Vice President of Business and Finance​/CFO

Position: Vice President of Business and Finance / CFO
Location: Athens

Job Category Staff Position Title Vice President of Business and Finance / CFO Working Title Vice President for Business and Finance Scheduled Hours Per Week 37.5 FLSA Status Exempt

Job Summary

Job Summary

The Vice President of Business and Finance & Chief Financial Officer (VPBF/CFO) will function as the senior officer overseeing the directors of various units within the Division of Finance and Business, including Grants and Sponsored Programs, Procurement, Accounting, and Contractual Services.

The Vice President of Business and Finance & Chief Financial Officer (VPBF/CFO) ensures fiscal management and business operating standards are applied as best practices across the campus.

The VPBF/CFO also serves as the Executive Director of the Concord University Research and Development Corporation, a separate nonprofit entity for which this position holds full fiscal and operational oversight. This responsibility is established in the Corporation's bylaws and is an essential component of the role.

As a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPBF serves as a strategic partner to the President and University leadership, helping align institutional priorities, operational planning, and financial sustainability with the University's mission and long-term goals.

The Vice President serves as a strategic partner to the President and Cabinet, helping to align institutional priorities, enrollment trends, operational planning, and financial sustainability with the University's mission and long-term strategic goals.

The individual in this position will be responsible for developing and implementing strategies that support the University's mission, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, and fostering an inclusive environment across the institution. In this role, the Vice President will act as the Chief Financial Officer and strategic business partner to the senior executive leadership team.

Responsibilities include providing regular updates to the Board of Governors, engaging with the finance committee to develop short and long-term plans, and ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting for various stakeholders. The VPBF/CFO will assess the financial performance of the organization, identify and implement systems to enhance operational efficiency, and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the institution's growth plans.

Additionally, the Vice President will mentor and develop a team of managers and directors, managing work allocation and performance evaluations to build an effective team dynamic. The position also encompasses financial management, budgeting, and forecasting responsibilities.

The Vice President will prepare and present monthly financial reports, review financial results, and manage cash flow planning processes. They will oversee the accounting department, ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial procedures, and serve as a key point of contact for external auditors.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to build collaborative relationships across divisions, communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, and lead within a dynamic public higher education environment.

This role requires a collaborative and strategic leader with excellent communication skills, executive presence, and a proven track record in financial management, operational effectiveness, and institutional planning. Concord University seeks a mission-driven and student-centered leader who values transparency, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement in support of institutional effectiveness and student success.

Applications received before May 29, 2026, will receive priority consideration; however, all submissions will be reviewed.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

* Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.

* Provide oversight to areas of the University including but limited to accounting, internal control, procurement, office of sponsored programs, and contract oversight and administration for auxiliary enterprises including the bookstore and dining.

* Provides leadership, to business and financial services including financial planning and analysis, efficiency of operations, and achievement of the financial goals of the University.

* Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities.

* Serve as the Executive Director of the Concord University Research and Development Corporation, providing fiscal oversight, operational leadership, and compliance management for this separate nonprofit entity as required by its bylaws.

* Maintains relationship with bond rating agencies and ensures ongoing compliance with bond covenants and reporting requirements.

* Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.

* Analyze the financial details of past,…