Chief Financial Officer, Columbia-Greene Community College

Columbia-Greene Community College (C-GCC), a comprehensive community college dedicated to fostering academic excellence and student success, seeks an experienced, visionary Chief Financial Officer to lead the College’s financial affairs as C-GCC continues to inspire its community and promote lifelong learning. The Position The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) assists the President in planning, preparing, and implementing the operating budget, multi-year financial plan, and in developing policies to recommend to the Board of Trustees. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team and the President’s Council, the CFO advises the President in formulating overall plans, policies, and procedures to execute the goals of the strategic plan. In addition, the CFO serves as the Treasurer to the Board of Trustees, coordinates the Board of Trustees’ Finance Committee, and prepares monthly and quarterly financial reports. This leader will work closely with SUNY, the County sponsors, the Foundation Board, and other strategic partners. The CFO directs, supervises, and evaluates the work of their direct reports and provides leadership for the Financial Department, including Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Purchasing. They lead the development of the annual operating and capital budgets, including capital construction funds approved through Columbia and Greene Counties and the State of New York, and oversee the preparation of financial and statistical reports required by external agencies, including SUNY. The CFO directs the development of annual changes to the schedule of tuition and fees, offers creative and visionary ideas for long‑range planning, and formulates policies for developing all forms and procedures for satisfactory financial accounting. The CFO also oversees annual budget development by hosting departmental budget hearings to inform strategic budget‑related decision‑making and control. Qualifications The ideal candidate will bring experience suitable to serving at the executive level, including collaboration, excellent written and oral communication skills, unquestionable integrity, strong and demonstrative analytical skills, and a proven track record of success in planning, problem solving, and the ability to think proactively, creatively, and strategically around emerging issues, trends, and community needs. They will bring a minimum of five years of experience in mid‑ to high‑level administration with a record of leading sound fiscal operations and practices; executing strategic goals; managing teams; and improving organizational efficiencies and effectiveness. A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is necessary for the CFO. They will have experience overseeing and/or completing organizational audits and other financial reports related to monitoring and measuring the financial environment. Preferred and favorable experiences include the ability to manage multiple projects, work with collective bargaining units, experience in higher education administration (community college familiarity is a bonus), and/or experience as a Certified Public Accountant. Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. Location Located in the Hudson River Valley, Columbia‑Greene Community College is surrounded by one of the Northeast’s most scenic and historic areas. Thirty miles south of Albany and 110 miles north of New York City, the landscape is dominated by the verdant Catskill Mountains to the west and the rolling Taconic and Berkshire Hills to the east. Salary Salary: $125,000 – $145,000. The College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, generous vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, pre‑tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tax‑deferred compensation, as well as employee and dependent tuition waivers. PSLF waivers offered. EEO Statement Columbia‑Greene does not discriminate against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for admission based on an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identification, gender expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or any other category protected by law. The College adheres to all federal and state civil rights laws prohibiting discrimination in public institutions of higher education. #J-18808-Ljbffr