity for diverse audiences, supporting shared understanding and effective institutionalplanning.

For a mission-driven, tech-forward leader, LTU offers the chance to shape a distinctively entrepreneurialinstitution—one that couples professional excellence with access; industry immersion with academic rigor; and thoughtful stewardship withstrategic growth for the benefit of students, the region, and the industries LTU serves.

All applications, nominations, andinquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes inthe leadership profile .

WittKieffer is assisting Lawrence Technological University in this search. Expeditious applications are encouraged. Application materials will be accepted until the position is filled.

Please direct all nominations and applications through the WittKieffer Candidate Portal .

Additional inquiries can be directed to:

JenMeyers Pickard, Ph.D., Jeff Compher, and Kim Migoya

[email protected]

LTU is committed to providing an educational and employment environment that is free from discrimination based on protected characteristics, harassment, and retaliation for engaging in protected activity.

LTU values and upholds the equal dignity of allmembers of its community and strives to balance the rights of the Parties in the resolution process during what is often a difficult timefor all involved.

To ensure compliance with federal, state, and local civil rights laws and regulations, and to affirm itscommitment to promoting the goals of fairness and equity in all aspects of the education program or activity, LTU has developed policies andprocedures that provide for prompt, fair, and impartial resolution of allegations of protected characteristic discrimination, harassment orallegations of retaliation.

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