Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer has management oversight of all financial, Student Accounts, Information Technology Services (ITS), Conference Services, Mail/Copy Center and facilities (Building and Grounds) functions. The CFO reports to the President, and serves as a member of Executive Team, a collaborative body which provides strategic and operational direction to the College. The CFO provides strategic financial guidance and recommendations on the operations to the President and Executive Team, setting and achieving the mission, goals and objectives of the College.

This position oversees and manages a wide range of financial functions, including accounting and financial reporting, treasury, investment management, cash management, debt management, budget and planning, and financial analysis. The CFO works closely with the Executive Team as well as Senior Staff and provides support for several committees of the Board of Trustees.

• Provides financial leadership, develops and continually assesses policies, systems and operations.
• Interprets overall enterprise operational results as they affect financial performance and institutional objectives and makes specific recommendations that will result in improved efficiency, cost reduction and effectiveness.
• Develop and oversee the management of fiscal policies, systems that protect College assets, direct long-term budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with College strategic plan.
• Prepare and maintain dynamic short and long-term financial models that incorporate the College's strategic objectives and goals.
• Works with the College community to build an academic, physical and economic infrastructure and campus climate that both differentiates the College and contributes materially to student success.

• Oversees the financial well-being of the institution.
• Participates with the Executive Team in developing and implementing the College's strategy.
• Develops short- and long-term financial plans, directs the preparation of the annual budget, internal audit, accounting, treasury, and financial analysis/reporting to include preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and reports for both government regulatory agencies and the Board of Trustees.
• Maintains and enhances financial reporting systems for assessing financial performance and provides for the ongoing development of controls and standards necessary to safeguard college assets and comply with all regulatory requirements.
• Offers direction and analysis on long-range economic trends and participates in identifying and evaluating revenue growth opportunities and possibilities for expansion into new areas.
• Reviews and recommends actions to ensure uniform business management and provides guidance on long range plans for physical, technological, and financial resources.
• Responds to all constituencies as needed and appropriate, from the Board of Trustees to external agencies and fund managers.
• Represents the College with lenders, investment managers and various other external contacts.
• Develops and maintains effective working relationships with Executive Team of the College.
• Serves as a role model in supporting the College's core values and abiding by the College's guidelines, by-laws, and policies.
• Oversee the investment management function of endowment, working closely with investment advisor and any related professional services to ensure compliance with the College's investment policy.

• Capital Projects and Facilities:
  Oversee the College's Building and Grounds function, managed by Vice President of Facilities, including the College's master planning, space management, sustainability planning and emergency management planning.
• Information Technology Services:
  Oversee the College's Information Technology Services Department managed by the Vice President and Chief Information Officer including the department's strategic plan and its alignment with the College's overall strategic plan.
• Accounting/Finance/Student Accounts:
  Oversee the College's Accounting and Finance Department with assistance from the Associate Vice President for Finance. Ensure the College's finances align with the overall mission of the College. Responsible for all financial and compliance audits, bond and debt compliance, cash management and banking relationships.
• Mailroom and Copy Center:
  Oversees the College's delivery of mail services and copy center functions to aid in the efficiency and utilization of resources to internal departments to meet business needs.
• Procurement:
  Oversee the College's purchasing functions, managed by the Manager of Procurement, including identifying opportunities for and initiating and evaluating Requests for Proposals and developing best practices for its day-to-day operation. Reviews policies and contracts, assess service levels and cost and manages bid process. The Manager of…