Assistant Vice President for Finance/Comptroller

Description

Summary:

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

Examples of Duties

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 ID card 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.

Typical Qualifications

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.

Supplemental Information

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.