Vice President of Finance/CFO

The Vice President of Finance/CFO (CFO) serves as the chief financial officer for the College, responsible for the oversight and delivery of general financial administrative functions, including budget development and management; long-range fiscal planning and resource allocation; financial reporting and administration; investment management; and risk management administration. The CFO will satisfy all requirements for the position as established by accrediting bodies. The CFO is the highest-ranking financial administrator within Burrell College.

• This position is exempt.
• This position reports to the President.
• Salary for this position depends on experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the Controller and maintain oversight responsibility of the assigned functions of the department.
• Be knowledgeable of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles as applicable to institutions of higher education.
• Be knowledgeable of federal financial management and reporting requirements applicable to the institution.
• Manage the evaluation of accounting systems for the College.
• Advise the CEO on long-range fiscal planning and resource allocation strategies, including capital acquisition and long-term financing options, and assist in the procurement of such financing when needed.
• Advise the CEO on investment strategies for the College.

Other skills important to this position:

• Leadership and extensive financial and budgetary administration experience in a higher education environment.
• Strong managerial and interpersonal skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with higher education accreditation and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration or Accounting.
• Experience in the Chief Financial Officer role within higher education.
• Meet all qualifications as established by accrediting bodies.

Highly Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

• Certified public accountant (Active/inactive).
• Directly related experience within a health sciences university or similar institution.
• Directly related experience within a proprietary institution of higher education.

Working Conditions and Efforts:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• This job is conducted in an office work environment.
• Approximately 90% of this position’s duties require the use of a computer.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal.
• Travel may be required.

Work Schedule:

• Typically, Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• May occasionally require evenings and weekends.Note: Applicants must currently be authorized to lawfully work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, review of resumes is scheduled to begin immediately. Salary is commensurate with experience. EOE.

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer
and values diversity in our faculty and staff as an important aspect of the educational process. BCOM encourages individuals with varied backgrounds and experience to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accountability.

About Las Cruces, NM:

Las Cruces is the second largest city in New Mexico and is located in the southern part of the state at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25. Less than an hour from El Paso, Las Cruces is the mid-point between San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX. Las Cruces is in the Chihuahuan Desert, in the heart of the fertile Mesilla Valley, between the majestic Organ Mountains and the illustrious Rio Grande – the lands and waters that sustain us.

Boasting an average of 320 days of sunshine per year and situated at an elevation of 3,900 feet above sea level, Las Cruces is an ideal year-round destination, home to a rich culture and history, vibrant art and music scene, ideal weather for an abundance of outdoor activities, and authentic cuisine made from recipes passed down through the generations.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person