Williams College
Finance Management Director - Director of Finance and Budget
Williams College, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, United States, 55077
Overview
Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College seek a Director of Finance and Budget to provide strategic and operational financial leadership and oversight for all financial operations of the College, ensuring compliance with MinnState policy and procedures. This position is responsible for the strategic development and execution of the College's budget planning process and provides executive-level budget planning information, fiscal management reports, and strategic financial analysis to the President, Vice President for Finance and Operations, and other college leaders to inform strategic decision-making.
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight to three units – Procurement, Contracts & Division Support, Student Support and Accounts Receivable, and Budget & Financial Reporting.
Ensure units deliver a comprehensive range of financial services and business operations that are efficient, accurate, and strategically aligned with the College's mission and goals, including accounting services, accounts payable, financial reporting, contracts, purchasing, student payroll, employee reimbursements, student billing and tuition collections, student payments/Bank Mobile, student financial aid processing, third-party invoicing, cashiering, banking deposits and reconciliations, collections, bookstore MBS, income contracts, manual receivables, parking & foundation deductions, reconciliations (Bremer/Swift to ISRS/Workday), check writing, contract development, management and training, delegations of authority, equipment and fixed asset management, invoice payments, notary, P-Card management and training, and business expenses.
Act on the college’s behalf regarding budget, contract, and fiscal matters in the absence of the Vice President of Finance and Operations and strategically represent the college with the MinnState system office in critical projects (e.g., Workday implementation, merger of DCTC/Inver).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field OR a bachelor’s degree in another field with a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field. A minimum of five years of progressive, professional experience in financial management, including at least three years of managing, mentoring, and developing a team of financial professionals to help meet goals and objectives in support of the organization’s mission.
Ability to function in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated competence in: Generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GASB), auditing and budgeting principles and practices, financial planning and business administration, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis to support managerial decision making.
Demonstrated success in promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values racial and ethnic diversity among all stakeholders and colleagues.
Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives, including defining project scope, managing timelines, coordinating diverse teams, and delivering results aligned with strategic goals.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex spreadsheets, advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts, data validation, and conditional formatting) to support financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration, or professional licensure/certification such as CPA, CMA, or CIA.
Extensive experience in financial and budget management and strategic planning in higher education, state agency, or public sector, including oversight of budget development and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, student financial services (billing, payments, aid processing), accounting (receivables, payables, banking, grants), payroll (including student), and purchasing/contracts.
5+ years of experience supervising staff.
Knowledge of government contracting, grant management, and accounting and fiscal management.
Ability to foster collaboration, gather stakeholder input, and build transparency and accountability in decision making.
Proven ability to implement continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency and data-informed decision making.
Ability to build high-performing teams through strong leadership.
Workday Finance ERP administration experience and familiarity with other financial systems used in higher education (e.g., ISRS, Bank Mobile, MBS, SWIFT) for student accounts, general ledger, payroll, and purchasing.
Work Schedule Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework Telework (Yes/No): Yes; Based upon the need of the department.
Application Procedure Please upload the following information with your application:
Current Resume: Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered. Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
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Responsibilities
Provide leadership and oversight to three units – Procurement, Contracts & Division Support, Student Support and Accounts Receivable, and Budget & Financial Reporting.
Ensure units deliver a comprehensive range of financial services and business operations that are efficient, accurate, and strategically aligned with the College's mission and goals, including accounting services, accounts payable, financial reporting, contracts, purchasing, student payroll, employee reimbursements, student billing and tuition collections, student payments/Bank Mobile, student financial aid processing, third-party invoicing, cashiering, banking deposits and reconciliations, collections, bookstore MBS, income contracts, manual receivables, parking & foundation deductions, reconciliations (Bremer/Swift to ISRS/Workday), check writing, contract development, management and training, delegations of authority, equipment and fixed asset management, invoice payments, notary, P-Card management and training, and business expenses.
Act on the college’s behalf regarding budget, contract, and fiscal matters in the absence of the Vice President of Finance and Operations and strategically represent the college with the MinnState system office in critical projects (e.g., Workday implementation, merger of DCTC/Inver).
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field OR a bachelor’s degree in another field with a Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, public administration, or related field. A minimum of five years of progressive, professional experience in financial management, including at least three years of managing, mentoring, and developing a team of financial professionals to help meet goals and objectives in support of the organization’s mission.
Ability to function in a complex, high-demand environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated competence in: Generally accepted accounting principles and practices (GASB), auditing and budgeting principles and practices, financial planning and business administration, financial statement preparation, and financial analysis to support managerial decision making.
Demonstrated success in promoting an equitable, positive, and respectful work environment that values racial and ethnic diversity among all stakeholders and colleagues.
Experience leading complex projects and cross-functional initiatives, including defining project scope, managing timelines, coordinating diverse teams, and delivering results aligned with strategic goals.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex spreadsheets, advanced formulas, pivot tables, charts, data validation, and conditional formatting) to support financial reporting, forecasting, and decision-making.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or public administration, or professional licensure/certification such as CPA, CMA, or CIA.
Extensive experience in financial and budget management and strategic planning in higher education, state agency, or public sector, including oversight of budget development and forecasting, financial reporting and analysis, student financial services (billing, payments, aid processing), accounting (receivables, payables, banking, grants), payroll (including student), and purchasing/contracts.
5+ years of experience supervising staff.
Knowledge of government contracting, grant management, and accounting and fiscal management.
Ability to foster collaboration, gather stakeholder input, and build transparency and accountability in decision making.
Proven ability to implement continuous improvement practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) to enhance operational efficiency and data-informed decision making.
Ability to build high-performing teams through strong leadership.
Workday Finance ERP administration experience and familiarity with other financial systems used in higher education (e.g., ISRS, Bank Mobile, MBS, SWIFT) for student accounts, general ledger, payroll, and purchasing.
Work Schedule Work Shift (Hours / Days of work): Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm
Telework Telework (Yes/No): Yes; Based upon the need of the department.
Application Procedure Please upload the following information with your application:
Current Resume: Resume must reflect all minimum qualifications to be considered. Include dates of employment (month and year) for each position and indicate average hours worked per week for each job.
Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
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