Associate Vice President for Finance
Company: The Idaho Statesman
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: September 19, 2024
Job Description:
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VAPOSITION SUMMARY:The Associate Vice President for Finance
position will provide strong leadership and sound operational
management of college-wide support services in the functional areas
of financial reporting, budget and payroll, accounts receivable,
revenue collection, cash management, accounts payable, student
financials/financial aid, and financial information systems, local
funds and investments, workforce, and capital projects for the
college.Reporting to the Vice President for Administration and
Chief Financial Officer, the Associate Vice President is
responsible for preparing financial statements in compliance with
state, federal, VCCS, AICPA, and GASB standards, policies, and
procedures. Provides direction and oversight of financial
compliance (ARMICS), internal controls, and audits. Provides
strategic planning and project management for major initiatives and
special projects of Financial Services. Serves and Records Manager
for the Financial Services area. Serves as security
officer/administrator for AIS, Cardinal, CIPPS, eVA, and
Reportline. Provide accounting services and support in compliance
with the Eastern Shore Community College Memorandum of
Understanding.As Comptroller for the college, plans, organizes, and
directs the financial accounting, budgeting and reporting for
Tidewater Community College's four campuses, five centers, and the
district office. The scope of work involves a variety of complex
fund types, appropriations, and fiscal functions to include
payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Supports college
and VCCS financial information systems. Evaluates, recommends,
analyzes, and implements college internal controls, policies, and
procedures to ensure compliance with all relevant entities. Assists
the Vice President for Finance in the development of strategic
goals and business plans for the division of Financial Services.
Assists the Vice President for Finance with coordination and
execution of major initiatives and special projects. Serves as
Acting Vice President during his/her absence.FUNCTIONAL
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Oversees supervision of all staff and processes in the Office
of Finance including hiring, training, evaluating, coaching, and
employee relations.
- Formulates short- and long-term goals and objectives to create
and maintain an effective and efficient operation within State
guidelines.
- Determines staffing and training needs, hires and assigns
staff, and oversees or conducts training.
- Conducts staff meetings.
- Administers, interprets, and develops policies, procedures,
laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Analyzes and resolves complex problems and monitoring the
auxiliary services operations, whether contracted services or
in-house operations.
- Plans, organizes and directs the financial management of the
college's state and local funds. Analyzes fiscal requirements and
formulates policies and procedures for the college concerning
financial reporting, budgeting, revenue (including Accounts
Receivables), expenditures (including Payroll and Accounts
Payable), and cash management (including Student Financial
Accounting).
- Oversees student payment plans, third party contracts and the
distribution of student financial aid.
- Advises campus deans and business managers on fiscal policy and
assists them in program management, tuition collection, accounts
receivable billing, budget administration and other financial
matters.
- Monitors and review programs for compliance with college, state
and federal financial policies and procedures and for
efficiency.
- Oversees the implementation of the state and local budgets and
maintains the tracking and reporting of those budgets as needed by
the college community.
- Provides timely analysis and interpretation of the financial
condition of the college for presentation to President's Cabinet
and other senior management.
- Directs the preparation of internal and external financial
reports and statements for the college involving a variety of
complex fund types and appropriations.
- Coordinates the year-end close process during the fourth
quarter of the fiscal year.
- Coordinates the preparation of year-end financial statements by
established deadline.
- Certifies to the State Comptroller, on a monthly basis, the
reconciliation of AIS to CARDINAL by established deadline.
- Certifies the quarterly accounts receivable report to VCCS by
established deadline.
- Certifies the payroll to Department of Accounts. Coordinates
and participates in developing responses to financial surveys
received from VCCS, SCHEV, NACUBO, SACUBO, SACS, etc.
- Provides direction and leadership for the four campus Business
Offices.
- Provides direction and leadership in the management, design,
and development of automated financial management systems which
support the financial operations of the college.
- Provides direction and leadership in the oversight of financial
compliance and internal controls, and coordinates internal and
external audit responses.
- Prepares Cash Flow reports and prepares Investment reports to
reflect the status of current investments, investment income, and
to aid the Board in making investment decisions.
- Serves as the Vice President for Finance's designee for the
Financial Services unit with full authority in his/her absence.This
position requires satisfactory completion of background and credit
checks prior to employment.KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Proven ability to lead a complex, large organization's business
and financial functions.
- Proven ability to use good judgment and finesse to make
effective decisions for the college.
- Considerable knowledge of fund accounting principles and
generally accepted accounting principles.
- Knowledge of financial statement preparation in government and
non-profit environments required. Skill in applying this knowledge
to the development of new programs and procedures.
- Ability to manage complex budgets and manage payroll systems
for a large complex organization.
- Demonstrated ability to train and direct the work of
others.
- Strong supervisory skills and the ability to achieve a
productive and harmonious work unit.
- Demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and
database software.
- Knowledge of and ability to use software to quantify and
illustrate complex financial reports, comparisons, impacts, and/or
projections.
- Knowledge of administering and supporting computerized
information systems used for financial and accounting
applications.
- Ability to evaluate and recommend internal controls for
financial operations.
- Ability to develop and deliver effective training for
information systems and associated business processes.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in
writing.
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute job duties with little
supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet reporting
deadlines.
- Experience directing a staff of professional accountants,
developing financial statements, and analyzing financial data.
- Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or
university with major studies in accounting or related field.The
Virginia Community College System, an EEO employer, welcomes
applications from people of all backgrounds and recognizes the
benefits of a diverse workforce. Therefore, the VCCS is committed
to providing a work environment free of discrimination and
harassment. Employment decisions are based on business needs, job
requirements and individual qualifications. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or
physical disabilities, political affiliation, veteran status,
gender identity, or other non-merit factors.The VCCS is an EOE and
Affirmative Action Employer. In compliance with the Americans with
Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), VCCS will provide, if requested,
reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the
application, interviewing and selection processes.
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