Chief Financial Officer

College: Louisiana Delta Community College

Department: Administration & Finance

Type of Appointment: Unclassified - Administrative/Staff

Duties and Responsibilities:

 Budget Management & Financial Strategy
• Prepare and submit the College's operating and capital outlay budgets to LCTC (Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges).
• Develop, implement, and monitor institutional budgets in conjunction with Executive Leadership and the College's Deans, Directors, and Department Heads.
• Provide insights and recommendations to the executive team related to financial planning and performance.
• Oversee the College's treasury operations to ensure adequate cash flow and maximize investments.
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Oversee the preparation and timely submission of accurate financial reports, including the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
• Develop and implement procedures related to changes in GASB reporting requirements and State or Federal guidelines impacting Higher Education.
• Consult with internal, legislative, federal, and independent auditors when necessary and serve as the primary coordinator for the College's financial audits.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards by monitoring internal control systems and updating procedures as needed.
Professional Development
• Maintains current professional and technical knowledge through workshops, conferences, and meetings.
Other
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Chancellor.

Required Education: Minimum qualifications include a master's degree in business or related field, or a CPA certificate, and five years of progressively responsible experience in a senior-level position. Experience with Ellucian Banner and higher education preferred.

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, Louisiana Delta Community College has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Passing pre-employment criminal background screen is required as a condition of employment. Louisiana Delta Community College is an equal opportunity/equal access employer. Louisiana Delta Community College is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.