Chief Financial Officer

Louisiana Delta Community College; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Louisiana Delta Community College is seeking a senior budget and financial leader in Monroe, LA. The role oversees operating and capital budgets, treasury functions, and comprehensive financial reporting within the Administration & Finance department.

The position requires a master's degree (or CPA) and five years in a senior role, with experience in Ellucian Banner and higher education preferred. This is a full-time, unclassified administrative/staff appointment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or related field or a CPA certificate.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior-level position.
• Experience with Ellucian Banner and higher education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit the College's operating and capital budgets to LCTC.
• Develop, implement, and monitor institutional budgets with leadership.
• Provide insights to the executive team on financial planning and performance.
• Oversee treasury operations to ensure cash flow and maximize investments.
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of financial reports, including AFR.
• Coordinate with auditors and ensure compliance with GASB and state/federal guidelines.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Auditing liaison

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in business or related field

CPA certificate

Tools

Ellucian Banner

Job description

Job no: 495785
Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Monroe, LA
Categories: Business and Administrative Affairs, Controller's Office, Finance and Budget, Fiscal Affairs, Administration

Department: Administration & Finance

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities

Budget Management & Financial Strategy

• Prepare and submit the College's operating and capital outlay budgets to LCTC (Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges).
• Develop, implement, and monitor institutional budgets in conjunction with Executive Leadership and the College's Deans, Directors, and Department Heads.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team related to financial planning and performance.
• Oversee the College's treasury operations to ensure adequate cash flow and maximize investments.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate financial reports, including the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Develop and implement procedures related to changes in GASB reporting requirements and State or Federal guidelines impacting Higher Education.
• Consult with internal, legislative, federal, and independent auditors when necessary and serve as the primary coordinator for the College's financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards by monitoring internal control systems and updating procedures as needed.

Professional Development

• Maintains current professional and technical knowledge through workshops, conferences, and meetings.

Other

• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Required Education

Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in business or related field, or a CPA certificate, and five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior-level position. Experience with Ellucian Banner and higher education preferred.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System,Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Advertised: 09 Oct 2026 Central Daylight Time
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