Vice President, Business

Posting Details

Position Title: Vice President, Business & Finance and CFO

Position Type: Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule: 12 months

Expected Work Schedule: Standard

Anticipated Days: Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (with significant overtime expected)

Anticipated Hours per Week: 40 (with significant overtime expected)

Work Location: A-B Tech Main Campus

Job Description Summary: The Vice-President for Business & Finance/CFO is responsible for overall supervision of the business services and all financial operations of the College and its Foundation, and provides strategic oversight for facilities, safety, and risk management.

1. Prepares and monitors budgets for State, County, and Institutional funds in accord with state policy, the college’s goals and objectives, and priorities set by the President.
2. Serves as the Treasurer for the Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College Foundation.
3. Directs the investment program of the College and Foundation to maximize potential resources and ensures adequate cash flow to meet their needs.
4. Helps negotiate, review, and sign all contracts.
5. Oversees and trains the Business and Finance division and other staff on raising awareness and knowledge of financial management matters.
6. Ensures systems of adequate controls and risk management are implemented and tested, and substantiating documentation is approved and available so that all purchases may pass independent and governmental audits.
7. Oversees the coordination and activities of independent and state auditors ensuring all Single Audit (Formerly A133 Audit) issues are resolved, and all compliance issues are met, and the preparation of the annual financial statements is in accordance with U.S. GAAP and federal, state, and other required supplementary schedules and information.
8. Collaborates with the Executive Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development to ensure cost-effective benefit plans and other fringe benefits, which the organization may offer employees and potential employees with the goal of attracting and retaining qualified individuals.
9. Prepares deadline sensitive reports, surveys, resolutions, and documentation for the Board of Trustees.
10. Oversees the production of monthly reports including reconciliations with funders; responsible for preparing financial statements and cash flow projections for use by executive management, the Board of Trustees, the Foundation Finance/Executive Committee, and the Foundation Board of Directors.
11. Assists the Executive Director, Human Resources & Organizational Development in the design, implementation, and timely calculations of wages, salaries, and benefits for employees.
12. Oversees the maintenance of the inventory of all fixed assets, including assets purchased with government funds, assuring all are in accordance with federal regulations.
13. Serves as liaison with outside agencies such as the North Carolina Community College System Office, the N.C. Association of Community College Business Officers, Office of State Controller, Office of the State Auditor, and Buncombe and Madison Counties.
14. Provides strategic oversight for facilities and operations, construction management, energy management, safety, campus police, emergency management, risk management, and sustainable operations.
15. As the Emergency Manager, oversees the annual review and implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan as needed.
16. Oversees the strategic business development efforts of the College including the bookstore, Trailblazer Café, and vending.
17. Serves as the ELT liaison for the Sustainability Committee and the Emergency Preparedness Committee.
18. Convenes the annual and called meetings of the Joint Capital Advisory Committee which oversees the expenditure of Buncombe County Article 46 (“quarter center sales tax”) funds.
19. Either serves as or appoints the College’s representative on the Board of Trustees of the Asheville Museum of History, which owns and oversees the Smith-McDowell House located on the Victoria campus.
20. Responsible for compliance with SACSCOC standards pertaining to business and facilities, specifically Financial Resources (13.1), Financial Documents (13.2), Financial Responsibility (13.3), Control of Finances (13.4), Physical Resources (13.7), and Institutional Environment (13.8).
21. Handles relations with vendors, students, and the public involving inquiries or concerns about the conduct of the college’s business.
22. Assists and directs subordinates with their departmental functions.
23. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.
24. Supports workforce diversity in all its aspects.
25. Assumes other job-related duties as directed by the President.

1. Master’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Public Administration, Social Sciences, or related field.
2. Seven years of full-time or equivalent financial management work experience.
3. Experience in creating budgets and working with highly complex business processes and complex organizations.
4. Non-profit or higher education work experience.

1. Certified Public Accountant Licensure.
2. Community College work experience.
3. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:
2. Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT.

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.
• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959. With five locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately 10,000 curriculum students, 14,000 continuing education students, and 1,100 faculty & staff. We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in 55 degrees, 18 diplomas, and 56 certificates. A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development. If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support, and Equity for Everyone. This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration): 10/14/2024

Start Date: 01/02/2025

Keep Open Until Filled: Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range: $110,148

Total Compensation: Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. $154,379. The total compensation for this position includes a 24.04% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies, and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House . This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at .