Vice President of Business and Finance / CFO

The Vice President of Business and Finance & Chief Financial Officer (VPBF/CFO) will function as the senior officer overseeing the directors of various units within the Division of Finance and Business, including Grants and Sponsored Programs, Procurement, Accounting, and Contractual Services.

The Vice President of Business and Finance & Chief Financial Officer (VPBF/CFO) ensures fiscal management and business operating standards are applied as best practices across the campus.

The VPBF/CFO also serves as the Executive Director of the Concord University Research and Development Corporation, a separate nonprofit entity for which this position holds full fiscal and operational oversight. This responsibility is established in the Corporation’s bylaws and is an essential component of the role.

As a member of the President’s Cabinet, the VPBF serves as a strategic partner to the President and University leadership, helping align institutional priorities, operational planning, and financial sustainability with the University’s mission and long-term goals.

Posted: 2026-05-27

Application Due: Open Until Filled

Category: Administrative Vice Presidents; Business and Financial Services

Job Summary

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Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise employees performing financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payroll, and budgeting duties.
• Provide oversight to areas of the University including but limited to accounting, internal control, procurement, office of sponsored programs, and contract oversight and administration for auxiliary enterprises including the bookstore and dining.
• Provides leadership, to business and financial services including financial planning and analysis, efficiency of operations, and achievement of the financial goals of the University.
• Coordinate and direct the financial planning, budgeting, procurement, and investment activities.
• Serve as the Executive Director of the Concord University Research and Development Corporation, providing fiscal oversight, operational leadership, and compliance management for this separate nonprofit entity as required by its bylaws.
• Maintains relationship with bond rating agencies and ensures ongoing compliance with bond covenants and reporting requirements.
• Prepare or direct preparation of financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, or reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Analyze the financial details of past, present, and expected operations to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed.
• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.
• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.
• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the institution’s plan for growth and expansion.
• Participate in pivotal decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.
• Maintain outstanding banking relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Utilize forward-looking models and activity-based analyses to provide financial insight into the institution’s plans and operating budgets.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local, state, and federal tax returns.
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts, and overhead cost allocation.
• Approve large payables, sign checks; authorize large wires and ACHs.
• Provide leadership in long-range financial planning, institutional resource allocation, and operational effectiveness initiatives that support enrollment growth and student success.
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leaders to evaluate financial implications of strategic initiatives, operational changes, and institutional priorities.
• Lead and support efforts to modernize business processes, strengthen operational efficiencies, and enhance data-informed decision making across the University.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education: Master's

Required Licenses/Certification: A master’s degree in business administration, accountancy, or finance from an accredited college or university; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. Certified Public Account (CPA) is preferred. A valid/current driver’s license is required.

Required Skills

• Strong organizational skills with an eye for detail.
• Highest level of ethics and integrity.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement is required.
• Ability to relate across multiple organizational levels and constituencies.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Significant experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues.
• Strong people-relations skills and the demonstrated ability to relate effectively and productively to all constituencies within the University.
• Highly developed organizational skills with proven ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated commitment to lead and manage change involving faculty and staff in positive and inclusive ways.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, foster trust, and communicate effectively with executive leadership, governing boards, faculty, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of public higher education finance, budgeting, auxiliary operations, compliance, and strategic financial planning is strongly preferred.

Required Experience

• Senior level experience in financial management: More than 5 years
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues: More than 5 years
• Experience in public higher education, including budgeting, state appropriations, auxiliary enterprises, grants management, or board/government reporting environments: More than 2 years
• Preferred: Progressive executive-level leadership experience in higher education finance, business operations, budgeting, or administration: More than 5 years