Vice President Finance/Operations

CENTRAL OREGON COMMUNITY CLG; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Oregon Community College seeks a Vice President of Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer to lead the College’s financial health and campus services. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, procurement, risk management, contracts, and real estate transactions, while guiding strategic resource allocation across four campuses.

You will report to the President and work closely with college leaders, faculty, and staff to advance student learning and institutional priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• Seven years of senior leadership experience in accounting or financial administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual operating and capital budget development and long-range forecasting.
• Oversee procurement, contracts, risk management, and fiscal project management.
• Provide operational leadership for Fiscal Services and Campus Services (facilities, grounds, maintenance and custodial).
• Collaborate with the President and Board on fiscal strategies and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and internal controls.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial forecasting

Strategic leadership

Communication

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Finance

Job description

Vice President Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer

Position Title Vice President Finance and Operations/Chief Financial Officer

Classification Title

Classification Title Administrator

Position Number

Position Number B1007PD

Grade Level VP

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Open Until Filled Notes

Open Until Filled Notes Open until filled, with a first-round review on September 24, 2026

The Vice President for Finance and Operations serves as Central Oregon Community College’s chief financial officer and a key member of the President’s leadership team, providing strategic direction for the College’s long-term financial health. The position oversees budgeting and financial planning, procurement, risk management, contracts, fiscal project management, and real estate transactions, as well as provides operational leadership for Fiscal Services and Campus Services (facilities, grounds, maintenance and custodial). The VPFO collaborates closely with the president, college leaders, faculty and staff to support institutional priorities and support student learning and success.

Please visit this website for more information about the position and the College: https://cocc.edu/departments/human-resources/employment/recruiting/vpfo-search

• Provide strategic and innovative leadership in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of the College’s financial and physical plant operations.
• In tandem with other College vice presidents, collaborate on the development of short- and long-term planning efforts to improve student, employee and community member experience, operational efficiency, and the fiscal management of the college.
• Build community support for the College through strategic partnerships with business and industry partners, as well as related federal, state and local government agencies.
• Provide key analysis to the President and Board of Directors on high-level fiscal and operational management for the college and its four distinct campuses.

Fiscal Leadership

• Serve as the College’s chief financial officer, leading annual operating and capital budget development, long-range financial forecasting, and strategic resource allocation. Ensure the provision of accurate and timely financial reporting to the President, Board of Directors, College constituents, and federal, regional, state, and granting authorities.
• Lead efforts to ensure the College’s financial stability, including pursuit of potential bond opportunities, State of Oregon capital allocations, real estate transactions, tax credits, development opportunities and other unique revenue sources. Evaluate State, federal and other regulations to determine fiscal impact on the College.
• Serve as a staff member to the Board of Directors’ Real Estate, Investment, Audit and Finance and Budget Committees.
• Lead the president’s team and related groups through development of the College’s annual budget process.
• Supervise the College’s bidding, purchasing, and contracting activities.
• Assist faculty, program directors, chairs and deans in developing a business case for new or expansion of existing programs.
• Create new or modify existing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal law, and to ensure adequate financial controls are in place.
• Lead the annual audit process.

Operational Leadership

• Provide leadership and supervision for Fiscal Services, Campus Services, contracts, risk management, procurement and fiscal project management. Combined these areas represent three direct reports and 83 FTE .
• Provide direct supervision to the Controller, Director of Campus Services, and Director of Business Operations, ensuring effective and efficient processes. Support collegewide budget managers through training, development, and communication and provide strategic direction and leadership throughout the budget process
• Provide leadership for the College’s sustainability practices, both within Campus Services and across the College.
• Lead the College’s Facilities Master Planning process and the development of long-range infrastructure in support of the College’s strategic, sustainable growth.
• Supervise risk management work, contracts and procurement processes for the College. Assess risk and liabilities and contracts with insurance carriers to ensure appropriate coverage; interpret and implement legal direction from attorneys and State or other regulations; ensure related College policies are updated regularly.
• Analyze systems and processes throughout the College to improve efficiency, transparency and accountability.

Department Specific

• Regular schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Must be available to work some evenings and weekends, as requested.
• Must work and reside in the state of Oregon at the time their work is being performed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the duties and responsibilities of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The individual is expected to follow College work rules and policies.

The incumbent must possess these knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. The incumbent must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, using the English language with or without the use of an interpreter.

• Must have proven skills formulating budget and financial policies, processes and systems, including fiscal planning and financial forecasting.
• Must be a systems- and process- thinker, developing effective and efficient systems for assigned areas of responsibility, doing so through strong communication and collaboration.
• Demonstrated leadership style that reflects modern leadership, management and supervision practices, communication strategies, and team development.
• Ability to use data in decision making to ensure the effective, efficient, and sustainable use of resources.
• Ability to work cooperatively with diverse constituencies and create and inclusive workplace, as well as demonstrate a commitment to access, equity, and inclusion for under-represented marginalized populations.
• Must have excellent communication, both written and verbal, meeting facilitation, conflict resolution, and public presentation skills.
• Must be able to manage and lead in a complex, fiscally challenging and rapidly changing environment.
• Must be able to make professional and clear presentations to the Board of Directors and its committees and external constituencies about financial and operational matters.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse environment.
• A demonstrated record of collaboration with colleagues, staff, business and community partners, and collective bargaining groups.

Ergonomic Requirements

All individuals are required to be able to perform essential functions without significant risk of injury or to otherwise demonstrate or explain how they can perform the essential functions listed above.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Experience

• Seven (7) years of increasingly responsible senior-level leadership in a complex accounting environment, including responsibility for fiscal and administrative controls, budget analysis and development, financial projections, and financial strategies.

Equivalency Statement

The College recognizes the value of skills and knowledge gained outside of formal higher education and paid employment. Applicants who do not meet minimum qualifications but present other qualifications or experience equivalent to those required will be considered and are encouraged to apply. To qualify under equivalency, applicants must indicate how they qualify by responding to the supplemental question presented during the application process.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

• Master’s Degree in one of the fields noted above or a closely related one.

Experience

• Community college or other higher education experience strongly preferred.
• Experience advising and working in collaboration with boards
• Experience working with facilities management, bond expenditures, and capital programs.

Certifications

• CPA , CMA or CPFO strongly preferred.

EEO Statement

The goal of Central Oregon Community College is to provide an atmosphere that encourages our faculty, staff and students to realize their full potential. In support of this goal, it is