Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner.

If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

POSITION TITLE: Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT: Administration & Finance
REPORTS TO: President of Bristol Community College
ANTICIPATED START: January, 2027
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Administration and Finance staff members, including but not limited to, employees in the areas of Accounting, Facilities, Campus Police, Public Safety and Risk and Compliance
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits, some nights and weekends required
SALARY: Hiring Salary Range $ - $ annually

Bristol Community College invites applications for the role of Vice President of Administration and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a critical leader responsible for the strategic, fiscal, and operational stewardship of the institution. This executive position serves on the President's Leadership Team and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the College's financial health, operational excellence, and mission alignment.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The CFO will provide visionary, transparent, and inclusive leadership for all administrative functions, including finance, facilities, purchasing and contracting, payroll, student accounts, campus public safety, police, and emergency management, enterprise risk management, auxiliary and enterprise services (such as bookstore, food service, compliance, card services, document storage, duplications/mail services, childcare, and events management), legal affairs, operations and capital budgeting, and sustainability initiatives.

The CFO will foster a data-informed, innovative, and collaborative culture that advances student success and institutional effectiveness.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS,

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the chief fiscal and administrative officer, overseeing all financial operations, including budget planning and administration ($109 million in FY27), audits (state, federal, and independent), investments, debt management, payroll, bursar functions, and compliance with all state and federal regulations.
• Advise the President, Board of Trustees, and President's Leadership Team on strategic financial planning, trends, risks, and opportunities, providing clear, actionable analysis and recommendations.
• Ensure the integrity, transparency, and accuracy of all financial statements, accounting systems, and reporting in accordance with best practices, the American Institute of CPAs, NACUBO, AICPA, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Demonstrates expertise in the accurate preparation of annual college financial statements - ensuring full compliance with GAAP and higher education accounting frameworks.
• Oversee the…