Senior Vice President of Financial Services

Employer

Surry Community College

Job Location

Main Campus (Dobson, NC)

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education/experience.

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Reports To

President

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 10/27/2025

Closes: 01/16/2026

Target Start Date

02/02/2026

Expected Work Hours

Varies/As required to support college program.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least five years of progressive leadership experience in financial and operational management.
Demonstrated knowledge of strategic planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in financial systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation.
Experience within the North Carolina Community College System.
Familiarity with ERP systems such as Colleague by Ellucian.
Knowledge of fund accounting and state/federal reporting requirements.

Position Description

Job Description – Summary

The Senior Vice President of Financial Services is a senior executive responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the college’s administrative functions. This role ensures the effective management of financial operations, facilities, human resources, payroll, campus police, and auxiliary services, aligning all activities with the institution’s mission and strategic goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Serve as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and advisor to the President on financial and operational matters.
Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of the college’s annual budget.
Oversee financial reporting in compliance with GAAP, GASB, and state/federal regulations for Surry Community College and the Surry Community College Foundation, Inc.
Ensure compliance with NC General Statute 115D and State Board of Community Colleges Code.
Supervise departments including Finance, Facilities, Human Resources, Payroll, Purchasing, Police, and Auxiliary Services.
Direct capital improvement projects and manage the college’s Master Facilities Plan.
Coordinate internal audit functions and risk management programs.
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Liaise with external agencies, auditors, and vendors to ensure effective partnerships.
Preparation, administration and interpretation of institutional budgets to the Board of Trustees, Board of County Commissioners, and other proper local, state and federal authorities
Working with the Office of State Auditor staff by providing information necessary for completing the annual financial audit
Assisting with the annual services review and strategic plan to insure continuous improvement
Maintain a clean and safe work area.

How to Apply

Apply at https://www.surry.edu or https://jobs.surry.edu/postings/15017.

Contact Info

For information about this position, please contact Tony Martin, Vice President of Financial Services, at 336-386-3222 or martint@surry.edu.