VP of Finance & Administration / CFO (Higher Ed)

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Presencial; USD 170 000 - 190 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Henrico, VA is seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) to provide executive leadership for financial and administrative operations across multiple campuses.

The VPFA will shape institutional strategy, stewardship of public resources, and organizational effectiveness to advance student success. Reporting to the President and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA oversees Financial

Qualificações

• Master's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, public administration, higher education administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible executive leadership experience in higher education, government, or another complex public-sector organization.
• Experience overseeing complex budgets, financial operations, and administrative services.
• Strong knowledge of public-sector finance, governmental accounting, budgeting, compliance, and risk management.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and executive leadership skills.
• Executive leadership experience in a community college or multi-campus higher education environment.
• Knowledge of Virginia public higher education funding and the Virginia Community College System.
• Experience leading organizational change and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and lead through influence, sound judgment, and strategic thinking.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the President on institutional strategy, financial sustainability, organizational effectiveness, and operational priorities.
• Partner with the President and Executive Cabinet to advance the College's strategic plan and institutional goals.
• Lead long-range financial planning, capital planning, and resource allocation strategies that position the College for sustained success.
• Champion a culture of collaboration, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement across administrative operations.
• Anticipate emerging opportunities and challenges and develop proactive strategies that strengthen institutional resilience.
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure administrative operations effectively support teaching, learning, workforce development, and student success.
• Serve as the College Incident Commander and advise the President regarding operational continuity during emergencies and campus closures.
• Provide executive oversight of all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, purchasing, payroll, financial reporting, cash management, and internal controls.
• Develop and implement multi-year financial strategies aligned with enrollment trends, workforce needs, and institutional priorities.
• Lead development of the College's annual operating and capital budgets and provide financial analyses that support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and Virginia Community College System financial regulations, policies, and reporting requirements.
• Direct external audits and strengthen internal controls that promote transparency, accountability, and sound fiscal stewardship.
• Analyze financial trends, funding scenarios, and resource needs to support informed executive decision-making.
• Oversee year-end financial reporting and stewardship of College appropriations and cash management.
• Provide strategic leadership for Human Resources, including talent acquisition, employee engagement, compensation, benefits, organizational development, and performance management.
• Partner with senior leaders on workforce planning, succession planning, organizational design, and leadership development.
• Foster a high-performing workplace where employees are supported, developed, and empowered to succeed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment laws and Virginia Community College System and College policies.
• Provide strategic oversight for facilities planning, maintenance, construction, deferred maintenance, and capital improvement projects.
• Lead long-range facilities planning that supports enrollment growth, instructional innovation, and evolving workforce needs.
• Ensure safe, secure, accessible, and welcoming learning environments through leadership of campus safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Guide stewardship of the College's physical assets and support sustainability initiatives.
• Recommend to the President operational changes or campus closures resulting from emergencies, severe weather, or other extraordinary circumstances.
• Build collaborative relationships across the College that foster transparency, trust, and shared accountability.
• Communicate complex financial, operational, and organizational issues clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Represent the College with the Virginia Community College System, governmental agencies, community organizations, and external partners.
• Support institutional decision-making through thoughtful analysis, collaboration, and strategic leadership.
• Conduct special analyses, reports, presentations, and other assignments as requested by the President.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conhecimentos

Executive leadership

Strategic financial planning

Public sector finance

Communication

Formação académica

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

Descrição da oferta de emprego

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College in Henrico, VA is seeking a visionary and collaborative Vice President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) to provide executive leadership for financial and administrative operations across multiple campuses.

The VPFA will shape institutional strategy, stewardship of public resources, and organizational effectiveness to advance student success. Reporting to the President and as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the VPFA oversees Financial