Assistant Vice President Finance​/Comptroller

Position: Assistant Vice President for Finance/Comptroller
Summary:

Under limited supervision plans, develops and supervises the University's overall financial management system.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Reports to the Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration and supervises the work of General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Grants & Contracts Accounting, Office of Student Accounts, Cashier's Office, and the  office.

* Coordinates with the Budget Office regarding the preparation and revision of annual and long-range budgets for presentation to the Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration, the President, and the Board of Trustees.

* Ensures that approved University expenditures are properly controlled within the limits of approved budgets.

* Supervises the maintenance of all accounting records and bank accounts, and the receipting and disbursing of all University funds.

* Coordinates with all directors of programs supported by restricted funds to ensure the proper management of all such funds.

* Supervises the receipting and accounting of all funds received by the University from students, donors and from the operation of its auxiliary enterprises.

* Coordinates with internal and external auditors, financial planners and consultants regarding appropriate financial management and budgetary practices and procedures.

* Supervises the University's programs of cash management, investment management and credit risk management.

* Performs any other duties that may be assigned by the Senior Vice President for Finance & Administration.

Minimum

Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

* A master's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or related area

OR

* certification as a Certified Public Accountant, and five years of experience in college or university accounting, financial management or business management.

Essential Functions:

* Extensive knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing, budgeting and financial management.

* Ability to design, implement and evaluate new accounting and financial management procedures.

* Ability to prepare and analyze budgets and complex financial statements.

* Ability to supervise professional and clerical employees.

* Well-developed skills in written and oral communication.

* Experience in higher education is preferred.