Description

Meridian Community College invites applications for the position of Vice President for Financial Services/Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Reporting directly to the President, the CFO provides executive leadership and oversight for all financial and business operations of the College, including:
Accounting, Budgeting, and Auditing
Financial Reporting and Investments
Human Resources and Risk Management
Physical Plant and Auxiliary Services (Food Services and the Eagle’s Nest Bookstore)
As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, the CFO serves as the College’s chief steward of public funds and a trusted advisor to the President and Board of Trustees. The CFO ensures fiscal integrity, compliance with state and federal regulations, and long-term financial stability in support of the College’s mission of student success and community service.
 

Requirements

Qualifications
Minimum:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field OR CPA license
Minimum 7-10 years of progressive experience in financial leadership, such as Director of Finance, Assistant CFO, or CFO
Strong leadership, communication, team management and decision-making skills with a proven record of fiscal stewardship, while promoting a culture of accountability and service
Ability to prudently manage complex budgets, financial compliance, and reporting requirements

Preferred:
Knowledge of Mississippi community college funding structures and state-level reporting (or equivalent state system)
Proven track record of leading clean external audits with minimal or no findings 
Knowledge of governmental accounting and compliance standards
Experience overseeing auxiliary enterprises (e.g., bookstore, food services, housing, contract operations, or similar operations
Familiarity with federal and state grant compliance (Department of Education, OMB Circulars, etc.)
Experience with risk management programs, including insurance, compliance, and safety initiatives
Familiarity with enterprise financial systems (Ellucian Banner, CampusCafe or similar ERP)
Experience working effectively with boards of trustees and external stakeholders
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
A record of strategic leadership that supports institutional growth, student success, and mission-driven decision-making