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Genesee Community College · 16 hours ago

Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Batavia, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Genesee Community College is a student-centered collegiate community that serves over 4,300 students. The Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for overseeing fiscal services, campus safety, and human resources, and plays a key role in budget development and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Translates strategic initiatives to specific actions in areas of Finance and Operations

Leads the development of operational and capital budgets through a collaborative, transparent process

Applies cost accounting methodologies to support financial analysis and the creation of key financial metrics

Oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of accounting systems and procedures that ensure fiscal integrity and compliance with state, county, and GAAP standards

Negotiates and manages insurance coverage for College property and personnel, as directed by the President

Reviews contracts, grants, and other official documents to ensure compliance and mitigate institutional risk

Oversight of risk management, business continuity, capital project, and sustainability planning efforts

Ensures compliance with financial directives and regulations issued by governmental, accrediting, and other relevant agencies

Serves as the College's Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) Officer

Oversees the fiscal operations, buildings and grounds, college services, campus safety human resources, and contract administration

Oversees the College's Space Planning Committee

Serves on the Genesee Community College Association Board and provides all financial reports and guidance, Serves on other various committees such as the IT Advisory Council Executive Team, Institutional Effectiveness, etc

Creates the annual timeline for budget preparation and Plans of Achievement reporting

Attends Board of Trustees meetings and provides reports as requested

Prepares and reviews reports required by regulatory agencies and the President for presentation to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees

Performs other duties and responsibilities, as assigned by the President

Qualification

Budget preparationAccounting systemsFinancial analysisContract managementHuman resources managementStrategic planningDiversityInclusionAccessibility solutionsCompliance knowledgeTeam managementCommunication skills

Required

An MBA, MPA or Master's Degree in related area is required

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in Accounting, Business or Public Administration including at least five years in a supervisory capacity

Familiarity with a broad range of accounting functions, methodologies, budget preparation, review and execution required

Experience with facility and grounds management, campus safety and/or human resources management is highly desired

Experience with contract and management, as well as knowledge of state and federal reporting requirements desired

Must have strong organizational, strategic planning, budgeting, and team-building capabilities

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are essential, along with the ability to listen actively and communicate clearly, effectively, and decisively

Strong supervisory and team management experience in a service-oriented environment

Must be able to demonstrate a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion

Is mindful of and develops accessibility solutions that can accommodate all individuals to use GCC facilities without barriers, both digitally and physically

Familiarity with Title IX, the Clery Act, and other compliance areas relevant to human resources and campus safety