Posting number: 2026-00096
Department: President
Division: President
Job classification: Vice President of Operations / CFO
Posting type: Open
Categories: Administration
The Vice President of Operations/CFO serves as the College's 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 President's 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.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
This position has supervisory responsibilities. ___X____
This position does not have supervisory responsibilities. __________
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 everyone's 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 organization's 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.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to calculate and apply concepts of basic Mathematics.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
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.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Required: Bachelor's 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: Master's 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.
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.
