FT - Vice President, Administrative Services & Chief Financial Officer

Stanly Community College•Albemarle Campus, NC

About The Position

The Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer provides leadership and administrative direction over the college’s financial and physical plant operations. The role plans, develops, implements, coordinates, and monitors business and fiscal programs, policies, and procedures. Under the general direction of the President, the position is responsible for establishing and maintaining efficient financial, physical plant, security, and auxiliary functions for the college. The role reports directly to the President and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. The position leads fiscal affairs, physical plant, security, and auxiliary services, and collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team on strategic leadership for those areas. It directs the college’s financial operations and budget development, oversees facilities and auxiliary enterprises, manages financial reporting and controls, and supports the President and Board of Trustees with reports, meetings, and master-planning activities. The role also serves as treasurer for the SCC Foundation and chairs or serves on committees as appointed. Required first-year training includes Colleague/Informer, NCCCS Budget Training, NC Ethics Training, SCC Onboarding, and SCC Mandatory Training. Suggested training includes QuickBooks, NACUBO and GASB workshops, and investment best practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, administrative leadership, or a combination of these areas, including substantial responsibility for budgeting and financial oversight.
Demonstrated experience with public-sector accounting, governmental budget development and monitoring, and financial reporting.
Knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.
Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing departmental operations.
Ability to evaluate financial information, anticipate operational needs, and recommend appropriate action.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to varied audiences.
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
Financial or administrative leadership experience in a community college or another higher education institution.
Knowledge of North Carolina Community College System funding, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
Experience overseeing facilities, capital projects, purchasing, auxiliary services, or campus safety and security.
Experience presenting financial information and recommendations to a governing board.
Experience administering grants and overseeing the financial requirements of externally funded programs.
Suggested training in QuickBooks, NACUBO and GASB workshops, and investment best practices.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to fiscal affairs, physical plant, security, and auxiliary services.
Collaborate with the Executive Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership regarding college finances, physical plant, security, and auxiliary services.
Ensure fiscal controls are in place and consistent with best practices.
Direct the management of all college financial operations; prepare records and financial analyses and provide appropriate controls and audits.
Coordinate preparation of the college budget in consultation with the President and other personnel as needed.
Direct and review physical plant operations and maintenance, and assist the President with planning, design, and construction decisions.
Direct the management or outsourcing of purchasing, bookstore, and food service operations, and the fixed property control system.
Direct financial control of auxiliary enterprises and service departments.
Direct campus safety and security programs and required reporting.
Direct financial management of student aid and scholarships and review collections, disbursements, and required reports.
Direct and review authentication of college contracts, licenses, and permits.
Direct administration of funds for federally sponsored programs and other college accounts.
Direct and coordinate the college utility systems.
Coordinate facility utilization and IPEDs financial reports.
Direct and monitor college investments.
Serve as treasurer for the SCC Foundation.
Direct preparation of monthly reports for the President and Board of Trustees; attend Board of Trustees and associated committee meetings.
Ensure required NCCCS financial and facility reports are submitted accurately and on time.
Work with the President and Board of Trustees to prepare, implement, and update the college’s master plan.
Make staffing recommendations to support efficient division operations.
Ensure and uphold staff professional development requirements as needed.
Serve on the Executive Leadership Team and chair or serve on other committees as appointed.
Perform other related duties as directed by the President.