Director, Financial Operations

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College is seeking a Director of Financial Operations to lead the college's financial operations, including accounting, grants, student financials, and reporting.

The role ensures accurate, compliant processing and robust internal controls across multiple departments. The position reports to the Associate Vice President of Financial Operations and will coordinate year‑end activities, cash management, and internal and external audits while supporting ERP cloud

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience supervising professional staff in fiscal operations.
• Experience with governmental accounting and state appropriations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day financial operations including accounting, grants accounting and student financials.
• Coordinate year‑end close, reconciliations, payroll certifications, and cash management.
• Support ARMICS compliance, internal controls, and audit activities.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial management

Regulatory compliance

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Professional certification (CPA/CGFM)

Tools

Automated financial management systems

ERP systems

Dashboard/reporting tools

Job description

Sensitive Position Yes Job Description

Working Title Director, Financial Operations Role Title Financial Services Manager II Role Code 19035-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 06 Position Number 28300049 Agency J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Division J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College (Div) Work Location Henrico - 087 Hiring Range $115,000 - $125,000 Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category 1-Officials and Administrators Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule

Reynolds is one of the largest community colleges in Virginia and serves Virginia’s capital city and five nearby counties. Annually, our four campus sites serve approximately 13,000 credit students and provide training for 7,400 students through the Community College Workforce Alliance. Reynolds is committed to hiring and retaining a racially diverse, culturally competent staff at all levels of the organization who reflect the demographics of our students. We also believe in providing an ongoing investment in our faculty and staff to deepen their skills and competencies to serve the full range of our student population.

Reporting directly to the Associate Vice President of Financial Operations, the Director of Financial Operations is responsible for the day-to-day management, coordination, and oversight of the college’s financial operations, including accounting, grants accounting, student financials, financial reporting, and related business functions. The Director supervises functional managers and ensures financial activities are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

The Director manages and coordinates fiscal year-end close activities, appropriation and allotment management, financial reconciliations, payroll certifications, cash management activities, and operational internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and continuity of financial operations. The position supports the college’s Agency Risk Management and Internal Control Standards (ARMICS) program by monitoring internal controls, coordinating operational compliance activities, and facilitating corrective actions. The Director also coordinates and reviews financial audit activities, including audit requests involving Financial Aid and other college departments, to ensure timely responses, appropriate documentation, and follow-up on audit findings.

The Director supports the operational implementation of the systemwide AdvanceVCCS ERP/EPM cloud platform by coordinating departmental activities, staff training and readiness, data validation, financial reporting, and continuity of financial operations during the transition. The position also oversees the development and maintenance of financial dashboards and operational reports to support financial monitoring, analysis, and management decision-making.

The Director promotes staff development, cross-training, and succession planning within Financial Operations and collaborates with college departments, VCCS, and other stakeholders to resolve operational issues, implement process improvements, and enhance service delivery. Through these responsibilities, the Director supports the Associate Vice President in maintaining effective financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring accountability and operational continuity.

Special Assignments

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of financial internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, exercise sound judgment, and resolve operational issues.
• Ability to utilize financial management systems, reporting tools, and dashboards.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate effectively with executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management, and fiscal operations, including oversight of multiple financial functions.
• Demonstrated experience supervising professional staff and managing financial operations.
• Considerable experience preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial statements, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Experience utilizing automated financial management systems and reporting tools.
• Relevant education, specialized training, or equivalent professional experience in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters-level coursework or specialized related training, preferably in accounting, finance or a business-related discipline.
• Experience in public sector or higher education financial management and reporting.
• Experience with governmental accounting, state appropriations, allotments, and related compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating financial audits and monitoring corrective actions.
• Experience supporting financial systems implementations, business process improvements, or ERP transitions.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CGFM.

Additional Considerations

• This position is designated as a position of special trust and confidentiality. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required criminal background and reference checks, including a criminal history investigation conducted through the Virginia State Police, as applicable. The selected candidate must also comply with applicable Commonwealth of Virginia financial disclosure requirements, including filing a Statement of Economic Interests if the position is designated as subject to that requirement.

Operation of a State Vehicle No Supervises Employees Yes Required Travel

Between campuses and to college events and conferences.

Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/

EEO Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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