Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller
Winthrop University

Job Info

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Winthrop Position Title:

Associate Vice President for Fiscal Services/Controller

State Title:

Associate Vice President

State Class Code:

UC61

State Pay Band:

Unclassified

Annual Salary/Hiring Range:

$148,000-$160,000; actual salary depends on qualifications.

Job Purpose:

Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, the Associate Vice President/Controller (AVP/C) provides fiscal leadership and strategic oversight of financial accounting, university business and budgeting processes, and internal controls compliance.

• Designs and implements systems and processes based on best practices to support the university's mission and strategic plan.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations and the timely submission of internal and external reports;
• Fosters a commitment to continuous improvement and outstanding service and works to strengthen collaboration across campus and with external constituencies; and
• Provides supervisory leadership to accounting services, accounts payable, budget services, payroll services, post-award management and student financial services.

Job Summary:

Provides planning, direction and oversight for the university's financial operations.

• Builds and maintains effective, high-functioning, cross-relational teams within fiscal services, including the offices of accounting services, budget services, payroll services, post-award management and student financial services. .
• Establishes and maintains policies, procedures, systems and internal controls that are based on best practices, support the university's strategic plan and ensure compliance with state and federal laws.
• Anticipates changes in laws, rules, regulations and standards affecting higher education and adapts internal processes and controls accordingly.
• Works with Information Technology to ensure applicable ERP modules are updated, tested and functioning as intended.

Provides leadership and strategic vision to areas within Fiscal Services.

• Fosters a culture of customer service and high standards of care.
• Prepares long-range financial, organizational and capital project plans and advises on their impacts.
• May serve as delegated authority to liaise with trustees, government and other external entities to build relationships and enhance data flow and communication.

Develops positive relationships with key colleagues and stakeholders across campus.

• Understands the needs of key customers and provides them with the financial and procedural information they need to make informed decisions and achieve their financial, strategic and operational goals.
• Ensures a customer-service-oriented billing and collection system for student accounts and deposit system for university cash.
• Develops training for internal customers related to accounting and budget systems.

Ensures timely and accurate financial planning and reporting.

• Maintains accounting control over all of the university's financial accounts and ensures the integrity of financial data.
• Prepares the university's annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Meets external reporting requirements and deadlines, including but not limited to, those mandated by federal and state regulations, the IPEDS Survey and the Board of Trustees.
• Works with the Budget Office to develop annual budgets and calculate and negotiate the university's F&A and fringe benefit rates.
• Oversees the annual audit and serves as the point of contact for any institutional audit.
• Provides ad hoc analysis and reporting.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration or finance,
• Seven years of experience in finance, accounting, budget management or related field, and
• Three years of supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA license or master's degree in business or accounting and
• At least five years of experience directing or managing fund accounting and working with GASB accounting and financial reporting standards and FASB reporting, preferably at an institution of higher education.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Summary:

• Expert knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and government accounting standards and regulations.
• Working knowledge of the taxes normally associated with a public institution of higher education.
• Ability to interpret and apply complex guidelines, rules and regulations.
• Strong financial skills and proven ability to plan and manage capital and operating budgets and support a data-driven decision model.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and develop a vision for long-range planning.
• Proven leader and manager who knows how to motivate a team, support their professional development and create a productive work environment.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to make effective oral and written presentations at the executive level.
• Must be detail-oriented, possess exceptional time-management and organizational skills and be committed to delivering work on assigned schedules.
• Strong commitment to transparency, follow through and customer service and the ability to monitor and evaluate service quality.
• Familiarity with higher education operations and proficiency with ERP systems common to higher education.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals at all levels of an organization.

License/Certification:

CPA preferred.

Type of Position:

Unclassified

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Hours Per Week:

37.5

Months per Year:

12

Telecommuting:

Employees are not eligible for telecommuting/remote work during their 12-month probationary period. After that time, certain positions may be eligible for telecommuting/remote work at the discretion of the supervisor and in accordance with Winthrop policies.

Posting Number:

2024 082S

Open Date:

04/18/2024

Close Date:

05/02/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please provide the names and contact information for three professional references in the References section.

PLEASE NOTE:

* A resume will not be reviewed to determine whether an applicant meets the qualifications outlined in the job vacancy notice (posting).

* Responses to supplemental questions are considered part of the application; failure to respond will result in disqualification.

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