Matt Murrah
CFO | Strategic Leader | Finance and IT Expert | Nonprofit Leader | HR Strategist
- Role
- Vice President for Financial Affairs (CFO) at Dallas Baptist University
- Location
- Dallas, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Murrah
As CFO at Dallas Baptist University, I lead financial strategy, driving 27.3% revenue growth and 26.4% asset increase with 9 consecutive surpluses and clean audits. I direct HR, payroll, and FASB/IRS 990 compliance while co-leading strategic plans that enhance mission-aligned operations. With a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies and prior CIO experience overseeing ERP implementations and IT transformation, I bring 25+ years of innovative leadership across finance, technology, and community engagement—ready to elevate new non-profit challenges with a proven track record of fiscal stewardship.
Experience
Vice President for Financial Affairs (CFO)
Jun 2016 — Present · Dallas, TX, US
Oversee $140M+ budget and financial strategy, achieving 9 consecutive surpluses and clean audits with zero findings.Drive 27.3% revenue growth from $110M (2016) to $140M (2025) and 26.4% asset growth from $182M (2016) to $230M (2025) via strategic forecasting.Lead creation and implementation of Investment Policy for retirement program, enhancing participant benefits.Direct HR, payroll, and benefits operations, negotiating health insurance contracts and implementing HRIS system.Co-lead two 5-year Strategic Plans, aligning finance and operations for institutional goals.Manage banking relationships and external audits, ensuring FASB and IRS 990 compliance.Serve as 17-year member of President’s Cabinet and AI Task Force, shaping university strategy.
Education
Dallas Baptist University
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Dallas Baptist University
Ph.D., Leadership Studies
2005 — 2014
Dallas Baptist University
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Skills
- Integration
- Project Planning
- Leadership Development
- Public Relations
- Microsoft Exchange
- Customer Service
- Program Management
- Project Management
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Administration
- IT Management
- Marketing
- Public Speaking
- Nonprofits
- Event Planning
- Teaching
- Budgets
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Recruiting
- Editing
- Staff Development
- Microsoft Office
- System Administration
- IT Transformation
- Social Media
- Team Leadership
- Information Technology
- Event Management
- Access
- IT Service Management
- Change Management
- Higher Education
- Management
- Team Building
- Consulting
- Process Improvement
- Non-Profits
- Training
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