Vice President of Operations / CFO

Vice President of Operations / CFO

Salary

$127,000.00 - $146,050.00 Annually

Location

Main Campus, 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd., Graham, NC

Job Type

Full-Time Exempt

Job Number

2026-00096

Division

President

Department

President

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The Vice President of Operations/CFO serves as the Colleges chief operating and financial officer, providing executive leadership and strategic direction for all business, financial, and operational functions. Reporting to the President, this position oversees Business and Finance for the College, financial operations for the Foundation, Facilities and Construction, Financial Aid, Information Services, and Auxiliary Services, and is responsible for the fiscal integrity, operational efficiency, and long-term sustainability of the institution. As a key member of the Presidents Executive Team, the Vice President of Operations/CFO advises on institutional planning, policy development, and resource allocation, and represents the College with the Board of Trustees, external auditors, state agencies, and community partners.

Example of Duties

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

General Leadership

• Serves as a member of the Presidents Executive Cabinet, contributing to institutional strategic planning, policy development, and organizational decision-making.
• Provides executive leadership, supervision, and performance evaluation for directors and staff across all areas of responsibility.
• Represents the College with the Board of Trustees, State Board of Community Colleges, external auditors, bond counsel, banking institutions, and community partners on business and financial matters.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures to strengthen internal controls, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency College-wide.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Business and Finance for the College and Foundation

• Directs all College and Foundation accounting, budgeting, purchasing, and financial reporting operations, ensuring compliance with GASB, and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Develops and administers the Colleges annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the President and Executive Team, and monitors revenue and expenditures throughout the fiscal year.
• Oversees preparation of the Colleges annual financial statements and coordinates the annual external and state audits, including the Foundations independent audit.
• Serves as the primary financial advisor to the President and Board of Trustees, presenting financial reports, forecasts, and recommendations.
• Partners with the College Foundations Executive Director and Board on investment policy, endowment management, gift accounting, and stewardship of philanthropic funds.
• Ensures sound internal controls, cash management, and risk management practices across all fiscal operations.

Facilities and Construction

• Provides executive oversight of facilities planning, maintenance, capital construction, and renovation projects across all College campuses and centers.
• Oversees management of construction and renovation projects, including budgeting, bidding, contract administration, and compliance with state procurement requirements and building codes.
• Ensures campus facilities, grounds, and equipment are maintained to provide a safe, functional, and welcoming environment for students, employees, and the community.
• Manages relationships with architects, engineers, contractors, and state facility planning agencies.

Financial Aid

• Provides executive oversight of the Financial Aid office, ensuring compliance with federal Title IV regulations, state aid programs, and institutional aid policies.
• Ensures accurate and timely administration, disbursement, and reconciliation of federal, state, and institutional financial aid funds.
• Oversees preparation and submission of required federal and state financial aid reports, and ensures readiness for program reviews and audits.
• Collaborates with Student Services to support student access, retention, and completion through effective financial aid delivery.

Information Services

• Provides executive oversight of Information Services/Information Technology, including infrastructure, enterprise systems, cybersecurity, and technology support for the College.
• Directs development and implementation of the Colleges technology strategic plan, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and industry best practices.
• Oversees data governance, information security, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning for institutional systems and data.
• Ensures technology resources and services effectively support instruction, administration, and student services.

Auxiliary Services

• Provides executive oversight of auxiliary services operations, including bookstore, vending, and other revenue-generating enterprises.
• Ensures auxiliary services operate efficiently, deliver quality service to students and the campus community, and generate appropriate revenue to support institutional operations.
• Negotiates and manages contracts with outsourced auxiliary service vendors, ensuring compliance with contract terms and service standards.
• Reviews auxiliary services budgets, pricing, and financial performance, and recommends improvements as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has supervisory responsibilities. _X__

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. __

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data.

Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.

Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.

Use of Technology - Demonstrates required skills; adapts to new technologies; troubleshoots technological problems; uses technology to increase productivity; keeps technical skills up to date.

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.

Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; exhibits tact and consideration; offers assistance and support to co-workers; works cooperatively in group situations; works actively to resolve conflicts.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyones efforts to succeed.

Written Communication - Able to read and interpret written information.

Business Acumen - Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; conserves organizational resources.

Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for diversity and cultural differences; promotes a harassment-free environment.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.

Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organizations goals and values; benefits organization through outside activities.

Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Personal Appearance - Dresses appropriately for position.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Initiative - Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Innovation - Meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Completes work in timely manner.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have general knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• Walking _X____
• Running _____
• Squatting ___
• Jumping __
• Sitting _X__
• Standing X__
• Lifting (10 lbs. maximum) X
• Speaking __X___
• Hearing _X__

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Classroom Setting __

• Inside ____

• Outside ____

• Office Setting _X___

• Loading Dock ____

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Typical Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

Required: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or another field applicable to this role, and ten (10) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in finance, business operations, or a related administrative area, preferably in a higher education, government, or comparably complex organizational setting.

Preferred: Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Technology, Management, or another field applicable to the areas of responsibility supervised by this position, and fifteen (15) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in finance, business operations, or a related administrative area, preferably within a North Carolina community college or other higher education setting.

Supplemental Information

An ACC on-line application MUST be fully completed for consideration, which includes a required letter of interest, transcript attachment. Resume attachments are welcome but will not be accepted in lieu of complete application.

For faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time teaching experience, including start and end dates of employment, should be included on the application. Also, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the teaching discipline should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

For non-faculty positions, all relevant full- and part-time work experience related to the position should be included on the application, including start and end dates.

Alamance Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Employees Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program

Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.

Employer Alamance Community College

Address 1247 Jimmie Kerr Rd

PO Box 8000

Graham, North Carolina, 27253

Phone 336-290-0146

336-506-4273

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alamanceccedu