Posting Details
Posting Summary
Working Title: Director of Budget & Financial Services
Role Title: 12 month - Administrative - In Role Code 01123-SW
FLSA Exempt: Pay Band 00
Position Number: 286FA271
Agency: Virginia Western Community College
AgencyDivision: Virginia Western Community College Div
Work Location: Roanoke City - 770
Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications
EmergencyEssential Personnel: No
EEO Category: A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Does this position have telework options: -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference: No
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 800a-500p
Sensitive Position: No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is accepting applications for a Director of Budget & Financial Services. This position provides efficient and effective leadership in all areas of Financial Services, which includes budget, general accounting, and financial statement reporting, audit, student accounts, payroll, grants, fixed assets, auxiliary contract management, ARMICS certification, and local funds.
Provides leadership and direction to the Financial Services department of the college, including the full employment life cycle for team members. Management includes but is not limited to talent acquisition, performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring, professional development, and retention.
Collaborates with the financial services team to assess college system and state priorities, provides direction and guidance through planning and execution. Spearheads and supports effective communication channels throughout the college for finance-budget-specific needs as well as college-wide initiatives and updates.
Provides operational and strategic support to the financial services team to ensure efficient and effective planning and execution of policies, practices, and programs. Effectively manages the departmental budget.
Oversees and collaborates with staff to ensure accurate and effective execution of operations within payroll, grants management, accounts payable, fixed assets, surplus property, financial statement preparation, and audit responsiveness.
Ensures understanding of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures as well as the nuances of financial management within higher education, extending into oversight of student account processes and requirements, such as cashier accounts receivable, collections, debt set-off, and third-party billing.
Holds significant accountability for the colleges continued compliance with federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, and system and college policies, procedures, and internal controls, which include but are not limited to documentation, recording of transactions, competent personnel, and reasonable assurances.
Responsible for the colleges annual ARMICS certification and ensuring written policies and procedures are implemented and maintained for proper internal controls.
Works closely with the Shared Service Center, an external agency that facilitates back-end processes, as the college liaison and to ensure compliance with all processes related to financial management and purchasing.
In consultation with the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services, assembles data, monitors expenditures, and establishes budgetary controls for all college budgets, including state, local, and auxiliary enterprise funds.
Maintains a position tracking system of salary and benefits for budget planning. Oversees and implements federal, state, and local budgets. Monitors all budget activities and generates the necessary adjustments to reflect actuals.
Supervises budget monitoring and adjustments, confers with leadership on projections, and reports on actuals.
Confers with technical support staff in the development, use, and maintenance of automated processes and reporting related to financial enterprise applications, such as the Administrative Information System (AIS), Student Information System (SIS), Human Capital Management (HCM), WES, and Cardinal.
Serves as college data owner and security access approver for various financial systems. Coordinates testing of new system implementations and serves as liaison with system office staff on enterprise applications.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in Finance, Business Management, Accounting, or other relevant field.
Demonated progressive leadership and management experience in accounting, finance, and budget, including managing a complex financial portfolio.
Additional Considerations:
Financial experience within a higher education environment.
Financial experience within a Virginia State Agency.
Operation of a State Vehicle.
No Supervises Employees.
Yes
Required Travel: Occasional travel required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number: FAC_1863P
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Number of Vacancies: 1
Position End Date: if temporary
Job Open Date: 02132026
Job Close Date: 06122026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Agency Website: https://www.virginiawestern.edu
Contact Name: Lindsey Weston
Email: hr@appsvirginiawestern.edu
Phone Number: 540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of online application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college coursework completed. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western.
Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation.
Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation and evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular email attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the online application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit https://jobs.vccs.edu.
Questions about the online application process can be called 540-857-7282 or 540-857-7283.
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
TTY 711 or 1-800-828-1120.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks, relevant to employment. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA) and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93601
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