Associate Vice President, Finance

About the role

The Associate Vice President for Finance serves as the College's chief accounting officer and provides strategic leadership for the institution's financial operations. Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration, this position directs the planning, organization, administration, and continuous improvement of the College's accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, student financial services, procurement, and business operations. The Associate Vice President of Finance ensures compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) standards, state and federal laws, Board of Governors regulations, and Board of Trustees policies while promoting sound fiscal stewardship, strong internal controls, operational excellence, and exceptional customer service. The position serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing financial analysis and strategic recommendations that support institutional priorities and long-term sustainability.

Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for the College's finance and accounting functions and develops strategies that support the institution's mission and strategic priorities.
• Advises the Vice President for Finance and Administration and executive leadership on financial, operational, and strategic matters.
• Identifies financial risks and opportunities and recommends strategies to strengthen the College's financial position.
• Develops and implements policies, regulations, operating procedures, and internal controls that promote accountability, transparency, and operational effectiveness.
• Leads continuous process improvement initiatives and promotes best practices in higher education financial administration.
• Provides overall leadership and oversight for the College's accounting and financial operations, including: General accounting, Financial reporting, Accounts payable, Payroll, Procurement and purchasing, Travel administration, PCard compliance, Treasury and cash management, Bank reconciliations, State appropriations accounting, Revenue collection, Capital assets and inventory management, Construction and plant fund accounting, Contracts and grants accounting, Sponsored research accounting, Tax compliance