Director of Finance

Bluefield University Employment Opportunities

Bluefield University seeks a detail-oriented and mission-driven Director of Finance to oversee the university’s financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and proper management of institutional resources. The Director of Finance will play a key role in budget preparation, financial reporting, internal controls, and supporting strategic decision-making.

• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Prepare short-term and long-term cash flow projections.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal/state regulations, and institutional policies.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, gift accounting, and financial aid functions.

• Collaborate with VP for Finance and Administration to prepare the annual institutional budget.
• Work with Controller to ensure University spending is within budget constraints and provide related variance analysis and recommendations.
• Develop financial models to support long-term planning and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate external audits, ensuring timely completion and clean audit outcomes.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and accreditation financial reporting requirements.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard institutional assets.

• Oversee cash flow, banking relationships, and investment of institutional funds.
• Manage debt service and financing strategies in collaboration with leadership.
• Supervise finance staff, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Partner with academic and administrative units to provide financial insights.
• Support grant reporting and restricted fund management.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of progressive experience in financial management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or related advanced credential.
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Ellucian Colleague, Banner, Jenzabar, or similar higher-ed systems). Familiarity with higher education accounting standards and reporting (FASB, GASB).
• Prior experience in higher education, nonprofit, or grant-funded environments.
• Familiarity with fund accounting and financial aid regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with fund accounting and nonprofit financial management.
• Knowledge of endowment or investment management, and donor-restricted funds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. This position may require occasional lifting and transporting of photo and video equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. The role may also involve standing, walking, bending, and reaching during equipment setup and breakdown at various locations.

While much of the work takes place in a modern office environment, on-location shoots and event setups may include indoor and outdoor conditions.

The use of specialized equipment listed here is representative of equipment an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

In addition to standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and copiers, this position requires regular use of photography and videography equipment, including cameras, tripods, lighting kits, microphones, and related gear. The role may involve transporting and setting up equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

The work environment…