VP Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: This is a full time, exempt position.

The CFO is the chief financial officer responsible for developing the university’s overall financial policies and setting the strategic direction of all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, and tax.

The CFO ensures that proper financial controls are in place and that financial transactions support the overall business strategy while conforming with all applicable laws and regulations.

The CFO is also the chief business officer responsible for the leadership of the Business Office and Student Financial Services.

Responsibilities include setting divisional strategy for these areas, defining vision and strategy while providing direction and focus.

WWU provides employees and their dependents with an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters or doctoral coursework for credit at the university at a free or reduced cost. Employees interested in undergraduate degrees are eligible upon completion of three months of service. Masters or doctoral (including EDS) level degrees begins upon completion of six months of service.

• Provide strategic management and overall financial leadership to the university
• Management of the Student Financial Services and the Business Office, including financial management and reporting, budget and forecast preparation and control, payroll oversight, purchasing, fiscal record management, tax compliance, and systems and processes related to eh disbursement of funds.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents the annual university budget and ongoing forecasting, adjusting the direction to the university and updates throughout the year.
• Implements appropriate fiscal contingency planning and ensures the university is responsive to external changes and trends.
• Prepares long-range projections to manage a financial strategy.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develops policy and support systems for the management of university investments and financials.
• Member of the President’s Cabinet and other operational committees as determined by the President
• Superior aptitude for financial management, accounting, auditing and analytics, understands financial complexities and manages budgets on sound principles.
• Proficient in a wide variety of administrative and education technologies applicable to a comprehensive higher education entity
• Administers all phases of the financial and budgeted processes of the university.
• Manages and reviews the investment of the endowment and the funds subject to the guidelines and limitations prescribed by the President and the Board of Trustees
• Other duties as assigned by the President.
• Commitment to excellence, demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team environment, and to work collaboratively across campus to lead the university’s annual budget process.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills combined with an ability to write well and effectively communicate financial information.
• Collaborative leadership style that ensures the university’s commitment to superior financial management.

• Master’s Degree Required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial and operational management, preferably in higher education required.
• Organization, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with a willingness and ability to listen actively.

• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to travel.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and adhere to the WWU vehicle…