Careers

The Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of Finance and Campus Operations is a senior leader at PTC and is member of the President’s Executive Cabinet. This position oversees campus financials, accounting services, budgeting operations, purchasing, physical plant operations, and information technology. This position is responsible for safeguarding the financial assets of the college and sustaining its financial health to fulfill PTC’s educational mission.

Essential Job Duties:

• Serve as key member of the President’s Cabinet and a strategic advisor to the College President
• Responsible for the effective and innovative management of the following areas: Business and Finance, Budgeting and Forecasting, Maintenance and Facility Services, Information Technology, Café Services, Mail Services, Campus Bookstore, Purchasing, and Campus Police
• Lead the implementation of PTC’s strategic plan with a focus on financial sustainability and stewardship
• Serve as a Chief Revenue Officer for PTC, including duties such as:
  • Develop and lead the execution of PTC’s revenue growth strategy
  • Oversee and manage all areas of revenue including opportunities in Sports, Merchandising, IP Licensing, and online courses
  • Establish both short-term results and long-term strategy and growth, including a 12-month, 2-year, 5-year and 10-year plan
  • Manage individual and team goals by establishing benchmarks to keep the team on track
  • Partner cross-functionally with legal and accounting/finance teams to structure deals that maximize revenue
  • Deliver thoughtful leadership to build, lead, and manage high performing teams by providing guidance, support and development, while recruiting top talent
  • Be a champion of the PTC brand and voice, globally
  • Stay ahead of educational, financial, media, entertainment, technological, product, and athletic trends as they relate to PTC’s mission
  • Help establish best practices and processes to ensure operational efficiency across the College while scaling PTC’s revenue tentpoles
  • Responsible for ongoing college assessment and identification of revenue generation strategies for long-term sustainability, including diversification of revenue streams and making full use of campus facilities

   

• Serve as key support for the implementation of Financial Enrollment Management with the guidance of external enrollment consultants
• Act as the primary liaison to banks and funders, providing accurate reports as required o Support the development and negotiation of contracts for PTC’s Corporate College in conjunction with Legal Affairs
• Lead staff support for the Board of Trustee’s Finance Committee
• Provide institutional support for audit and risk management operations in conjunction with Legal Affairs
• Provide guidance and serve as a non-voting, ex-officio member to PTC’s Foundation Investment Committee
• Responsible for the development of a comprehensive institutional contingency plan and revenue diversification strategy
• Accountable for timely tracking and reporting of sponsorship and gifts received through Institutional Advancement and supporting grant acquisitions and post grant management and reporting
• Support institutional scholarships and innovative awarding to support enrollment and retention
• Support the maximization of campus housing resources for revenue generation o Provide leadership in preparing the College’s annual budget, implement budget/fiscal control functions, and develop long-term financial plan consistent with the College’s strategic plan and goals
• Timely completion of all audits (Title IV, Financial Statement, 401(k) and other benefits, and preparation of all tax filings
• Responsible for budget forecasting and overseeing cash flow, leasing, and lending arrangements.
• Assure compliance with regulatory grant funding and higher education financial reporting standards and requirements. Serve as the lead on Corporate Casualty Liability and Directors and Officers Insurance & Risk Assessment
• Contribute to the overall success of PTC by performing additional duties as assigned

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting is required
• CPA is highly desirable
• 15+ years of accounting and financial experience, including experience in a senior leadership role leading financial operations at a non-profit, higher education setting
• Extensive experience in debt management, budget development, and effective financial management practices
• Experience in budget restructuring to manage beyond a break-even margin
• Experience in treasury management, cash flow management, endowment-management, and investments
• Adept at negotiations and financing contracts in construction, real estate management, financial instruments, insurance, etc.
• Successful track record in accounting and financial operations (business office management) and auxiliary management (facility services, food services, college store, and conferences and events)
• Experience collaborating with leaders of administrative functions, such as Human Resources and Information Technology
• Experience in the operational oversight of property, buildings, and grounds
• Experience in leading system, operational, and process automation
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