Vice President, Finance and Administration​/Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer

Division:
Finance and Administration

Reports To:

President

Direct Reports:

• Controller
• Executive Director, Procurement and Administrative Services
• Executive Director, Public Safety
• Executive Director, Facilities Management
• Internal Auditor

Approximate Salary Range: $200,000 - $230,000 DOE

Position Summary

The College is seeking an accomplished and strategic financialexecutive to serve as its next Vice President, Finance and Administration / Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO).

As the College's chief financial and administrative officer and amember of the President's Cabinet, the VPFA/CFO provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and institutional stewardship forthe College's financial operations, administrative services, public safety, and facilities.

This position ensures the responsible management of institutional resources while advancing the College's mission, vision, and strategic priorities. Serving as a trusted advisor to the President, the VPFA/CFO helps shape institutional strategy,provides sound financial counsel, and partners with executive leadership to maintain the College's fiscal strength, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.

The successful candidate will bring an institution-wide perspectiveand contribute to College-wide initiatives, organizational culture,governance, strategic planning, and executive decision-making.

Executive Leadership Philosophy

The College's Vice Presidents serve as institutional leaders firstand functional leaders second. As members of the President'sCabinet, they share responsibility for advancing the College'smission through collaborative leadership, strategic planning,innovation, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

The VPFA/CFO will balance financial discipline with innovation,operational excellence with exceptional customer service, andlong-term sustainability with the evolving needs of students,employees, and the community.

Success will be measured not only by the performance of assigned departments, but also by meaningful contributions to the overalleffectiveness, reputation, and future of the College.

Core Executive Responsibilities

Cabinet and Strategic Leadership

• Serve as an active member of the President's Cabinet and executive leadership team.
• Advise the President on strategic, financial, operational, and organizational matters.
• Participate in institutional planning, executive decision-making, and policy development.
• Collaborate across divisions to advance College-wide initiatives and strategic priorities.
• Represent the College before governmental agencies, financial institutions, professional organizations, and community partners.
• Develop long-range financial and operational strategies that support the College's Strategic Plan.
• Evaluate emerging trends, risks, and opportunities affectinghigher education and public finance.
• Champion innovation, continuous improvement, and responsibleresource management.

Organizational Leadership

• Recruit, develop, mentor, and evaluate executive leaders and management staff.
• Build high-performing teams committed to operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, inclusion,professionalism, and exceptional customer service.
• Promote employee engagement, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Establish measurable goals and performance expectations aligned with institutional priorities.

Stewardship and Governance

• Ensure responsible stewardship of the College's financial,physical, and operational resources.
• Support the Board of Regents through executive reports,recommendations, and presentations.
• Develop and implement policies, administrative regulations, and business practices that strengthen institutional effectiveness.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state laws, accreditation standards, Board policies, and administrative regulations.
• Maintain effective systems of internal control, enterprise risk management, and institutional accountability.

Division Leadership Responsibilities Financial Leadership

• Serve as the College's chief financial officer and principaladvisor to the President on financial strategy, fiscalsustainability, and institutional stewardship.
• Provide executive leadership for all financial operations,ensuring the integrity, transparency, and long-term health of the College's financial resources.
• Deliver financial analysis and recommendations that supportinformed decision-making by the President, Cabinet, and Board of Regents.
• Through the Controller and Finance team, provide strategicoversight for:
• Budget development and administration
• Accounting and financial reporting
• Payroll administration
• Treasury, cash, investment, and debt management
• Annual financial audits and internal controls
• Financial forecasting and analysis
• Grant accounting and financial compliance
• State and federal financial reporting
• Financial systems and business process improvement

Procurement and Administrative Services

• Provide executive leadership for…