Vice President of Administration and Finance

PURPOSE:

The VP of Administration and Finance is responsible for the development and implementation of the University's financial management strategy and organizational goals and objectives. The VP of Administration and Finance serves as an integral member of the senior management team by providing accounting, budgetary, operational, and programmatic support by establishing principles, practices, and procedures for all Finance, Accounting, and Compliance activities to develop policies to positively impact financial stability and manage risk.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides executive level direction and oversight of financial planning, budgeting and analysis, information technology services, payroll administration, accounting, business operations, financial controls, reporting, campus maintenance, risk management, property insurance, purchasing, and contracts.
• Serves as the custodian of funds and the financial advisor to the President and Executive Staff
• Chairs the budget committee and is responsible for providing financial analysis, planning and direction to ensure University resources are utilized to facilitate and support the University's strategic goals and objectives.
• Gathers, collates, and analyzes critical data pertaining to the financial operations of the University to accurately and timely report necessary financial information to the President and Board of Curators.
• Maintains continuous lines of communication between the President and the Board of Curators to address critical issues promptly
• Fosters and nurtures professional relationships with universities, organizations, state and federal agencies, banking institutions, civic organizations, and alumni.
• Conducts risk assessments in the areas of finance, facilities, and insurance to identify and rectify potential issues prior to escalation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 7-9 years of progressive experience required.
• Master's degree preferred with 5-7 years of progressive experience, preferred.
• CPA a plus.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

• Ability to promote a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and a commitment to quality financial reporting.
• Ability to facilitate progressive organizational change while working with diverse team members across all University departments.
• Exemplary communication skills to explain and discuss the implications of the financial information with university team members and the Board of Curators.
• Ability to be a multidisciplinary strategist to capture key performance indicators to provide insight and foresight to ensure business resiliency at the University.
• Ability to ensure financial and operational systems are standardized, automated, accurate, accessible, and in syn across departmental offices.
• Ability to create the financial foundation to ensure the University reaches its goals and objectives while remaining in compliance with all funding source requirements.
• Advance proficiency with Excel.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Light sedentary office work.
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekend work may be required.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln University. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.