Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance and Controller

Combined role overseeing financial strategy, budgeting, and accounting for the University.

About the role

As Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance, this position leads the financial components of the University’s strategic, capital, and operational planning processes. Key responsibilities include developing operating and capital budgets, long-range financial plans, and recommending resource allocation. The role is integral to long-term strategic planning for facilities, technology, and staffing to support institutional growth. As Controller, the position ensures accurate financial transaction recording, oversees internal and external financial reporting, and manages the Finance Office.

Responsibilities

• As Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance:
  • Plans and directs the annual institutional budgeting process; analyzes budget and actual trends.
  • Interprets and communicates budget results to the Board of Trustees, President, University Officers, and the University Faculty Budget & Planning Committee.
  • Coordinates the internal strategic budgeting process to align with institutional goals, available resources, and budget integrity.
  • Works with the Vice President for Business & Finance to develop, analyze, and present management information for financial analysis, forecasting, program evaluation, and executive decision-making.
  • Develops criteria, formats, and guidance for annual budget requests across all programs.
  • Recommends and implements financial planning policies to support long-term financial modeling and the University’s strategic plan.
  • Directs studies and analyses of budget and planning information for senior decision-makers.
  • Supervises Meeting and Events Services, Mail Services, and the Gear Shop.
  • Supports financial and administrative requirements of the Law School.
  • Performs other site- and position-specific functions as assigned.
• As Controller:
  • Supervises, coordinates, and participates in preparing work papers and account analyses for annual external audits and financial statements.
  • Directs external financial reporting for federal and state agencies, grant providers, accreditation agencies, and other requestors.
  • Directs and participates in recording financial transactions and maintaining accounting records, including general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable, revenue distribution, depreciation, and operating expenses.
  • Supervises and manages the Finance Office, ensuring workflow efficiency, deadlines, and departmental goals are met.
  • Makes budget recommendations for the Finance Office.
  • Participates in formulating and administering University and departmental policies.
  • Develops office goals and objectives and reviews progress periodically.
  • Establishes and reviews internal controls to ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting records.
  • Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department managers, vendors, reporting agencies, customers, and the public.
  • Responds to management and department requests for financial information, transaction inquiries, or alternative accounting treatments.
  • Participates in university committees, task forces, and professional development activities.
  • Provides financial information, analyses, and projections to management, committees, and the Board.
  • Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, performance appraisal, and addressing employee concerns.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of institutional budget policy, public finance, and higher education financial reporting.
• Analytical abilities to address complex budget issues and implement resolution plans.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and innovative budget strategies.
• Leadership, teamwork, and consensus-building skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in information technology.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of ten years of progressive administrative experience in postsecondary education or a not-for-profit setting, with direct knowledge of fund accounting, budgeting, and finance. Commensurate experience in other fields (e.g., public accounting) may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification.
• Experience with Ellucian’s Colleague ERP.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Family education benefits.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Free parking.

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