About Jim
- B.S., J.D., University of Notre Dame
- At The Heights since 2023
- 301.365.0227 ext. 119
- jmcniff@heights.edu
Jim serves as the Chief Financial Officer at The Heights, where he graduated in 1998. In his current role as CFO, he oversees the School’s business operations and directs the fundraising efforts. Jim joins The Heights with over 14 years of experience working as a tax attorney at two global tax advisory firms. Prior to joining the Heights, Jim was a Director with PricewaterhouseCoopers, where he advised large public and private businesses on various complex tax matters. Additionally, Jim previously served as the Director of Annual Giving at the Heights from 2013 to 2015 and was a member of the Board of Directors from 2021 to 2023. He received his B.S. in Accounting and a Minor in Classical Greek from the University of Notre Dame. He returned to Notre Dame to receive his Juris Doctorate in 2007. Jim and his wife Clare reside in Falls Church, VA with their six children.