Germanna Community College
Director of Finance
🇺🇸 Locust Grove, VA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $114K - $139K
💻 Finance
🗓️ July 25th, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
Germanna Community College is hiring a Director of Finance. The role involves overseeing the college's accounting, finance, and budget operations while ensuring compliance with relevant local, state, and federal regulations. The Director will manage financial reporting, audits, cash management, capital outlay programs, and assist college personnel with financial activities.
Highlights
- Direct and control all accounting activities.
- Develop and manage the college budget.
- Coordinate financial reporting and audits.
- Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Design and maintain supplemental financial systems and applications.
- Control and direct the cash management system and manage the capital outlay program.
- Require experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Require detailed knowledge of fund accounting, GASB, internal control management, and GAAP.
- Require a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related fields; equivalent professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CGFM, CMA) may be accepted.
- Salary range: $113,942 - $139,261 plus full state benefits.
Director of Finance Full Description
Director of Finance
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth's Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Working Title | Director of Finance
Role Title | Financial Services Manager II
Role Code | 19035-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 06
Position Number | 29700110
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Orange - 137
Hiring Range | $113,942 - $139,261; plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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-Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
Friday: 8am-12pm (virtual)
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic and political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College seeks a full-time Director of Finance to oversee the accounting, finance and budget operations for the college. The successful candidate will ensure conformance with local, state and federal regulations and requirements of all appropriate accounting oversight agencies, including (but not limited to) the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Financial Accounting Standards Board, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of College and University Business Officers. This position is primarily located in the Locust Grove area of Orange County and travel to other campus locations may be occasionally required.
Major Duties Responsibilities:
Directs and controls accounting activities Develops and manages budget Coordinates financial reporting and audits Directs and assists college personnel with financial activities Designs and maintains supplemental systems and applications Develops and maintains financial policies and procedures Controls and directs cash management system Manages capital outlay program
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 | A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field is required for this position due to the complexity and scope of financial responsibilities inherent in managing a public institution’s fiscal operations.
The Director of Finance oversees budgeting, financial reporting, compliance with state and federal regulations, and strategic financial planning. These duties demand a strong foundation in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and financial analysis, competencies typically acquired through formal postsecondary education.
In alignment with Virginia’s skills-based hiring practices, candidates with equivalent professional experience or certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CGFM, or CMA) that demonstrate mastery of these competencies may also be considered.
Detailed knowledge of fund accounting and GASBDetailed knowledge of internal control management Extensive experience and aptitude with accounting software and Microsoft Excel Progressively responsible positions in accounting or finance Supervisory experience Excellent communication skills Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools
Additional Considerations | CPA, CGFM, CMA, and/or MBAWork experience in a state or local government accounting office or a higher education accounting office
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Role Title | Financial Services Manager II
Role Code | 19035-SW
FLSA | Exempt
Pay Band | 06
Position Number | 29700110
Agency | Germanna Community College
Division | Germanna Community College (Div)
Work Location | Orange - 137
Hiring Range | $113,942 - $139,261; plus full state benefits
Emergency/Essential Personnel | No
EEO Category | B-Professional
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-Thursday: 8am-5:30pm
Friday: 8am-12pm (virtual)
Or as scheduled
Sensitive Position | No
Job Description | Germanna Community College is a public, open access institution of higher education in the Virginia Community College System. The College is a dynamic learning organization that serves as a regional leader and preferred partner where quality learning experiences enable students to participate effectively in the social, economic and political, intellectual, and cultural life of their communities. Germanna Community College is centrally located in Fredericksburg, VA between Washington D.C. and Richmond and between the Blue Ridge mountains and the Chesapeake Bay. Full of history, the area offers a community rich with diversity, the arts, technology, vineyards, hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and many other activities.
Germanna Community College seeks a full-time Director of Finance to oversee the accounting, finance and budget operations for the college. The successful candidate will ensure conformance with local, state and federal regulations and requirements of all appropriate accounting oversight agencies, including (but not limited to) the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Financial Accounting Standards Board, American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the National Association of College and University Business Officers. This position is primarily located in the Locust Grove area of Orange County and travel to other campus locations may be occasionally required.
Major Duties Responsibilities:
Directs and controls accounting activities Develops and manages budget Coordinates financial reporting and audits Directs and assists college personnel with financial activities Designs and maintains supplemental systems and applications Develops and maintains financial policies and procedures Controls and directs cash management system Manages capital outlay program
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 | A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a closely related field is required for this position due to the complexity and scope of financial responsibilities inherent in managing a public institution’s fiscal operations.
The Director of Finance oversees budgeting, financial reporting, compliance with state and federal regulations, and strategic financial planning. These duties demand a strong foundation in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), governmental accounting standards, and financial analysis, competencies typically acquired through formal postsecondary education.
In alignment with Virginia’s skills-based hiring practices, candidates with equivalent professional experience or certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CGFM, or CMA) that demonstrate mastery of these competencies may also be considered.
Detailed knowledge of fund accounting and GASBDetailed knowledge of internal control management Extensive experience and aptitude with accounting software and Microsoft Excel Progressively responsible positions in accounting or finance Supervisory experience Excellent communication skills Experience with or willingness to learn AI tools
Additional Considerations | CPA, CGFM, CMA, and/or MBAWork experience in a state or local government accounting office or a higher education accounting office
Operation of a State Vehicle | No
Supervises Employees | Yes
Required Travel | Travel between campuses may be required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number | CLS_3906P
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/24/2025
Job Close Date | 08/07/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87135
Recruitment Type | General Public - G
Number of Vacancies | 1
Position End Date (if temporary) |
Job Open Date | 07/24/2025
Job Close Date | 08/07/2025
Open Until Filled |
Agency Website | www.germanna.edu
Contact Name | Catra Godwin
Email | cgodwin@germanna.edu
Phone Number |
Special Instructions to Applicants | In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information |
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.
Quicklink for Posting | https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/87135
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * I understand that this position is located in Virginia and I must reside within a reasonable commuting distance or be willing to relocate to ensure consistent, reliable attendance.
- Yes
- No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Alternative Hiring Process Letter
- (877) 340-5577
- ats@ssc.vccs.edu
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