Chief Financial Officer

Location: Spokane Colleges - District Office Spokane

Department: District Business Office

Starting salary for this position is: $211,442 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position, through training, evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.

Spokane Colleges is comprised of two accredited colleges, Spokane Community College (SCC) and Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC) serving Spokane, Stevens, Whitman, Ferry, and Pend Oreille Counties, as well as portions of Lincoln County.

Both colleges are accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and governed by the Washington State Board of Community and Technical Colleges.

JOB SUMMARY

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as the district's senior financial officer and a key member of the Chancellor's executive leadership team. Reporting directly to the Chancellor/CEO, the CFO provides strategic leadership and direction for district finances and business operations. The position plays a critical role in shaping institutional strategy, stewardship, and ensuring operations effectively support Spokane Colleges educational mission and commitment to student success.

The CFO will foster a collaborative, service-oriented environment in which institutional decision-making and resource allocation are informed by a holistic and inclusive approach to supporting students and the broader district community.

The CFO has responsibility and authority for establishing the strategic direction and priorities of the division, and provides vision, broad oversight, and leadership for the district’s financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, treasury functions, payroll, purchasing, grants and contracts, investments, instructional support, and related administrative services. The CFO is responsible for ensuring fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, effective internal controls, accurate financial reporting, and the long-term financial sustainability of Spokane Colleges.

The position serves as Treasurer to the Board of Trustees, advises executive leadership on financial and business matters, and represents Spokane Colleges in state, community, and professional settings. The CFO also oversees risk management, public records, records management, labor relations participation, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and Board policies while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and service excellence.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Financial Leadership & Governance

Provides executive-level financial leadership, planning, stewardship, and governance for the district.

• Develop, implement, and oversee policies, procedures, and business practices that ensure the effective administration of District financial operations and the proper stewardship of District, State, Federal, and other funds. *
• Provide fiscal leadership and budget oversight to support compliance with accreditation standards and ensure the long-term financial stability of the district, as prescribed by the Northwest Accreditation Commission. *
• Serve as the Chancellor's chief financial advisor by developing and presenting operating budgets, financial forecasts, and revenue and expenditure projections; advise executive leadership financial, budgeting, tuition and fee management, financial aid, purchasing and capital financial matters. *
• Serve as Treasurer of the Board of Trustees, presenting complex financial information and ensuring compliance with board policy and fiduciary responsibilities. *

Financial Management, Reporting & Compliance

Ensures fiscal integrity through financial reporting, internal controls,…