Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

AACTE seeks a visionary, mission-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join its executive leadership team, with a start date in November 2025. This is a pivotal moment in AACTE’s history—an opportunity for a strategic financial leader to help guide the organization into its next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact in the field of educator preparation. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the CFO will serve as a key member of the senior leadership team, responsible for the stewardship and strategic oversight of the association’s financial health and operational excellence. This includes leadership of AACTE’s finance and accounting, human resources, grants management, legal and regulatory compliance, investment strategy, and banking relationships. The CFO will play a critical role in ensuring that AACTE is financially strong and operationally agile, while fostering a high-performing and mission-aligned culture that supports the organization’s commitment to excellence in educator preparation. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, forward-thinking leader who combines strong technical and financial expertise with a passion for mission-driven work.