A NC community college is seeking an Assistant Vice President of Finance to join their leadership team. This role is responsible for overseeing the day‑to‑day operations of the College’s Business Office, including the preparation of periodic financial reports, the maintenance of a robust system of accounting records, and the implementation of comprehensive controls and budgets. These efforts are designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy and reliability of the College’s financial reporting, and ensure full compliance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience Required:
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or business operations, preferably within higher education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience with governmental financial statements, including familiarity with public‑sector accounting, reporting requirements, and compliance standards
- Proven supervisory and leadership experience, including the ability to train, mentor, and oversee staff across multiple functional areas
- Strong technical background in grants management, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and enterprise resource planning systems
- Experience supporting institution‑wide initiatives, including planning, policy development, financial compliance, cross‑functional training, and multi‑fund financial administration
- Master’s degree preferred; CPA or CMA strongly preferred
Key Responsibilities:
Manages the day‑to‑day Business Office Operations:
- Oversee daily operations of the Business Office, including maintenance of the Chart of Accounts, preparation and approval of journal entries, and review of personal service contracts.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls across the College.
- Provide training to faculty and staff on accounting practices, financial systems, and related procedures.
Responsible for College Grants, Budget, Financial Reporting, Purchasing, and EAGLE Compliance:
- Lead all areas of College financial operations, including grants management, budgeting, purchasing, accounts payable, cash management, and P‑Card compliance.
- Prepare the State ACRF Package, annual financial statements, and accompanying notes.
- Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, including bank reconciliations, cash certifications, budget entry approvals, and year‑end journal entries.
- Manage ERP financial functions, including maintaining budget users in Colleague, self‑service banking, and support for the College travel system.
- Ensure compliance with EAGLE internal control requirements, Foreign National Taxation rules, and construction budget oversight.
Serve as an active leader of the College by participating in the Executive Leadership Team, Operations, and Technology Committee, and other roles as assigned
Participate in long‑range and short‑term planning for the operation of the College:
- Serve as an active member of the Executive Leadership Team and participate in Operations, Technology, and other assigned committees.
- Contribute to long‑range and short‑term institutional planning by integrating fiscal considerations into strategic and operational decision‑making.
- Collaborate with vice presidents, deans, division heads, and department leaders to develop budgets, support program planning, and ensure budget compliance at all levels.
