Vice President of Operations/CFO

North Carolina Community College System; Graham (NC); On-site; USD 127,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Alamance Community College is seeking a Vice President of Operations/CFO to serve as the college’s chief operating and financial officer. This executive leads Business and Finance, Facilities and Construction, Information Services, and Auxiliary Services, reporting to the President.

The position requires a strong track record in strategic financial management, internal controls, and capital planning within higher education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with 10 years of progressive supervisory experience in finance/operations, preferably in higher education.
• Preferred Master’s degree and 15 years supervisory experience, ideally within NC community colleges or higher education.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for College Business and Finance, Facilities, IT, and Auxiliary Services.
• Direct budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• Oversee facilities planning, construction, and procurement compliance.
• Lead information services strategy, data governance, and security.
• Collaborate with President, Board, auditors, and partners on resource allocation.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

10+ years supervisory experience in finance/operations

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

15+ years supervisory experience

Job description

Salary Grade

$127,000.00 - $146,050.00 Annually

Full-time

Job Reports To

President

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 09/16/2026

Closes: 09/30/2026

Expected Work Hours

Varies

Employment Type

Exempt

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or another field applicable to this role, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in finance, business operations, or a related administrative area, preferably in a higher education, government, or comparably complex organizational setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Preferred: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or another field applicable to the areas of responsibility supervised by this position, and fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in finance, business operations, or a related administrative area, preferably within a North Carolina community college or other higher education setting.

Position Description

Position Summary

The Vice President of Operations/CFO serves as the College’s chief operating and financial officer, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for all business, financial, and operational functions. Reporting to the President, this position oversees Business and Finance for the College, financial operations for the Foundation, Facilities and Construction, Financial Aid, Information Services, and Auxiliary Services, and is responsible for the fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the institution. As a key member of the President’s Executive Team, the Vice President of Operations/CFO advises on institutional planning, policy development, and resource allocation, and represents the College with the Board of Trustees, external auditors, state agencies, and community partners.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Serves as a member of the President’s Executive Cabinet, contributing to institutional strategic planning, policy development, and organizational decision-making.
• Provides executive leadership, supervision, and performance evaluation for directors and staff across all areas of responsibility.
• Represents the College with the Board of Trustees, State Board of Community Colleges, external auditors, bond counsel, banking institutions, and community partners on business and financial matters.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency College-wide.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Business and Finance for the College and Foundation

• Directs all College and Foundation accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting operations, ensuring compliance with GASB, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Develops and administers the College’s annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the President and Executive Team, and monitors revenue and expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
• Oversees preparation of the College’s annual financial statements and coordinates the annual external and state audits, including the Foundation’s independent audit.
• Serves as the primary financial advisor to the President and Board of Trustees, presenting financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Partners with the College Foundation’s Executive Director and Board on investment policy, endowment management, gift accounting, and stewardship of philanthropic funds.
• Ensures sound internal controls, cash management, and risk management practices across all fiscal operations.

Facilities and Construction

• Provides executive oversight of facilities planning, maintenance, capital construction, and renovation projects across all College campuses and centers.
• Oversees management of construction and renovation projects, including budgeting, bidding, contract administration, and compliance with state procurement requirements and building codes.
• Ensures campus facilities, grounds, and equipment are maintained to provide a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and the community.
• Manages relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and state facility planning agencies.
• Provides executive oversight of the Financial Aid office, ensuring compliance with federal Title IV regulations, state aid programs, and institutional aid policies.
• Ensures accurate and timely administration, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds.
• Oversees preparation and submission of required federal and state financial aid reports, and ensures readiness for program reviews and audits.
• Collaborates with Student Services to support student access, retention, and completion through effective financial aid delivery.

Information Services

• Provides executive oversight of Information Services/Information Technology, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and technology support for the College.
• Directs development and implementation of the College’s technology strategic plan, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry best practices.
• Oversees data governance, information security, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning for institutional systems and data.
• Ensures technology resources and services effectively support instruction, administration, and student services.

Auxiliary Services

• Provides executive oversight of auxiliary services operations, including bookstore, vending, and other revenue-generating enterprises.
• Ensures auxiliary services operate efficiently, deliver quality service to students and the campus community, and generate appropriate revenue to support institutional operations.
• Negotiates and manages contracts with outsourced auxiliary service vendors, ensuring compliance with contract terms and service standards.
• Reviews auxiliary services budgets, pricing, and financial performance, and recommends improvements as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. ___X____

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. __________

Contact Info

Alamance Community College Human Resources [e-mail]