Vice President of Finance and Administration

ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL WOMEN’S ALLIANCE; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State employee benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

VRS/ORP participation

Paid annual leave and holidays

Professional development opportunities

Continuous learning programs

Wellness resources

Job summary

Brightpoint Community College in the Greater Richmond area seeks a Vice President of Finance and Administration to provide strategic and operational leadership for finances, IT, facilities, and safety across two campuses serving 15,000+ students annually.

The VPFA will oversee budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead long-range financial planning in alignment with the college's mission and priorities.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or related field.
• 10+ years of fiscal leadership experience in higher education or public sector.
• Experience overseeing multiple functional areas of a college or business.
• Strong knowledge of public-sector finance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex departments and manage change.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership on financial, administrative, and strategic matters.
• Oversee budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, purchasing, payroll, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, system-level, and local regulations.
• Lead audits and external reporting; address findings and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with campus leadership across two campuses.
• Develop long-range financial and capital planning aligned with strategic plan.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Public-sector finance knowledge

Budgeting and compliance

Education

Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or related field

Job description

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Brightpoint Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education and is one of the largest of Virginia’s 23 community colleges. The college is located within the Greater Richmond metropolitan area. It serves students and the community at its two campuses, in Chester and Midlothian; online; and in locations throughout its service area. Brightpoint Community College’s mission is to provide quality educational opportunities that inspire student success and community vitality. It envisions a success story for every student.

Brightpoint offers a robust benefits package, including:

• State of Virginia employee benefits
• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
• Choice of Virginia Retirement System (VRS) participation or ORP Optional Retirement Plan participation
• Generous annual leave and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Continuous Learning Programs and Educational Assistance Programs
• Access to wellness resources and employee assistance programs

Brightpoint Community College invites applications for the position of Vice President of Finance and Administration.

The Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) is a senior executive leader responsible for providing strategic, operational, and fiscal leadership for the college’s administrative and financial functions. Reporting directly to the President, the VPFA oversees Financial Services (Business Office, General Accounting, Budgeting and Fixed Assets), Information Technology, Facilities Management, and Safety and Security across two campuses serving more than 15,000 credit and non-credit students per year.

The VPFA plays a critical role in ensuring the financial sustainability, operational effectiveness, regulatory compliance, and physical and technological infrastructure of the college. As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA partners with academic and administrative leaders to support student success, institutional effectiveness, and the college’s strategic priorities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Executive Leadership and Strategic Planning

• Serve as a key advisor to the President and Executive Leadership Team on financial, administrative, and operational matters.
• Provide leadership in long-range financial planning, capital planning, enrollment-related fiscal modeling, and resource allocation aligned with the college’s strategic plan.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure the college’s long-term financial stability, operational efficiency, and risk mitigation.
• Collaborate with campus leadership to ensure consistent, integrated operations across both campuses.
• Recommend to the President any college closing or schedule changes due to inclement weather or other circumstances.

Finance and Business Operations

• Provide overall leadership and oversight of college finances, including budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, cash management, purchasing, payroll, and internal controls.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the college’s annual operating and capital budgets; present budget recommendations and financial analyses to the President and Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, system-level, and local financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Oversee audits, financial reviews, and external reporting; address findings and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Analyze financial trends, enrollment impacts, and funding scenarios to inform decision-making.
• Manage the Commonwealth of Virginia’s appropriation, allotment, and cash balances for the college.
• Direct the fiscal year-end closing process in preparation of required financial statements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls, fiscal policies, and transparent financial practices.

Information Technology

• Provide oversight of the Office of Information Technology functions, ensuring reliable, secure, and innovative technology services that support instruction, student services, and administrative operations.
• Guide the development and implementation of the college’s IT strategy, including infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise systems, data governance, and instructional technology.
• Ensure technology planning aligns with institutional goals, enrollment growth, and evolving educational delivery models.
• Promote data-informed decision-making through effective systems, analytics, and reporting tools.

Facilities, Safety, and Security

• Provide oversight of facilities planning, maintenance, construction, and capital projects across both campuses.
• Lead long-term facilities and capital planning to support enrollment growth, program needs, sustainability goals, and deferred maintenance priorities.
• Ensure safe, secure, and accessible campus environments for students, employees, and visitors.
• Oversee campus safety and security operations, emergency preparedness, risk management, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Plan and develop health and safety policies and procedures for the college.

Grants Administration and Oversight

• Provide executive oversight of the college’s grants administration function, ensuring alignment with institutional strategy and compliance with funding requirements.
• Coordinate closely with academic leaders, Financial Services, Foundation, and grant staff to identify, pursue, and prioritize grant opportunities that support student success, workforce development, and institutional goals.
• Review and advise on grant proposals to ensure alignment with the college’s mission, capacity, and strategic plan.
• In alignment with the Foundation, ensure systems and processes are in place for effective grant management, reporting, compliance, and stewardship.
• Monitor grant portfolios to assess institutional risk, sustainability, and return on investment.
• Serve as a liaison with federal, state, and private funding agencies on grant-related matters as needed.

Compliance, Risk Management, and Institutional Effectiveness

• Ensure administrative and financial operations comply with accreditation standards, system requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Identify institutional risks related to finance, operations, facilities, technology, and human resources; develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support accreditation, audits, and external reviews related to administrative and financial functions.
• Promote continuous improvement through assessment, benchmarking, and best practices in higher education administration.

Collaboration and Communication

• Build strong, collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, students, system partners, and external stakeholders.
• Communicate complex financial and operational information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Foster transparency, trust, and shared accountability across administrative units.
• Recommend to the President any college closing or schedule changes due to inclement weather or other circumstances.
• Represent the college at VCCS events and meetings and with outside agencies in matters relating to the college’s programs and services.
• Conduct special analysis, reports, presentations and training sessions as requested.
• Perform all other duties necessary to accomplish the objectives of the college and/or as assigned by the President.

This position is designated as Essential Personnel and is required to report to work or remain available during emergency situations or campus closures.

KSA’s/Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in accounting, business administration, finance, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible fiscal leadership experience in higher education or the public sector.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple functional areas of a college or business.
• Strong knowledge of public-sector finance, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex departments and manage change effectively.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Successful completion and passing of a background check is required.

Additional Considerations

• Experience in a community college or multi-campus higher education environment.
• Experience with system-level governance and state funding models.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and shared governance.

Position is open until filled. Application review will begin August 24, 2026.

The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.