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VP, Finance & Business Operations [ID: 1028]
Position Summary:

Reporting directly to the college president, the chief financial and business operations officer supports the College’s mission through effective leadership and the development of an aligned budget. This leader is responsible for analysis, planning of college finances, management of organizational fiscal health, business operations, auxiliary enterprises, facilities and property, risk management, safety and security.  Other duties as assigned.
Compensation: $131,091.67 - $163,864.58

Requirements:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited institution with an earned Master’s degree or other advanced degrees related to finance and business operations leadership is required.

Experience:

Ten (10) years administrative experience, including five (5) years senior-level administrative experience in areas related to the position and five (5) years of personnel management experience.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

  • Principles of project management
  • Principles of leadership, organization and management
  • Principles and practices of financial management
  • Principles and practices of personnel management
  • Principles and techniques of management analysis and program evaluation 
  • Legislative and administrative processes

Skills:

  • Negotiation skills
  • High level of proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Ability to effectively work with other senior level executives at SPC in support of student instruction and strategic initiatives;
  • Relate business knowledge to the needs and characteristics of a collegiate environment
  • Prepare clear, concise, logical, and effective oral and written reports and presentations
  • Communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, civic and other groups, and the general public
  • Apply a high level of sound, independent judgement in the solution of complex business problems
  • Establish and maintain effective relationships with the business community and governmental and public sector agencies
  • Select, develop, and supervise subordinate staff
  • Exercise tact, originality, and resourcefulness
  • Plan, analyze, and evaluate programs and services, operational needs, and fiscal constraints
  • Manage change and sensitive topics

Physical:

  • Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.
  • Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

License:

None.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the chief financial and business operations officer and provides leadership and oversight for various departments and functions including:  budgeting/finance analysis and planning (including organizational fiscal health), business data management, risk management, facilities and property, auxiliary enterprises, safety and security, and other duties as assigned.  Advises the college president and board of trustees on strategy and operational priorities.

Essential Duties:

  • Advises the president on the financial impact of long range financial and organizational planning
  • Manages the preparation of all financial reports, outlooks and forecasts
  • Coordinate financial audits and provide recommendations for procedural improvements
  • Provides leadership and guidance regarding the development and implementation of capital planning and operations projects
  • Proper inventory, security and insurance of the physical assets of the College
  • Ensures compliance with appropriate laws and regulations
  • Serves as management liaison to the Board of Trustees
  • Responsible for risk assessment in the area of Finance, Facilities, Construction and college operations
  • Responsible for purchase and acquisition of college property, construction project and renovation projects
  • Ensures contracts are issued in accordance with state and federal guidelines
  • Ensures purchase of materials and services are done in accordance with state bid law requirements
  • Oversees the fiscal management of contracts

 

 
Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.