Chief Financial & Administrative Services Officer

Columbia Gorge Community College; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 133,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Gorge Community College seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (VPAS/CFO).

The VPAS/CFO will oversee finance, budgeting, payroll, HR, contracting, risk management, IT, facilities, and auxiliary services, reporting to the College President and serving on the President’s Council.

Starting salary is $133,470–$141,592 for 2026-2027, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of senior-level finance and administrative services experience.
• Technical knowledge: GASB standards knowledge and experience with external auditors.
• Systems: Experience implementing and managing ERP software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget process in compliance with laws and Board priorities.
• Direct financial operations, reporting, and cost/benefit analyses across budgets.
• Oversee risk management, compliance, internal controls, and grant requirements.
• Provide leadership for Human Resources, facilities, IT, and auxiliary services.
• Develop partnerships to expand equitable learning opportunities and community engagement.
• Guide policy development, accreditation support, and environmental sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Equity-minded leadership

Strategic planning

Financial analysis

Collaboration

Communication

GASB knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or related field

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Columbia Gorge Community College seeks a collaborative, equity-minded leader to serve as Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer (VPAS/CFO).

The VPAS/CFO will oversee finance, budgeting, payroll, HR, contracting, risk management, IT, facilities, and auxiliary services, reporting to the College President and serving on the President’s Council.

Starting salary is $133,470–$141,592 for 2026-2027, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.