Vice President of Finance and Operations

Title: Vice President of Finance and Operations

Employee Classification: Executive

Institution: TCAT-Athens

Department: Administration

Campus

Location:

TCAT Athens

The Vice President of Finance and Operations serves as the College's chief business and operations officer and reports directly to the President. The Vice President provides strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for the College's financial, administrative, and operational functions to ensure effective stewardship of institutional resources and compliance with Tennessee Board of Regents (T ), state, and federal regulations. The Vice President is responsible for developing and implementing sound fiscal and operational practices that support the College's mission of providing high-quality education.

The position serves as a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to advance institutional goals.

• Serve as a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team.
• Advise the President on fiscal, operational, and administrative matters.
• Participate in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote operational excellence.
• Represent the College with T , THEC, state agencies, community organizations, and external partners as assigned.

• Direct all business office operations.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the College's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare revised, estimated, and proposed budgets.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial aid, cash management, and purchasing functions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), T  policies, and state requirements.
• Monitor institutional cash flow and financial performance.
• Coordinate annual audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Prepare required financial reports, including IPEDS financial reporting, Composite Financial Index (CFI), Financial Integrity reports, and other federal and state reports.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and risk management processes.

• Provide fiscal oversight for federal, state, and local grants.
• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate financial reporting for all grant-funded activities.
• Oversee institutional compliance with T , Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, federal regulations, and applicable laws.

• Provide executive oversight of Human Resources.
• Assist with organizational planning, staffing, and position management.
• Oversee personnel budgeting, compensation administration, and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and T  personnel policies.
• Support employee development, performance management, and succession planning.

• Provide executive oversight of Financial Aid operations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, Title IV requirements, and T  policies.
• Monitor internal controls, reconciliation, and reporting related to student financial assistance.

• Direct facilities management, maintenance, and capital improvement planning.
• Oversee campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and environmental compliance.
• Supervise purchasing, contracts, inventory, property management, and risk management functions.
• Coordinate capital projects and deferred maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure efficient operation of all College facilities and physical assets.

• Oversee procurement and purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with competitive bidding laws and procurement regulations.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships.
• Supervise auxiliary business functions as assigned.

• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate administrative personnel.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethical leadership, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

• Bachelor's degree in…