"Director of Finance & Administrative Services"

Director of Finance & Administrative Services

Company: Arapahoe Community College

Job Location: Littleton, 80160

Category: Business and Financial Services

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $89,461.00 - $101,660.00 Annually

Location: Littleton, CO

Job Type: Administrator/Professional-Technical (Full-Time)

Job Number: 00287

Division: Finance & Administrative Services

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

FLSA: Exempt

ACC Careers: Where You Can Move Mountains

Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains sits one of the oldest community colleges in Colorado, Arapahoe Community College. With a rich history of educational excellence, ACC embraces a culture that values diversity, individualized support, and unwavering commitment to student success, without exception.

Job Summary

Arapahoe Community College is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as the Director of Finance & Administrative Services. This role provides essential leadership in risk management, contract oversight, and fiscal operations. The Director plays a key role in shaping operational procedures, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting the College's mission through sound financial stewardship. This position is ideal for a professional who thrives in a dynamic, student-centered environment, and is committed to equity, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead comprehensive risk management and mitigation strategies across operational, financial, compliance, and reputational areas.
• Direct the College's insurance portfolio and risk mitigation strategies, from policy evaluation to claims management.
• Oversee institutional fiscal operations, including student billing, accounts payable, and collections, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and service excellence.
• Provide leadership for contract management and ensure alignment with legal, fiscal, State, and institutional standards.
• Supervise and mentor professional staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with college leadership to align operations with strategic goals.
• Oversee and coordinate student billing.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience may substitute for the degree but will not count towards the experience requirement below.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in risk management, contract administration, or fiscal operations.
• Supervision or leadership experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of regulatory compliance in a higher education or public sector environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, including excellent Excel skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex fiscal and contractual data.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with State of Colorado Fiscal Rules and CCCS procedures.
• Knowledge of OMB Circulars and GASB.
• Experience in higher education financial management.
• Familiarity with the State of Colorado financial system (CORE), Banner, COGNOS, and organizational software platforms.

Application Instructions

All applicants must submit:

• Resume
• Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement. Please include any experiences you may have embedding equity and inclusion in your work, see below.

At ACC we seek to hire candidates that demonstrate a commitment to and experience with embedding equity and inclusion into their professional role. Please address this specifically in your cover letter explaining what diversity, equity, and inclusion mean to you and how you may have incorporated these ideas into your current or previous professional responsibilities.

Reach out to us at HRrecruitment@arapahoe.edu if you have any questions. ACC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities.