Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Executive Search Profile

www.pcc.edu

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

Portland Community College (PCC) seeks a Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer (VP CFO). The next VP CFO must have a deep understanding of collegiate finances, be able to collaborate across all units of the College, and be able to communicate current financial strategic actions to both internal and external constituents. The VP CFO must help advance the mission and unify the College in alignment with the one-College structure to advance and achieve strategic goals.

Through the College’s Strategic Plan and Integrated Budget and Planning Council, we’ve taken intentional steps to build a budget that reflects our fiscal realities fulfilling our commitment to the people we serve. With funding challenges and new opportunities ahead in the 2027-29 biennium such as operationalizing the new Workday enterprise and financial reporting system, Portland Community College has positioned itself to meet the future head-on, ensuring our students and community have the resources needed to thrive.

As the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon, PCC serves more than 50,000 full-time and part-time students annually across a 1,500-square-mile district that spans five counties. The College advances equitable and sustainable economic prosperity for students and the greater PCC community by providing high quality education with flexible delivery methods, fostering a culture of belonging for all, being innovative and enterprising, and preparing students to thrive in work and life.

Reporting directly to the President, the VP CFO plays a pivotal role in driving institutional growth, strategic initiatives, and financial excellence. This position collaborates closely with College leadership to promote transparency, accountability, and inclusive decision-making across the organization.

Minimum qualifications for the next VP CFO include:

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field from a regionally accredited institution is required
• A master’s degree in the field of accounting, business, finance, or a similar discipline from a regionally accredited institution or a CPA Certification is required
• Eight years of progressively responsible professional experience in fiscal management, accounting services, financial system development and implementation, financial modeling and projections, strategic planning, and budgeting
• Four years of management and leadership experience in higher education, government, or non-profit sectors

To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by August 3, 2026. The search Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.

You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (a current or former supervisor, a current or former direct report, and a professional colleague). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application. 

We welcome confidential inquiries and the opportunity to schedule brief exploratory calls with our search team, Dr. Ellen Junn and Dr. Sue DeWine. Please contact us at (828) 785-1394 or PCCVPFinance@rhperry.com.