Associate Vice President, Finance
Salary
Negotiable
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
00890
Division
Finance & Accounting (Business Office)
Opening Date
07/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
Description
The Associate Vice President for Finance serves as the Colleges chief accounting officer and provides strategic leadership for the institutions financial operations. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position directs the planning, organization, administration, and continuous improvement of the Colleges accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, student financial services, procurement, and business operations.
The Associate Vice President of Finance ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, state and federal laws, Board of Governors regulations, and Board of Trustees policies while promoting sound fiscal stewardship, strong internal controls, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. The position serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing financial analysis and strategic recommendations that support institutional priorities and long-term sustainability.
Examples of Duties
Executive Leadership and Financial Stewardship
- Provides executive leadership for the Colleges finance and accounting functions and develops strategies that support the institutions mission and strategic priorities.
- Advises the Vice President for Finance and Administration and executive leadership on financial, operational, and strategic matters.
- Identifies financial risks and opportunities and recommends strategies to strengthen the Colleges financial position.
- Develops and implements policies, regulations, operating procedures, and internal controls that promote accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
- Leads continuous process improvement initiatives and promotes best practices in higher education financial administration.
Financial Operations and Accounting
Provides overall leadership and oversight for the Colleges accounting and financial operations, including:
- General accounting
- Financial reporting
- Accounts payable
- Payroll
- Procurement and purchasing
- Travel administration
- PCard compliance
- Treasury and cash management
- Bank reconciliations
- State appropriations accounting
- Revenue collection
- Capital assets and inventory management
- Construction and plant fund accounting
- Contracts and grants accounting
- Sponsored research accounting
- Tax compliance
Ensures accurate financial records, effective internal controls, timely reconciliations, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
Financial Reporting, Compliance, and Audit
- Directs the preparation of the Colleges annual financial statements.
- Oversees all external and internal audits and ensures timely resolution of audit findings.
- Ensures compliance with GAAP, GASB, State University System regulations, Board of Governors requirements, federal and state regulations, and Board of Trustees policies.
- Prepares and submits required financial reports to state agencies, the Board of Governors, auditors, and other regulatory organizations.
- Maintains comprehensive financial policies and business procedures supporting institutional compliance.
Budget Planning and Resource Management
Provides executive oversight of the Colleges budget operations through supervision of the Budget Director.
Responsibilities include:
- Strategic financial planning and budget development.
- Annual operating budget preparation and implementation.
- Multi-year financial forecasting.
- Budget monitoring and analysis.
- Internal budget allocations and transfers.
- Carry Forward planning and implementation.
- Salary savings analysis.
- Revenue projections, including student fees and auxiliary revenues.
- Quarterly financial reporting to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
Provides financial guidance to institutional leadership regarding fiscal planning and resource allocation across all major fund groups.
Treasury and Cash Management
- Directs treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting and liquidity management.
- Oversees banking relationships and investment activities.
- Ensures effective management of institutional cash resources and financial risk.
- Establishes and maintains strong partnerships with financial institutions.
Student Financial Services
Provides executive oversight of student financial operations, including:
- Student accounts receivable
- Cashiering
- Student refunds
- Financial aid disbursements
- Collection of delinquent accounts
- Student billing operations
- Banner Student financial configuration and business rules
Ensures efficient, customer-focused services that support student success while maintaining appropriate fiscal controls.
Enterprise Financial Systems and Business Process Improvement
Provides strategic leadership for the Colleges enterprise financial systems and electronic payment operations.
Responsibilities include:
- Oversight of Banner Finance and Student financial configuration.
- Management of institutional online payment systems.
- Development and implementation of electronic payment solutions.
- Integration of third-party vendor payment platforms.
- Business process automation and workflow improvements.
- Financial systems implementation, testing, and continuous enhancement.
- Coordination with Information Technology and campus stakeholders to improve financial system functionality.
Leads initiatives that modernize financial operations through technology and process innovation.
Governance, Collaboration, and External Relations
- Serves as Corporate Controller for affiliated College entities, including the Development Corporation and Property Corporation.
- Represents the College with the State University System, Board of Governors, professional organizations, regulatory agencies, financial institutions, auditors, and external partners.
- Participates in statewide higher education finance organizations and professional associations.
- Serves on College committees and provides leadership for institutional initiatives.
- Collaborates with academic and administrative leadership to advance institutional priorities.
- Works closely with the New College Foundation on matters involving accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Leadership and Talent Development
- Provides leadership, direction, mentoring, and performance management for finance and business office personnel.
- Fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, customer service, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Promotes professional development and succession planning across the Finance division.
Builds effective partnerships with faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders.
Additional Responsibilities
- Remains current on developments in higher education finance, accounting standards, governmental regulations, and emerging best practices.
- Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by the Vice President for Finance and Administration.
Minimum Qualifications
- Masters degree in an appropriate area of specialization and seven years of appropriate experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area of specialization and nine years of appropriate experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization (business, accounting, finance, or related field) and eight years of fund accounting experience in a higher education environment.
- Experience in Florida's Higher Education System; experience using Ellucian's Banner Finance, Student and HR/PR systems; active Florida CPA license.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.
New College of Florida (NCF) is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
Benefits vary by position, please visit https://www.ncf.edu/departments/human-resources/employee-benefits/ for more information.
Employer New College of Florida
Address 5800 Bay Shore Rd
Sarasota, Florida, 34243
Phone 941-487-5020
Website https://www.ncf.edu/