Sr Vice Chancellor, Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Houston Community College • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Vice Chancellor of Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer provides effective administration and operational management of Houston City College (HCC) to achieve its strategic objectives. The role provides executive leadership and supervision of HCC’s finance and administration functions and collaborates with system-wide leaders to advance the institution’s strategic plan, mission, vision, and values.

The position is responsible for designing, executing, and ensuring the effectiveness of internal controls that provide reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. The role also manages talent engagement for direct reports, including recruiting, selection, hiring, termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

The position leads or coordinates institution-wide finance and administration functions, including facilities, finance, financial aid, information technology, police, and procurement. It advises and supports the Chancellor, manages significant financial and human resources decisions, and works with community, business, educational, and other organizations to advance the educational and financial well-being of the community. It develops long-term operating strategies to fund enrollment growth, educational programs, and facilities; formulates financial policies and procedures; and supports institutional strategic planning and implementation.

The role collaborates with the executive team, supports communication of HCC’s vision and goals, and promotes collaborative decision-making, results-based management, continuous improvement, teamwork, and student and customer service. It performs other duties and assignments as required.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 15 years of experience in a senior- or executive-level management position.
• Valid Texas driver license.
• CPA certification.
• Ability to be bonded.
• Skills with MS Office programs, information management systems, and budget management.
• Must be able to perform job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must remain in a stationary position during the shift, move items weighing up to 25 pounds, position self to operate job equipment, and apply established protocols in a timely manner.
• Must access, input, and retrieve information from technology devices and communicate with others to accomplish job requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate degree.
• Higher education or public-agency administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the institution’s finance and administration functions.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, reports, and studies necessary or appropriate to the position.
• Ensure compliance with budgets and financial controls.
• Supervise or coordinate system-wide functions including facilities, finance, financial aid, information technology, police, and procurement.
• Provide input to the Chancellor on direct-report appraisals and support and advise the Chancellor as appropriate.
• Manage significant financial and human resources decisions.
• Participate in community programs and activities supported by or partnered with the college, ensuring strategic plans and budgets align with established goals and objectives.
• Work with community, business, educational, and other organizations to improve the educational and financial well-being of the community.
• Develop long-term operating strategies to fund enrollment growth, educational programs, and facilities.
• Formulate and recommend to the Chancellor policies and procedures governing institutional financial activities.
• Assist the Chancellor in promoting economy through efficient and effective use of allocated funds and in supervising and monitoring expenditures of HCC funds.
• Develop and manage human resources, including policy and organizational development.
• Lead and authorize hiring, training, and evaluation of personnel directly responsible to the position.
• Collaborate with executive team members to develop a positive image of the college in the community.
• Assist the Chancellor with strategic planning and implementation of college goals.
• Develop core processes and strategies to implement the strategic plan and monitor its effectiveness.
• Support the Chancellor in implementing and communicating the institution’s vision, mission, goals, and strategies.
• Promote collaborative decision-making, results-based management, continuous improvement, and student/customer service in a teamwork-oriented environment.
• Perform other duties, tasks, and assignments as required.

Benefits

• The college provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.
• The college promotes opportunities for employees’ professional growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive