Strategic Finance & Operations Director

Heritage University; Toppenish (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

21 paid holidays

403(b) match

Tuition waiver program

AFLAC coverage

Job summary

Heritage University seeks an Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations to lead the University’s Business Office, oversee accounting, payroll, grants, and reporting, and drive modern financial practices in alignment with strategic goals.

The role reports to the CFO and emphasizes internal controls, collaboration with leadership, and continuous process improvement across all financial functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience supervising employees and managing financial operations.
• CPA or other relevant professional certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day financial operations, including accounting, accounts payable, purchasing, payroll accounting, grants accounting, and financial reporting.
• Establishes month-end and year-end closing timelines and prepares financial statements.
• Maintains internal controls to safeguard university assets and ensure compliance.
• Collaborates with the CFO on cash flow planning and institutional financial priorities.
• Oversees audits, grant accounting, and compliance with federal/state regulations.
• Represents the Business Office in institutional committees and cross‑functional initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Internal controls

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder collaboration

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Financial software

Job description

Heritage University seeks an Executive Director of Finance & Business Operations to lead the University’s Business Office, oversee accounting, payroll, grants, and reporting, and drive modern financial practices in alignment with strategic goals.

The role reports to the CFO and emphasizes internal controls, collaboration with leadership, and continuous process improvement across all financial functions.