Higher Education Finance & Operations Manager

Virginia's Community College System; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking a full-time Business Office Manager to lead the financial operations, integrating accounting and student accounts to ensure fiscal integrity and service excellence. The role directs daily activities, supervises staff, and assists the Director of Finance with budgeting and audits.

The position requires strong leadership, knowledge of GASB and ARMICS, and the ability to implement efficient policies.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and staff development experience.
• Knowledge of GASB, VCCS policies, and ARMICS.
• Ability to translate policies into efficient procedures.
• Expertise in business process improvement and change management.
• Strong communication, collaboration, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise Business Office staff with a focus on growth.
• Oversee daily Business Office activities: cashiering, reconciliations, deposits.
• Coordinate staff scheduling and workload distribution.
• Implement financial policies; propose updates to Finance Director.
• Conduct complex financial analysis and reporting.
• Support year-end closing and audit coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Cardinal

AIS

SIS

Job description

Germanna Community College in Virginia is seeking a full-time Business Office Manager to lead the financial operations, integrating accounting and student accounts to ensure fiscal integrity and service excellence. The role directs daily activities, supervises staff, and assists the Director of Finance with budgeting and audits.

The position requires strong leadership, knowledge of GASB and ARMICS, and the ability to implement efficient policies.