Controller/Director of Business Services
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Location: Dillon, MT 59725
Description:
Salary: $78,000.00 Annually
Location : University of Montana Western
Job Type: Contract Professional Full-time
Job Number: 202400142
Sector: UMW VC Administration & Finance
Department: Business Office, UMW
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Description
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance, this position provides strategic leadership and accountability for the business operations of the University of Montana Western (UMW) through effective performance management of staff and by establishing fiscal and business policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems for the following functional areas:
The person assigned to this position is responsible for all activities for fiscal year end at UMW and provides financials for UM, in cooperation with the University of Montana Business Operations and Finance Office and provides advising for the UMW Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance.
Minimum Qualifications
The person in this position is responsible for providing leadership and direct management of full and part-time employees in the Business Services Office. These duties may include recruiting, supervising, and completing annual performance evaluations in accordance with the University and Montana University System policies and procedures. Additionally, this position is required to understand and manage in accordance with any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Additional Information
Preferred
Review of applications will begin immediately but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Letter of Interest - addressing your qualifications and experience related to the stated required skills for the position. A general letter salutation such as "Dear Search Committee" or "Dear Hiring Manager" is acceptable. Curriculum Vitae/Detailed Resume Official or Unofficial undergraduate and graduate transcripts (Official transcripts will be required at time of hire) Professional References - names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Department: Business Services
Position: Full-Time Contract Professional
Wage: Approximately$78,000
Union Affiliation: None
Starting Date: Preferred date December 1, 2024
Benefits Include:
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
The University of Montana offers a wide variety of benefits. Please visit the for full information or contact our office if you have additional questions.
Location : University of Montana Western
Job Type: Contract Professional Full-time
Job Number: 202400142
Sector: UMW VC Administration & Finance
Department: Business Office, UMW
Opening Date: 09/04/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: None
Description
Reporting to the Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance, this position provides strategic leadership and accountability for the business operations of the University of Montana Western (UMW) through effective performance management of staff and by establishing fiscal and business policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems for the following functional areas:
- General accounting
- Accounts receivable
- Accounts payable
- Travel
- Grants
- Procurement
- Student loans
- Treasury
- Budget control and monitoring
- Coordinate with UM-Missoula to develop proper accounting and safeguarding of UMW's assets and recording the UMW's liabilities.
- Collaborate with UM-Missoula Accounting Compliance Coordinator
- Recording and reporting all financial activity for UMW funds in accordance with applicable policies and regulations
- Controlling the collection and disbursement of UMW funds in accordance with applicable policies and regulations
- Preparing daily and annual operational and financial reports for specified UMW funds.
- Reviewing the operating budgets for compliance with budget and fund balance requirements
- Maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the accounting system
- Properly procuring goods and services for UMW
- Assisting a diverse population of students, faculty, and campus departments in obtaining fiscal information
- Providing fiscal information to outside agencies, organizations or individuals as requested or required by law.
- Supervising personnel assigned to work in Business Services
- Appropriately implementing personnel and diversity policies within the department
- Facilitating and managing billing, fee collection and aid disbursement for student registration
- Supports university committees as directed.
The person assigned to this position is responsible for all activities for fiscal year end at UMW and provides financials for UM, in cooperation with the University of Montana Business Operations and Finance Office and provides advising for the UMW Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance.
Minimum Qualifications
The person in this position is responsible for providing leadership and direct management of full and part-time employees in the Business Services Office. These duties may include recruiting, supervising, and completing annual performance evaluations in accordance with the University and Montana University System policies and procedures. Additionally, this position is required to understand and manage in accordance with any applicable collective bargaining agreements.
- Advanced understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and audit practices
- Current working knowledge of and experience with financial reporting
- Leads an office committed to improving processes and providing outstanding service in an increasingly complex and demanding regulatory environment.
- Effective strategic planning and implementation skills
- Highly effective problem-solving, conflict resolution and negotiation skills needed to resolve complex situations.
- Ability to develop financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems.
- Ability to read, comprehend and interpret complex federal and state regulations and apply them appropriately and consistently.
- Demonstrated skill in effectively managing employees, teams, and financial resources.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals at all levels.
- Professional written, verbal and listening communication skills.
Additional Information
Preferred
- The person assigned to this position should possess, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
- At least five (5) years of related professional experience with progressively responsible professional experience leading a complex financial service organization.
- Previous work experience in a higher education setting
- any combination of experience and education that would provide the competencies required to successfully discharge the duties assigned to this position.
- Additionally, the following attributes are considered highly preferable for this position:
- CMA, CPA or MBA
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB pronouncements.
- Previous work experience in a higher education setting
- Experience with Ellucian Banner Enterprise Resource Planning
- Experience with computerized account systems.
Review of applications will begin immediately but will remain open until the position is filled.
A complete application Includes:
Position: Full-Time Contract Professional
Wage: Approximately$78,000
Union Affiliation: None
Starting Date: Preferred date December 1, 2024
Benefits Include:
- Insurance package,
- Mandatory retirement plan,
- Dependent partial tuition waiver,
- Faculty/staff tuition waiver
- Wellness program:
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
The University of Montana offers a wide variety of benefits. Please visit the for full information or contact our office if you have additional questions.