Director, Financial Operations

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

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

The role reports to the Associate VP of Financial Operations and supervises managers to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficient processes. The position manages year-end close, appropriation and allotment management, cash management, internal controls, and audit coordination.

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial management, governmental accounting, and financial reporting.
• 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.
• Progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial management, and fiscal operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounting and financial reporting.
• Coordinate year-end close, grant accounting, payroll certifications, and reconciliations.
• Lead audit coordination and respond to requests for Financial Aid audits.
• Support ERP system implementation and develop financial dashboards for monitoring.

Skills

Government accounting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Dashboards

Leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Masters-level coursework in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Title: Director, Financial Operations

Agency: J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College

Location: Henrico - 087

FLSA: Exempt

Hiring Range: $115,000 - $125,000

Full Time or Part Time: Full Time

Additional Detail

Job Description:

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.

Minimum 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.