Vice President/Chief Financial Officer – Northwest Montana is Calling!
Job Description
Flathead Valley Community College (FVCC) announces an excellent opportunity to join its Executive Team as its Vice-President/Chief
Financial Officer (CFO). The Vice-President/CFO serves as a strategic business advisor to the President and Executive Team and manages and
leads the financial and operational areas of the college.
FVCC is located in beautiful Northwest Montana, just 30 miles from Glacier
National Park and 60 miles from the U.S.-Canada border. With our main campus located in Kalispell and a second campus located in Libby, FVCC
serves nearly 100,000 residents over a two-county region covering more than 5.6 million acres, an area larger than the state of
Massachusetts.
FVCC provides high-quality academic programs taught by world-class faculty who have studied, taught, conducted
research and volunteered across the globe. Our students go on to lead successful lives whether they transfer to four-year colleges and
universities or take advantage of more than 50 career and technical programs that prepare them to enter the workforce. FVCC also offers the
Running Start program for eligible area high school students who want to get a jump start on their college education while saving a
significant amount of money on tuition; online classes so students can learn anywhere at any time; classes taught via interactive television
reaching students living in rural communities; select undergraduate and graduate degrees through partnerships with various Montana colleges
and universities; customized workforce training for area businesses; and a wide variety of fun, enriching and affordable non-credit classes
for all ages.
Our small class sizes, excellent student support services, diverse financial aid packages, and scholarship
opportunities along with the value of the education we provide are just a few of the many reasons why students choose to attend FVCC. Not
only do students have the opportunity to study in a state-of-the-art learning environment, they thrive in our friendly community. FVCC
faculty and staff know our students by their names and truly care about helping every student succeed.
FVCC is a leader among
community colleges in its approach to meeting student and community needs. FVCC boasts a strong STEM program and hosts a weekly presentation
and discussion of STEM research projects taking place in and affecting the Flathead Valley. In 2015, FVCC introduced Montana’s first
brewing science and brewery operations program to prepare individuals for entry-level careers in the rapidly growing craft beer industry. As
one of only a handful of these programs in the nation, FVCC’s program was developed with input from many local craft brewing business
to meet the workforce needs at the local and national levels. On-campus housing for students opened for occupancy fall of 2017. The housing
units include single and double bedrooms for up to 124 students.
Besides working at a top-notch educational institution, FVCC staff
and faculty live in one of the most magnificent places on Earth with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. FVCC’s main campus
is located 30 minutes from the entrance to Glacier National Park, offering some of the most scenic hiking and camping in the world. The
Flathead Valley is nestled between two of Montana’s powder wonderlands, Whitefish Mountain Resort and Blacktail Mountain Ski Area,
which combined offer more than 4,000 acres of terrain to explore. And just 12 miles down the road from the main campus is Flathead Lake, the
largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River and a haven for sailing, kayaking, paddle boarding, and fishing.
We invite you
to learn more about FVCC and the Vice-President/Chief Financial Officer position.
JOB TITLE:
Vice-President/Chief Financial Officer
DEPARTMENT:
Finance and Administration
Depending on experience; 12 mos. per year; benefit eligible
Generous Benefits
include:
- Health/Vision, Dental, Life/ADD & Long-term Disability Insurance: Generous Employer contribution
toward the cost of this benefit - Vacation Leave: Earn up to 15 days per year
- Sick Leave: Earn up to 12 days per year
- Holiday Leave: 12 per year
- Retirement: Participates in MT Teacher’s Retirement System; AND Employer match up to 7% for
403(b) - Tuition Waiver: Employee plus up to two legal dependents
Exempt
Open until filled; however, priority is given to applications submitted by June 30,
2023.
SUMMARY
Flathead Valley Community College is an outstanding public community college located on a beautiful
campus in Kalispell, Montana with panoramic views of the northern Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Park. Our vision is to improve lives
through learning, and the trustees, faculty, and staff are dedicated to values that foster and preserve the spirit of our college and
promote and support the well-being and economic development of the communities we serve.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Manages and leads financial and operational areas of the college.
- Serves as a strategic business advisor to the President
and senior leadership team. - Directs supervision and oversight of the Business Office, Purchasing, Facilities and Grounds, Auxiliary
Services areas, Mailroom and other related areas. - Develops and maintains the college budget and financial forecasts; reviews campus
expenditures and works closely with departments of the college in budgeting and finance; prepares and presents financial budgeting
reports. - Allocates fiscal resources and manages the elements of fiscal accountability; oversees the submission of reports to local,
state and federal agencies. - Prepares and maintains long-term financial forecasts for all of the college’s funds. Monitors
financial and operational developments to ensure that forecasts are current and accurate; provides insight and recommendations on the
short-term and long-term plans of the College. - Designs, prepares, analyzes and presents college financial reports to the
President, Board of Trustees, Foundation Board and other appropriate individuals and groups. - Oversees the College external audits
and reports to administration, implements corrections and improvements. - Collaboratively manages the infrastructure of the
college and to strategically allocate and prioritize resources. - Oversees renovation and maintenance of facilities necessary to
accomplish the college’s mission. - Monitors finance internal control policies and procedures and recommends changes to ensure
organizational mission. - Serves as a leader who seeks and values collaboration and input from others, takes decisive action when
needed, and is transparent about the rationale for important decisions. - Coordinates periodic review, accreditation, assessments,
and other strategic planning initiatives. - Assumes leadership in promoting good public relations with college faculty, staff,
students, and external constituents; represents the college to external constituencies including school districts, other post-secondary
institutions, Board of Regents, businesses, industry and community; leads and serves on various committees. - Attends related
trainings, workshops, and professional development. - Actively participates in the development of a climate that promotes and
supports innovation and efforts to continuously improve services to students, faculty, and the College. - Creates and maintains a
collaborative and collegial environment with colleagues and maintains effective working relationships. - Maintains professional
ethics and confidentiality of students in accordance with applicable laws and policies. - Advances the mission of FVCC by serving on
or convening committees and contributing in the community in college-related activities. - Reports to the President and is a member
of the President’s Executive Team. - Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to the responsibilities
of the position and a minimum of five years of senior administration experience, including significant proven experience in supervision in
administrative, fiscal, and facilities; OR, - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a field appropriate to the
responsibilities of position and a minimum of ten years of senior administration experience, including significant proven experience in
supervision in administrative, fiscal, and facilities.
- Certified Public Accountant
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
- Related work experience in
a community college, higher education or public administration.
- Demonstrated ability in collaborating with key stakeholders in senior higher education administration, the college community, and
public. - Skill in utilizing and implementing information and/or education technology systems and providing service that instills a
data-informed approach to decision making. - Demonstrated ability to innovate in all financial and operational areas.
- Excellent skill in all forms of communication.
- Excellent knowledge and skill in fund accounting.
- Expertise with
budgetary process including the development and administration of departmental and programmatic budgets and grant funded initiatives. - Skill in hiring, evaluation, and managing employees.
- Demonstrated skill in effectively analyzing data, research and assessments
for outcome oriented results. - Skill and ability to operate a variety of computer and software applications.
- Ability to
work non-traditional schedules for events, including evenings, weekends, holidays, etc. - Ability to work within policies and
procedures of FVCC. - Ability and willingness to serve as an ambassador for the College by interacting appropriately with the college
community and community. - Ability to maintain effective and positive professional relationships.
- Ability to follow and
issue directions. - Demonstrated communication, technology, presentation, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability
to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds. - Ability to intermittently work non-traditional
schedules including evenings, weekends, etc. - Ability to maintain regular and acceptable attendance levels.
- Ability to
maintain a high degree of confidentiality. - Ability to successfully pass a criminal background check .
- Ability to respond
in the event of an emergency. - This is a Medium Duty job, according to the Selected Characteristics of Occupations Defined in the
Revised Dictionary of Occupational Titles, U.S. Department of Labor and Industry. Medium Duty involves exertion of 20-50 pounds of force
occasionally, and/or 10-25 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects.
PROCEDURES:In order to be considered for this position, applicants must apply online at www.fvcc.edu/jobs; paper submission of applications or resume materials are not
accepted. FVCC does not retain application materials for future consideration.Additionally, applicants are required to submit the following
documents by uploading them to the online application (NOTE: FVCC’s applicant tracking system will time-out after 45 minutes of
inactivity. Please have your documents ready to upload before you click the Apply button.) :
- Letter of application
indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications and detail your work experience as it relates to the position’s Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities, AND - A current, comprehensive resume, AND
- Unofficial transcripts for ALL degrees held and required
certifications – if more than one transcript, combine and upload as one document. (As a condition of employment, the successful candidate
will submit official transcripts for all degrees held to FVCC HR prior to hiring, Only transcripts from accredited institutions will be
accepted.) AND - Three professional references, with complete contact information, must be provided on the application form.
Professional references must be individuals most familiar with applicant’s work experience, skills, work behaviors, and supervisory
experience. Do not list family and friends for professional references.
SPONSORSHIP:Â Â FVCC is not able to sponsor individuals seeking employment. In compliance with federal law, all persons
hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility
verification form upon hire.
EMPLOYMENT VERIFICATION, REFERENCE CHECKS AND CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS:Â Prior to
any offers of employment, FVCC conducts thorough employment verifications and reference checks and may contact organizations and individuals
not listed on an applicant’s application or resume. Additionally, FVCC conducts post-offer criminal background
checks.Â
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION:Â Â FVCC is an equal opportunity employer
and affirmative action organization. It is FVCC’s policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of
race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status,
service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as
authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal
systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.
FVCC BOARD
POLICY:Â Â The FVCC Board Policy Manual is available to review at: https://www.fvcc.edu/about-fvcc/board-of-trustees/fvcc-board-policy
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS
WITH DISABILITIES:Â Â FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities
during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a
request.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE ACT:  Preference applies in hiring and provides a uniform method by which
special consideration is given to qualified Veterans. Veterans’ Preference laws do not, however, guarantee Veterans a job, nor do they
give Veterans’ preference in internal actions such as promotion, transfer, reassignment, and reinstatement. I understand that applying
for a preference is voluntary and that all information related to a preference is confidential and used only during the hiring process; the
information will be maintained in a separate confidential file. To claim Veterans’ Preference, you must complete the Veterans’ Preference
Form (form is available at: https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/SF15.pdf) and email it along with document(s) that verify your eligibility for
employment preference to Jobs@fvcc.edu. Claims for Veterans’ preference
must be received by Human Resources prior to position closing date.
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WINDFALL ELIMINATION PROVISION: Based on
the Windfall Elimination Provision, I understand my employment may not be covered by Social Security. To learn more about the Windfall
Elimination Provision click https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10045.pdf.
AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are
encouraged to apply.
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