Vice President - Finance & Administration (CFO)

Job Summary:

Reporting to the President, this role is to support other administrators and department heads, helping them
determine how to accomplish their objectives and thereby providing a supportive foundation for organizational
success. As the university's Vice President of Finance and Administration, this position provides collaborative
financial management leadership, ensures short and long-term fiscal health, oversees the business practices of
the university, and ensures that the budget is linked to and supportive of the universities' strategic plan.

Essential Job Functions:

• Ensure that the structure of the finance division provides for adequate controls such that proper
  documentation for purchases and expenditures are maintained and that separation of functions is
  maintained.
• Participate in decision making, policy formulation, and discussion of strategic directions as a member of
  the President's Executive Council.
• Ensure that the finance operation adheres to practices and policies that are required by regulatory bodies.
• Implement the financial policies of the organization and make recommendations for changes as required.
• Supervise finance office staff, including accounting functions, payroll, accounts receivable/payable,
  physical plant services, and Human Resources.
• Be able to provide coverage in the event of temporary absence of finance office staff.
• Work with the President and designees to coordinate a participatory budget process.
• Oversee preparation of detailed monthly financial reports to all university divisions.
• Report the financial condition of the university to the board of trustees and to the university president on a
  regular basis.
• Provide financial projections for the university on an regular basis.
• Identify, recommend, and implement appropriate and necessary training and professional development
  for self and staff reporting to the position.
• Ensure the timely collection of all accounts receivable and timely payment of accounts payable.
• Contribute to the universities' ability to meet its strategic objectives by assisting administrators and
  department heads in conducting financial analysis of current and proposed activities.
• Interface with external financial audit firm to fulfill and complete all required audits in a timely manner and
  per deadlines.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities
Finance office staff, including accounting functions, payroll, accounts receivable/payable, physical plant services,
and Human Resources

Minimum Job Qualifications
Education and/or Experience

• Master's degree in business administration or closely related field, or Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 4-6 years' experience with day-to-day financial operation with an organization of 50 persons or more.
• 2 years minimum supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements for non-profit accounting including the rules and regulations
  outlined in OMB Circulars A-133, A-110, and A-122.
• Must be skilled in use of data base software including Excel and Access.
• Must know how to use Jenzabar data management system or be willing and able to use it for accounting
  functions so that timely and accurate budgets, expenditure reports and financial statements are available.
• Have a clear and comprehensive understanding of budgeting, budget processes, and financial reporting.
• Be knowledgeable about, and be able to oversee grants and contracts functions.

Certificates, Licenses or Registrations
CPA preferred

Other Competencies (skills, abilities, behavior)
Must have a philosophy that is consistent with the Mission, Vision and Core Values of the organization. Vision,
commitment, and experience in achieving goals and pursuing excellence is critical; ability to work both
independently and collaboratively in a dynamic and demanding environment. Must have strong verbal and written
communication and organizational skills; attention to detail; proven ability to manage multiple complex
assignments with sensitivity to deadlines, priorities, and changing circumstances; demonstrated professional work
ethic and positive, problem-solving attitude. Must be able to read, write and speak fluently in English.

Physical Demands
Ability to sit or stand for up to 8 hours/day. Some lifting (up to 25 pounds occasionally), bending, and carrying.
Specific vision abilities include the ability to use close vision. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear,
and to use hands and fingers to handle or feel.