Vice President Finance​/Operations

Vice President Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer

Position Title Vice President Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer

Classification Title

Classification Title Administrator

Position Number

Position Number B1007PD

Grade Level VP

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open until filled, with a first-round review on September 24, 2026

The Vice President for Finance and Operations serves as Central Oregon Community College’s chief financial officer and a key member of the President’s leadership team, providing strategic direction for the College’s long-term financial health. The position oversees budgeting and financial planning, procurement, risk management, contracts, fiscal project management, and real estate transactions, as well as provides operational leadership for Fiscal Services and Campus Services (facilities, grounds, maintenance and custodial).

The VPFO collaborates closely with the president, college leaders, faculty and staff to support institutional priorities and support student learning and success.

Please visit this website for more information about the position and the College:
https://cocc.edu/departments/human-resources/employment/recruiting/vpfo-search

• Provide strategic and innovative leadership in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College’s financial and physical plant operations.
• In tandem with other College vice presidents, collaborate on the development of short- and long-term planning efforts to improve student, employee and community member experience, operational efficiency, and the fiscal management of the college.
• Build community support for the College through strategic partnerships with business and industry partners, as well as related federal, state and local government agencies.
• Provide key analysis to the President and Board of Directors on high-level fiscal and operational management for the college and its four distinct campuses.

• Serve as the College’s chief financial officer, leading annual operating and capital budget development, long-range financial forecasting, and strategic resource allocation. Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting to the President, Board of Directors, College constituents, and federal, regional, state, and granting authorities.
• Lead efforts to ensure the College’s financial stability, including pursuit of potential bond opportunities, State of Oregon capital allocations, real estate transactions, tax credits, development opportunities and other unique revenue sources. Evaluate State, federal and other regulations to determine fiscal impact on the College.
• Serve as a staff member to the Board of Directors’ Real Estate, Investment, Audit and Finance and Budget Committees.
• Lead the president’s team and related groups through development of the College’s annual budget process.
• Supervise the College’s bidding, purchasing, and contracting activities.
• Assist faculty, program directors, chairs and deans in developing a business case for new or expansion of existing programs.
• Create new or modify existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal law, and to ensure adequate financial controls are in place.
• Lead the annual audit process.

• Provide leadership and supervision for Fiscal Services, Campus Services, contracts, risk management, procurement and fiscal project management. Combined these areas represent three direct reports and 83 FTE .
• Provide direct supervision to the Controller, Director of Campus Services, and Director of Business Operations, ensuring effective and efficient processes. Support college wide budget managers through training, development, and…