Chief Financial Officer

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key partner in financial decision making at the Community College of Rhode Island by providing budget, financial analysis, projections, modeling, and data analytics services. The CFO is responsible for the college's budget for presentation to college leadership and the Council on Postsecondary Education, the State Budget Office, representatives of the Governor's Office, and others. The CFO's additional responsibilities include enhancing and coordinating the in-house annual budget process with each division and department; monitoring revenues and expenditures; providing periodic projections of year-end financial status to leadership; and, providing analytic support to leadership in optimizing revenue, managing costs, evaluating new programs, and maximizing efficiencies. The CFO oversees the functions of the Finance Department including financial planning and analysis, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, travel, purchasing, accounts payable, bursar, financial systems, sponsored programs, and bond compliance. The CFO serves as a member of the President's Council.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAt the direction of the Vice President for Administration and Finance, plan, organize, and execute of the college's annual budgeting cycle in accordance with leadership directives and priorities.Provide leadership in the development of highly complex annual budget(s), including specialized financial analysis and modeling and present to leadership for review and approval.Develop and maintain the college's analytic budgeting system and dynamic financial tools for use in strategic planning and in identifying operational adjustments.Analyze college and departmental expenditures and revenues for cost-effectiveness and present findings to leadership and to the respective college and department heads with accompanying recommendations.Provide studies, financial analysis and data for engagement with leadership, the Council on Postsecondary Education, the executive and legislative branches of state government, and others.Provide financial analysis support for critical decision-making tools such as long-range operating projections and capital plans, and benchmarking studies.Oversee the professional staff in the Finance Department who serve as key resources in strategic financial operations at the department and division level.Responsible for effective staff management, including hiring and orientation, training and development, workflow and performance management, and the promotion of an inclusive and innovative work environment.Ensure financial compliance with college policies and procedures and applicable legal rules and regulations and reporting requirements.Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Vice President Administration and Finance.Minimum RequirementsBachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required.At least 5-10 years of substantial professional engagement in finance at the college, university, or system level, business, or government.Progressive experience in directing complex financial and/or administrative activity as a demonstrated expertise in effective integration of financial and administrative management components.Familiarity with capital development and revenue bonding requirements, planning, programming, and budgeting systems, evaluation systems, management information systems, and computer technology.Experience in administering large, complex governmental accounting systems.Excellent verbal, written, and quantitative communications skills.Demonstrated strong organizational skills.The ability to provide exemplary customer service, maintaining an office environment conducive to the varying needs of both internal and external constituents.Competencies and Desired QualificationsC.P.A.Position InformationFull-Time/Part-Time: Full-TimeFLSA: ExemptPay Grade: CPE 16Salary Information: Anticipated starting salary: $160,000-$175,000Full-time employees enjoy an array of benefits, including:Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives.This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.If attaching a resume complete with education history and/or employment history, please disregard these sections within the online application.Finalists may be required to provide official college transcripts.Disability AccommodationsCCRI is committed to ensuring the full participation of all applicants throughout the recruitment process. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. If you should require an accommodation during the application process, please notify the Division of Institutional Equity, Human Resources, and Organizational Development prior to the closing of the posting by calling (401) 825-2311 or emailing StatementCCRI prohibits students, employees, contractors, volunteers, and visitors (collectively, "community members") from engaging in discrimination and harassment based on any individual's race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. This prohibition applies to CCRI's educational programs and activities"”including admissions"”as well as all employment actions, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, and benefits. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to CCRI's Title IX Coordinator at Clery ActRequires colleges and universities to report campus crime data, support victims of violence, and publicly outline the policies and procedures they have put into place to improve campus safety.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.). (Open Ended Question)#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-15