Inside Higher Ed
Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance/Controller
Inside Higher Ed, Fort Valley, Georgia, United States, 31030
Job Summary
This position is responsible for overseeing the university's financial reporting operations and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The individual in this role also serves as a key advisor and assumes responsibilities in the absence of the Vice President for Business and Finance.
Priority Deadline Applications submitted by June 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares timely and accurate financial reports, including the Annual Financial Report, the Budgetary Compliance Report, IPEDS, the Annual Expenditure Report, and other annual, quarterly, and monthly reports.
Researches and remains familiar with Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
Establishes and monitors internal controls, including the documentation of key processes, the regular review of that documentation, and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state, Board of Regents, and internal audits.
Supervises Bursar's Office, Procurement, Accounting Services, Asset Management, and Payroll staff.
Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas.
Researches and interprets state and Board of Regents policies.
Reviews ledgers to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Maintains details of prior year surplus to minimize accounts payable surplus.
Performs E&G surplus/deficit projections, maintains and updates cash flow projections; optimizes interest income through allowable investment; provides updates to the Vice President regarding cash shortages.
Ensures timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Performs related duties and other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
At least four years of related experience.
Demonstrated development and management of a substantial budget and contract oversight experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and high efficiency with Banner.
Experience and high efficiency with PeopleSoft.
Certified Public Accountant.
Knowledge Required
Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and high proficiency in job-related software programs.
Skills in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skills in organization and project management.
Skills in decision making and problem solving.
Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Supervisory Controls The Vice President for Business & Finance assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
Physical Demands / Work Environment The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table in an office setting.
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Priority Deadline Applications submitted by June 15, 2025 will receive full consideration. However, the position will remain open until filled.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Prepares timely and accurate financial reports, including the Annual Financial Report, the Budgetary Compliance Report, IPEDS, the Annual Expenditure Report, and other annual, quarterly, and monthly reports.
Researches and remains familiar with Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.
Establishes and monitors internal controls, including the documentation of key processes, the regular review of that documentation, and monitoring to ensure compliance.
Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state, Board of Regents, and internal audits.
Supervises Bursar's Office, Procurement, Accounting Services, Asset Management, and Payroll staff.
Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas.
Researches and interprets state and Board of Regents policies.
Reviews ledgers to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Maintains details of prior year surplus to minimize accounts payable surplus.
Performs E&G surplus/deficit projections, maintains and updates cash flow projections; optimizes interest income through allowable investment; provides updates to the Vice President regarding cash shortages.
Ensures timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts.
Performs related duties and other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master's degree in a related field.
At least four years of related experience.
Demonstrated development and management of a substantial budget and contract oversight experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience and high efficiency with Banner.
Experience and high efficiency with PeopleSoft.
Certified Public Accountant.
Knowledge Required
Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting requirements.
Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.
Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.
Knowledge of college policies and procedures.
Knowledge of computers and high proficiency in job-related software programs.
Skills in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
Skills in organization and project management.
Skills in decision making and problem solving.
Skills in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
Skills in oral and written communication.
Supervisory Controls The Vice President for Business & Finance assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences, reports, and observation of department activities.
Physical Demands / Work Environment The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table in an office setting.
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