At Metropolitan Community College, we’re not just educating students – we are powering dreams, sparking innovation, and building the workforce of tomorrow. To make that happen, we need a financial leader who sees beyond spreadsheets and budgets and understands that every number tells a story and every decision fuels our mission.
We’re searching for a dynamic Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer (VPFA/CFO) to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our college.
Who You Are
You’re not a traditional “back office” CFO. You’re:
· A strategic visionary who connects financial planning to student success.
· A relationship builder who can collaborate across academic, workforce, and community partners.
· A modern financial leader who embraces technology, data, and innovation.
· A mentor and coach who develops teams, grows leaders, and builds trust.
· A change agent who sees opportunity where others see obstacles.
What You’ll Do
· Steward resources with purpose: Ensuring every dollar advances student learning and community impact.
· Lead the College’s financial future: Guiding multi-year strategies, annual and capital budgets, and investment plans that position the College for sustainable growth.
· Deliver clarity and actionable insight: Providing timely financial reporting, forecasts, and executive analysis to the President, Board of Governors, and senior leadership.
· Strengthen operational excellence: Managing cash flow, investments, and assets with strategies that balance stability and innovation.
· Safeguard integrity: Overseeing audit, compliance, and internal control processes to ensure transparency
· Guide resource advocacy: Coordinating quad-county property tax authorization and state funding processes.
· Advance philanthropic partnerships: Providing fiscal leadership to the MCC Foundation and stewarding relationships with major donors.
· Empower a high-performing team: Leading across college Financial Services and other assigned areas.
· Foster trust and accountability: Engaging campus stakeholders and policymakers with transparency.
· Shape transformation: Leading major initiatives, from new campus facilities to bold community partnerships, that expand what’s possible for MCC students.
What You Bring
· Proven leadership at scale: 10+ years of progressive senior leadership experience navigating complex financial landscapes with confidence and vision.
· Expertise in higher education finance: Ideally within public or community colleges, with an understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing open-access institutions.
· Fluency in the tools of the trade: Mastery of GAAP, GASB, financial modeling, and modern ERP platforms (Workday experience a plus).
· A track record of driving change: Demonstrated success in building collaborative teams, fostering innovation, and leading institutions through meaningful transformation.
· Academic grounding, elevated by experience: A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business (master’s preferred), paired with the strategic instincts of a seasoned executive.
Why Join Us
- Be part of a mission-driven institution that values courage and innovation.
- Work with a collaborative executive team committed to students and community.
- Lead in a fast-growing region where education is driving economic transformation.
- Enjoy competitive compensation and benefits that support your success.
Why This Matters
Community colleges are engines of opportunity. At MCC we serve more than 40,000 credit and noncredit students annually, ranging from first-generation college-goers to career changers to lifelong learners. When we get finance and administration right, we change lives.
Ready to Lead with Purpose?
If you’re energized by the idea of aligning dollars with dreams and want to leave a lasting mark on an institution that matters, we want to hear from you.
Please apply on the MCC job board at https://mccneb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/mccnebjobs or copy & paste the link below.
https://mccneb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/mccnebjobs/details/Vice-President-for-Finance-and-Administration---CFO_JR100934
Compensation: This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, well-being, and professional growth.
We look forward to working with you!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
