Senior Finance & Operations Executive

Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); Athens (TN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

TCAT-Athens seeks a Vice President of Finance and Operations, the college's chief business and operations officer, reporting directly to the President. This role provides strategic leadership over financial, administrative, and operational functions to ensure stewardship and compliance with TBR, state, and federal regulations.

The VP collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team and external partners to advance institutional goals and implement sound fiscal and operational practices supporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or operations.
• Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, and personnel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of governmental accounting principles and internal controls.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a member of the President's Executive Leadership Team.
• Advise the President on fiscal, operational, and administrative matters.
• Participate in strategic planning and institutional effectiveness initiatives.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that promote operational excellence.
• Represent the College with TBR, THEC, state agencies, community organizations, and external partners as assigned.
• Direct all business office operations.
• Develop, administer, and monitor the College's annual operating and capital budgets.
• Prepare revised, estimated, and proposed budgets.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial aid, cash management, and purchasing functions.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP, TBR policies, and state requirements.
• Monitor institutional cash flow and financial performance.
• Coordinate annual audits and implement audit recommendations.
• Prepare required financial reports, including IPEDS financial reporting, Composite Financial Index (CFI), Financial Integrity reports, and other federal and state reports.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and risk management processes.
• Provide fiscal oversight for federal, state, and local grants.
• Ensure compliance with grant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Coordinate financial reporting for all grant-funded activities.
• Oversee institutional compliance with TBR, Tennessee Department of Finance and Administration, federal regulations, and applicable laws.
• Provide executive oversight of Human Resources.
• Assist with organizational planning, staffing, and position management.
• Oversee personnel budgeting, compensation administration, and employment practices.
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and TBR personnel policies.
• Support employee development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Provide executive oversight of Financial Aid operations.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. Department of Education regulations, Title IV requirements, and TBR policies.
• Monitor internal controls, reconciliation, and reporting related to student financial assistance.
• Direct facilities management, maintenance, and capital improvement planning.
• Oversee campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and environmental compliance.
• Supervise purchasing, contracts, inventory, property management, and risk management functions.
• Coordinate capital projects and deferred maintenance initiatives.
• Ensure efficient operation of all College facilities and physical assets.
• Oversee procurement and purchasing activities.
• Ensure compliance with competitive bidding laws and procurement regulations.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships.
• Supervise auxiliary business functions as assigned.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate administrative personnel.
• Promote collaboration, accountability, customer service, and continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of ethical leadership, transparency, and fiscal responsibility.

Skills

Governmental accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

Strategic planning

Policy development

Communication

Collaboration

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree (preferred) in related field

Job description

TCAT-Athens seeks a Vice President of Finance and Operations, the college's chief business and operations officer, reporting directly to the President. This role provides strategic leadership over financial, administrative, and operational functions to ensure stewardship and compliance with TBR, state, and federal regulations.

The VP collaborates with the Executive Leadership Team and external partners to advance institutional goals and implement sound fiscal and operational practices supporting