Position Summary
Reporting directly to the College President, the Vice President of Business Operations and Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic leadership and executive oversight for all financial and operational functions of the College. As a key member of the College’s executive leadership team, the Vice President serves as the principal advisor on financial, business, and facilities-related matters.
This role is responsible for leading core operational areas including accounting, budget development and control, procurement, contract management, and information technology. The role is instrumental in sustaining financial integrity, operational excellence, and long-term campus infrastructure planning.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide financial analyses for funding formula variations, tuition and fee variations, fund balance and Board Reserve alternatives, and other variables affecting College finances.
- Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and the College’s long-term strategy.
- Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information to College leaders and make actionable recommendations.
- Engage the President and Executive Leadership Team around budget, finance, audit, and investment issues, trends, and changes.
- Ensure the College receives exemplary operational and financial audits.
- Prepare and maintain regular financial planning reports including a complete analysis of financial results
- Develop and maintain the capital budget.
- Oversee cash flow planning and ensure availability of funds as needed.
- Oversee and management of cash, investment, surplus funds and asset management to ensure continued health and integrity of the College’s fiscal status.
- Manage the annual budgeting process, working collaboratively with department leaders to align fiscal strategy with institutional goals.
- Deliver timely and accurate financial reports and analysis to the President, Executive Leadership Team, and Board of Trustees.
- Provide weekly budget reports and financial insights to the Executive Leadership Team.
- Foster a culture of accountability and collaboration across all operational departments, leading a diverse team of direct reports.
- Ensure the President is fully informed of all activities and concerns related to business operations, finances, and campus infrastructure.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as regulatory and accrediting bodies related to financial operations and campus facilities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in business, finance, or a related field.
- A minimum of ten (10) years of progressive senior leadership experience in financial and administrative services, preferably within public higher education.
- Demonstrated experience managing facilities operations, building projects, and campus infrastructure development, preferred.
- Strong background in business operations, strategic planning, and financial modeling.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and public presentation skills.
- Proven ability to build consensus through collaborative decision-making.
- Deep financial expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal accountability.