What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Budget & Financial Services position at Virginia Western Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Director of Budget & Financial Services
Role Title
12 month - Administrative - In
Role Code
01123-SW
FLSA
Exempt
Pay Band
00
Position Number
286FA271
Agency
Virginia Western Community College
Agency/Division
Virginia Western Community College (Div)
Work Location
Roanoke (City) - 770
Hiring Range
Salary commensurate with qualifications
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
A-Official or Administrator
Full Time or Part Time
Full Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
No
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
No
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8:00a-5:00p
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400
enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) is accepting applications for a Director of Budget & Financial Services. This position provides efficient and effective leadership in all areas of Financial Services which includes budget, general accounting and financial statement reporting, audit, student accounts, payroll, grants, fixed assets, auxiliary contract management, ARMICS certification, and local funds.
Provides leadership and direction to the Financial Services department of the college, including the full employment life cycle for team members. Management includes, but is not limited to, talent acquisition, performance evaluation, coaching, mentoring, professional development, and retention. Collaborates with the financial services team to assess college, system, and state priorities; provides direction and guidance through planning and execution. Spearheads and supports effective communication channels throughout the college for finance/budget-specific needs as well as college-wide initiatives and updates. Provides operational and strategic support to the financial services team to ensure efficient and effective planning and execution of policies, practices, and programs. Effectively manages the departmental budget.
Oversees and collaborates with staff to ensure accurate and effective execution of operations within payroll, grants management, accounts payable, fixed assets, surplus property, financial statement preparation and audit responsiveness. Ensures understanding of Commonwealth of Virginia policies and procedures as well as the nuances of financial management within higher education, extending into oversight of student account processes and requirements such as cashier, accounts receivable, collections, debt set-off and third-party billing.
Holds significant accountability for the college’s continued compliance with federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, and system and college policies, procedures, and internal controls which include, but are not limited to, documentation, recording of transactions, competent personnel, and reasonable assurances. Responsible for the college’s annual ARMICS certification and ensuring written policies and procedures are implemented and maintained for proper internal controls. Works closely with the Shared Service Center (an external agency that facilitates back-end processes) as the college liaison and to ensure compliance with all processes related to financial management and purchasing.
In consultation with the Vice President of Financial and Administrative Services, assembles data, monitors expenditures, and establishes budgetary controls for all college budgets to include state, local and auxiliary enterprise funds. Maintains a position tracking system of salary and benefits for budget planning. Oversees and implements federal, state and local budgets. Monitors all budget activities and generates the necessary adjustments to reflect actuals. Supervises budget monitoring and adjustments, confers with leadership on projections, and reports on actuals.
Confers with technical support staff in the development, use and maintenance of automated processes and reporting related to financial enterprise applications such as the Administrative Information System (AIS), Student Information System (SIS), HCM, WES, and Cardinal. Serves as college data owner and security access approver for various financial systems. Coordinates testing of new system implementations and serves as liaison with system office staff on enterprise applications.
Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Finance, Business Management, Accounting, or other relevant field.
- Demonstrated progressive leadership/management experience accounting, finance, and budget to include managing a complex financial portfolio.
Additional Considerations
- Financial experience within a higher education environment.
- Financial experience within a Virginia State Agency.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
Yes
Required Travel
Occasional travel required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
FAC_1863P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
02/13/2026
Job Close Date
06/12/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Agency Website
Contact Name
Lindsey Weston
Email
hrapps@virginiawestern.edu
Phone Number
540-857-7305
Special Instructions to Applicants
Only online applications will be accepted. Submission of on-line application must also include a resume, cover letter, and transcripts of all college coursework completed. Unofficial transcripts may be provided as part of the application process. However, official transcripts are required of the selected candidate. The application will not be accepted without this required documentation.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western.
Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit:
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Applicants who have degrees earned from educational institutions located outside of the United States are required to have their transcripts evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service prior to applying for faculty positions. If the transcripts are in a foreign language, applicants also need to have their transcripts translated prior to applying for job opportunities at Virginia Western.
Applicants who have foreign transcripts may submit a copy of their transcript attached to the original transcript evaluation. Applicants are responsible for the costs associated with translation/evaluation services.
Materials submitted via regular e-mail attachment, postal mail, fax, or in-person in lieu of the on-line application will not be considered. All documents must be received by 11:59 pm (EST) on the closing date.
For more specific information regarding the application process at Virginia Western, visit:
Females, minorities, and those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. TTY: “711” or 1-800-828-1120. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), Virginia Western Community College will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing and selection processes.
Virginia Western is committed to Equal Opportunity.
Additional Information
Review of applications will begin March 16, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.