Vice President, Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Vice President, Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer

Stanly Community College

Job Location

Albemarle, NC

Salary Grade

Depends On Qualifications

Full Benefits

Job Reports To

President

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 11/04/2026

Closes: 12/15/2026

Target Start Date

01/04/2027

Expected Work Hours

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, administrative leadership, or a combination of these areas, including substantial responsibility for budgeting and financial oversight.
• Demonstrated experience with public-sector accounting, governmental budget development and monitoring, and financial reporting, along with knowledge of internal controls and audit processes.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing departmental operations.
• Ability to evaluate financial information, anticipate operational needs, and recommend appropriate action.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information clearly to varied audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, exercise sound judgment, and manage competing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.
• Financial or administrative leadership experience in a community college or another higher education institution.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Community College System funding, budgeting, and reporting requirements.
• Experience overseeing facilities, capital projects, purchasing, auxiliary services, or campus safety and security.
• Experience presenting financial information and recommendations to a governing board.
• Experience administering grants and overseeing the financial requirements of externally funded programs.

Position Description

The Vice President of Administrative Services and Chief Financial Officer shall provide leadership and administrative direction over the college’s financial and physical plant operations. This position shall be responsible for the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and monitoring of business and fiscal programs, policies, and procedures. This position reports directly to the President and is a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Under the general direction of the President, this position has specific responsibility and authority to develop all activities necessary to establish and maintain efficient financial, physical plant, security, and auxiliary functions for the college.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership and direction to fiscal affairs, physical plant, security, and auxiliary services.
• Work collaboratively with members of the Executive Leadership Team to provide strategic leadership with regard to college finances, physical plant, security, and auxiliary services.
• Work to ensure fiscal controls are in place and remain consistent with best practice.

DUTIES:

• Direct the management of all financial operations of the college; prepare records, financial analyses, and provide appropriate controls and audits.
• Coordinate the preparation of the college budget in consultation with the President and other personnel as needed.
• Direct and review the management of the physical plant in its operation and maintenance; assist the President in planning, design, and construction decisions.
• Direct the management or outsourcing of purchasing, bookstore, and food service operations and fixed property control system.
• Direct the financial control of auxiliary enterprises and service departments.
• Direct the campus safety and security programs and required reporting.
• Direct the financial management of student aid and scholarships and review the collection, disbursement, and required reports.
• Direct and review the authentication of college contracts, licenses, and permits.
• Direct the administration of funds for federally sponsored programs and all other college accounts.
• Direct and coordinate the utility systems for the college.
• Coordinate the facility utilization and IPEDs financial reports for the college.
• Direct and monitor the college’s investments.
• Serve as treasurer for the SCC Foundation.
• Direct the preparation of monthly reports for the President and the Board of Trustees; attend Board of Trustee meetings and associated committee meetings.
• Ensure all necessary and required NCCCS financial and facility reports are submitted in an accurate and timely manner.
• Work collaboratively with the President and Board of Trustees to prepare, implement and update the college’s master plan.
• Make appropriate staffing recommendations to ensure efficient operations within the division.
• Ensure and uphold professional development requirements as needed for staff.
• Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and chairs or serves on other committees as appointed.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the President.

JOB TRAINING:

Required Position Training to be completed in the first year of hire: