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Assistant Vice Chancellor For Human Resources (Job List 5484)
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
IUPUI, Indiana’s premier urban research and academic health sciences campus, invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice Chancellor (AVC) for Human Resources. The AVC for Human Resources reports to the IUPUI Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration.
Requirements: The successful candidate will have demonstrated success in leading the human resources function in a large, complex and dynamic organization. At least eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in all major areas of human resources management with at least three (3) years in a senior Human Resources leadership role at a dynamic complex organization. S/he will have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration or a directly related field from an accredited institution. An advanced degree in a directly related field and/or Human Resources related Professional Certification is highly preferred.
To apply for this position, please submit cover letter and resume directly to Ms. Juletta Toliver at email address: jtoliver@iupui.edu. Applications must be received by February 24, 2012.
IUPUI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D. Applications from women and members of minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Individuals who require an accommodation in order to participate in the application process must notify the contact person listed in the posting for a reasonable accommodation.
Posted 2/1/2012
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for the position of Controller/Director of Accounting Services. The successful candidate for this position will lead the controller responsibilities for a premier Big 10 university with an enrollment of 42,000 students and a national and international reputation for educational excellence and cutting-edge research. UW-Madison has an annual budget of approximately $2.7 billion. Funding sources include state tax support, student tuition, federal research funding, gifts, grants, segregated fees and revenue from program operations. The university has 120 academic departments and more than 200 educational and research centers across 13 schools and colleges. The Controller/Director of Accounting Services supervises 45 employees and reports to the UW-Madison Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Services. This position is a key member of the Business Services management team and is responsible for University-wide Controllership and managing Accounting Services functions at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Principal Duties
• Influencing, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures for all university-wide business processes.
• Assisting with financial management of the university’s budget of $2.3 Billion.
• Maintaining timely communications with departments and divisions to facilitate accuracy and integrity of financial information.
• Maintaining and documenting a system of internal control over all financial assets and transactions and periodically assessing for changing conditions and risk tolerances.
• Developing and implementing annual and long range business plans that coordinate with the UW-Madison’s plan and become a part of Business Services’ plans.
• Working with UW System Administration and the UW-Madison Division of Information Technology (DoIT) to establish priorities and implement changes to the UW System’s Shared Financial System (SFS), based on Peoplesoft’s Financial software suite; including maintaining proper software change controls.
• Exploring, negotiating and implementing interfaces between the SFS financial ledger and other UW-Madison systems supporting business cycles, such as payroll and benefits, research administration, student accounts, revenue, fixed asset management, procurement, and accounts payable.
• Working with institutional management and divisional business representatives from schools, college, administrative, and auxiliary units to design and implement a general ledger chart of accounts that allows them to effectively manage finances at UW-Madison.
• Maintaining UW-Madison’s compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), tax laws and regulations, and other federal and State record keeping and reporting regulations.
• Directing and coordinating the annual fiscal year closing of the accounting records and providing System Administration with year-end information needed to prepare the UW System GAAP basis financial statements.
• Preparing and analyzing UW-Madison internal financial reports in conjunction with the UW-Madison Budget Office.
• Participating in the development and negotiation of UW-Madison’s Federal Facilities and Administrative (F&A) rates and Federal fringe benefit rates.
• Maintaining key statistics related to the financial processes and using those statistics to continuously improve processes via techniques such as Six Sigma as part of UW-Madison’s ongoing Administrative Process Redesign efforts.
• Directing and managing the staff of Accounting Services, developing talents and expertise of staff and recruiting and retaining a diverse staff of well qualified and high performing professionals, in accordance with the Human Resources directions outlined in Business Services’ Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles.
Relevant Experience, Skills and Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field required. MBA or other advanced degree desirable. CPA desirable.
• Minimum of 6 years of financial management experience preferably in higher education or a large decentralized business enterprise.
• Visionary planning and leadership skills
• Written and oral communications skills to deliver presentations to general audiences and executive level
• Experience in providing leadership to a diverse staff and delivering business services within a creative business that is highly regulated and subject to compliance requirements
• Data analysis and project management skills
• Team management and negotiation skills
• Change management skills
• Experience in the design, acquisition, and implementation of complex financial systems in large organizations
• Financial expertise and knowledge of GAAP for Colleges and Universities
• Understanding of state and federal regulations related to finances and accounting in higher education institutions.
More information about this position is available online at: http://www.ohr.wisc.edu/pvl/pv_072579.html
To Apply
Please send cover letter referring to
Position Vacancy Listing #72579
resume and the names and addresses of five references
to Kathleen Smith at ksmith@bussvc.wisc.edu.
Please send materials electronically and in one document.
Please note that under Wisconsin statutes the names of applicants who explicitly request confidentiality will not be made public. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer. The committee particularly encourages applications and nominations of women and persons of underrepresented groups.
Posted 2/1/2012
The Saint Joseph’s College (Indiana) is seeking applicants for the position of Vice President for Business Affairs (VPBA). The President looks forward to creating a strong collaborative relationship with the successful candidate, and is expecting strong financial leadership which will assist in setting the course for a vibrant and dynamic institution.
The College and Location:Saint Joseph’s College, a primarily undergraduate Catholic college, founded and sponsored by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, pledges itself to a tradition of excellence and to a liberal education that is a united endeavor of intelligence and faith. Our campus of approximately 1,000 students is located in northwest Indiana, midway between Indianapolis and Chicago. We offer competitive salary and excellent benefits including family tuition waiver. Additional information about Saint Joseph’s College is available at http://www.saintjoe.edu.
The Position:Reporting to the President, the VPBA is the officer charged with the oversight and management of the financial interests of the College, including the College’s farms and physical plant. The VPBA keeps the President fully informed on the financial affairs of the College, furnishes financial or management reports to the President and Board on a regular basis, and maintains the five-year financial forecast model including models for financial aid and enrollment projections. Serves as primary liaison on behalf of the President to bondholders and bankers, and prepares periodic reports and analyses for outstanding bond issues and interest rate swap agreements. Our website contains a complete position description.
Qualifications:The successful applicant will possess a Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred with additional consideration given to terminal degrees. Outstanding credentials both as an effective budget administrator and a strategic financial analyst are expected. Must have leadership experience that includes non-profit accounting practices and finance in higher education.
Application Process: Application materials include a completed application form a letter of interest, resume and contact information for three references to: VPBA Search Committee, Office of Human Resources, Saint Joseph’s College, P O Box 889, Rensselaer, IN 47978, or electronically to HR@saintjoe.edu. The deadline for receipt of application materials is February 29, 2012.
Saint Joseph’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Posted 1/21/2012
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) seek candidates for the joint position of Senior Budget Analyst. This position reports to the Provost, CSB Vice President for Finance and Administration and the SJU Vice President for Finance and Administration. Major responsibilities include the following: Conduct budget analysis for Academic Affairs; provide budget management for the Office of Education Abroad; manage the faculty compensation budget; provide information on academic endowments and grants; work with faculty budgeting committees, joint benefits committee, and presidential cabinets as needed; provide data analysis as assigned; provide financial information as assigned; assist the Chief Financial Officers in the development of the annual budgets and long-range planning models for the College and University. Baccalaureate degree or above in Accounting, Finance, or related field. MBA preferred. Four to five years of experience required; experience in higher education preferred.
College of Saint Benedict, a liberal arts college for women, and Saint John’s University, a liberal arts college for men, are located four miles apart in Central Minnesota just outside metropolitan St. Cloud and 70 miles from Minneapolis. Both are Catholic colleges in the Benedictine tradition, which emphasize quality teaching and a commitment to intercultural learning. Visit us at http://csbsju.edu
For more information about the position and to apply online visit http://employment.csbsju.edu and click on “Search Postings”. This position is open until filled.
Women and people of diverse racial, ethnic, cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
Posted 1/11/2012
Kettering University seeks nominations and applications for the position of Vice President for Finance and Administration. This opportunity for financial and administrative leadership comes at a special moment in the life of the university. An environment of justifiable anticipation, high energy, and new direction awaits the new VPFA largely as a result of the recent appointment of a new Kettering president and a fresh approach to university mission, leadership, and new initiatives. The VPFA will join President Robert K. McMahan and the senior leadership team, that will include a new Vice President for Enrollment Management and a new Vice President for University Advancement, in helping to develop strategic initiatives, address financial opportunities and challenges and ensure fiscal stability.
Kettering is a premier science, engineering and business university dedicated to experiential learning and co-operative education, located in Flint, Michigan, and is a national leader in preparing STEM entrepreneurs and innovators. U.S. News & World Report ranks Kettering among the nation’s finest specialty schools. Founded in 1919, the school changed its name to Kettering University in 1998 to honor Charles F. Kettering, a noted inventor and a pioneering proponent of cooperative education. The school enrolls 1,745 undergraduates and 345 graduate students in management, manufacturing operations, engineering and information technology.
The VPFA oversees a complex portfolio of responsibilities, including the Business Office, Human Resources, Physical Plant, Dining Services, and the Bookstore. The agenda items below are those most important to Kettering’s VPFA in the foreseeable future:
• Help lead the transformation of Kettering through innovation, teamwork, transparency and collaboration among and between all university constituencies;
• Work with the president to develop new sources of revenue where possible and to increase the efficiency of current programs;
• Work productively with two committees of the Board of Trustees: the Finance and Audit Committee and the Investment Committee, making sure to keep the Board well-informed in all areas for the highest quality decision-making;
• Manage the university’s debt portfolio, working with rating agencies and refinancing bonds where possible and useful;
• Develop an open five-year budget planning process to include both operating and capital budgets;
• Help to increase diversity across the campus in the faculty, staff, and student bodies.
The next VPFA will be a financial professional with appropriate financial credentials and significant managerial experience, preferably in higher education. The successful candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree with an MBA, CPA or equivalent advanced degree preferred. Personal attributes should include a strong work ethic, high energy, a sense of humor and integrity of the highest order. The successful VPFA will demonstrate successful leadership skills for a large, diverse team, excellent communication skills for varied audiences, a commitment to work collaboratively as a team member, experience in strategic planning, and a creative and innovative spirit.
All nominations, inquiries and applications will be confidential until finalists are identified for on-campus interviews. The Kettering University VPFA Search will continue receiving application materials until the position is filled, but applicants should submit all application materials by February 10, 2012 to ensure full consideration. The new vice president will be expected to begin work by April 2012. Applications should include: a cover letter that addresses the leadership opportunities presented in the profile and the desired attributes for a new vice president and a complete resume or vita. All applications must be submitted electronically in pdf or Word to: KetteringVPFA@wittkieffer.com. Confidential inquiries may be directed to Dr. Karen L. Goldstein at 561-862-7569.
The full leadership profile is available at: http://www.wittkieffer.com/position/kettering-university/vice-president-for-finance-and-admistration/7967.
Assisting Kettering University in the search: Dr. Karen L. Goldstein, Senior Consultant at Witt/Kieffer, kgoldstein@wittkieffer.com,
Kettering University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
Posted 1/9/2012
Director, Financial Reporting and Analysis
University of Wisconsin System Administration
Madison, WI
The University of Wisconsin System Administration (UWSA), Office of Financial Administration seeks candidates for the position of Director, Financial Reporting and Analysis.
Responsibilities: This position supervises 3 professional staff and 1 financial specialist, in preparing a variety of financial reports requested by parties both internal and external to the UW System (including tax returns and the Annual Financial Report of the University of Wisconsin System). The incumbent will be responsible for implementing a new approach of financial analytics in the unit, in addition to providing financial management services requested by the UW institutions, and overseeing specific areas of systemwide financial management. Also, this position works with other managers in the Office of Financial Administration to ensure that UW System operates in a financially controlled and secure manner and Shared Financial System data is accessible to systemwide users.
Qualifications: A four-year degree in a business-related field, three (3) years experience supervising professional staff, and seven (7) years of progressively responsible related experience are required.
Well-qualified applicants will have:
• Experience with financial reporting (including preparation of annual reports that are subject to external audit) in a complex, multi-tiered organization with several lines of business;
• Experience performing financial planning and analysis;
• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and experience implementing new principles;
• Experience working with and researching tax issues specific to the public sector or exempt organizations;
• Experience supervising professional staff in a cross-functional team environment; and
• Accounting certification (CPA, CMA, and/or CFA).
Conditions of Appointment: This is a full-time, unclassified appointment that reports to and serves at the pleasure of the Associate Vice President for Financial Administration. This position is assigned to salary range UWS 8 (currently $69,980 – $104,970 annual); salary for this position will be within this range, commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. An excellent benefits package is also included.
Special Note: The UW System conducts criminal background checks on final candidate(s).
To ensure consideration, complete applications must be received by Monday, January 23, 2012.
To apply, please send a letter of application
addressing your qualifications for the responsibilities listed above,
a comprehensive resume, current contact information for at least three professional references,
and a statement of whether you wish to have your application held in confidence or made available to the public on request to Diane Lund at dlund@uwsa.edu.
Complete application materials should be submitted electronically as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments.
Do not send application materials in the body of an email as formatting will be lost.
If you are unable to submit materials electronically or have other questions regarding the application process,
contact Diane Lund at 608-263-7968 or by email at the above address.
Pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes, upon request we are required to provide a list of all applicants who have not requested in writing that their identity not be revealed. Persons agreeing to be final candidates will have their identity revealed as a final candidate.
UWSA is an AAEO Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
Posted 1/4/2012
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY is located seven miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio, Northern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized and growing metropolitan university of nearly 16,000 students served by nearly 2,700 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus. Our institution is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, access across the lifespan, civic engagement, diversity and multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across all units of the university. With a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and classes taught only by full-time or part-time faculty, NKU is a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. NKU is committed to recruiting and retaining leaders who have both the interest and ability to support our core values and the university’s active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of 2.1 million residents. More information about Northern Kentucky University can be found at our website: http://www.nku.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the Senior Budget Director and will play a key role in two of the university's ongoing initiatives: 1) developing more sophisticated long-term financial models including a model relating enrollment patterns to multi-year tuition projections, and 2) developing "all funds" financial reports and analysis. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining long-term financial plans for the institution while providing insightful financial and personnel data and analysis to inform decision makers. The position will have secondary responsibilities in assisting with carrying out functions necessary to administer the university's annual budget and other duties related to budgetary management of the institution.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform or direct fiscal management functions such as revenue and expense forecasting, "all funds" reporting and analyses, and cost analyses
• Update data required to support the financial model and research additional data elements that may have value
• Perform complex analyses and identify budgetary trends and issues
• Conduct benchmarking analyses
• Create and analyze variance reports and analyses
• Collaborate with other departments in resolving budgeting issues
• Please refer to the NKU Online Employment Site for specific detail regarding additional responsibilities and job duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Informatics, Economics, or other related field with at least five years of progressive work experience directly related to the position is required. MBA preferred. The Senior Budget Analyst must have proven aptitude, competence, and experience with financial forecasting tools, processes and techniques.
Additional qualifications include:
• Quantitative and financial analytical skills with financial modeling, projections and forecasting
• Proficiency working with ERP financial systems, reporting tools, databases, and data extraction methods is required
• Ability to write, speak, and present clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated capability to gain the respect of others, influence people of varying levels of authority in organizations, and elicit cooperation without direct authority
• Ability to work in teams, facilitate meetings, and build consensus
• Ability to work under pressure, work through projects independently, and meet multiple deadlines.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications will be accepted until December 19, 2011. Application review will begin on January 3, 2012. To be considered, all candidates must complete an online staff/professional application and submit a cover letter and resume at jobs.nku.edu (requisition number 05764). Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by the state law.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ken Kline at klinek1@nku.edu
It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited.
Posted 12/6/2011
Eastern Illinois University is seeking applications and nominations for a highly motivated and experienced administrator to serve as Director of Human Resources. The Director reports to the Vice President for Business Affairs and supervises a staff of about 15 employees. This position has primary responsibility for the administration, coordination and supervision of programs and activities related to the operation of the university’s human resources program. Specific areas of responsibility include employee benefits, workers compensation, unemployment compensation, ADA accommodations, and a comprehensive portfolio of human resources functions for civil service employees (recruitment, screening, testing, interviewing, employment, orientation, compensation and classification, training and development, performance appraisals, and maintenance of electronic employee files).
The minimum requirements for this position include:
• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or other relevant discipline
• Considerable recent applicable experience in human resources with a significant recent management role
• Comprehensive knowledge of current and emerging issues in human resources management
• Effective leadership and management skills
• Excellent oral communication, written communication, collaboration, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
Preferred qualifications for this position include:
• A Master’s or other advanced degree in human resources management or other relevant discipline
• Significant administrative experience in a higher education setting
• Experience with the Banner enterprise system software.
The successful candidate will meet the minimum requirements for the position and will have:
• The ability to lead, organize, coordinate and supervise a diverse professional staff
• A demonstrated commitment to fostering customer service attitudes within the unit
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity in the workplace
• An understanding of and sensitivity to disability issues in the workplace
• An exemplary record of high professional ethical standards
• The ability to develop and articulate a strategic vision for the university’s human resources program
• The ability to serve as the unit’s financial manager and assume responsibility for the unit’s use and management of funds.
Applicants should submit a letter of application addressing how the candidate meets the requirements and criteria for the position; a current résumé; and the names, addresses and contact information of five persons who can provide professional recommendations upon request. Transcripts will be required of applicants who are selected for campus interviews. Application materials are to be submitted in Word or PDF format as attachments to an e-mail message sent to Ellen Coultas hrdirsearch@eiu.edu in the Office of the Vice President for Business Affairs. Review of applications will begin January 16, 2012, and will continue until campus interviews are scheduled. The preferred start date for the position is July 1, 2012. For more information on the position and applying, go to: http://www.eiu.edu/hrdirsearch/.
Eastern Illinois University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer committed to achieving a diverse community.
Posted 12/6/2011
Northern Kentucky University, Highland Heights, KY is located seven miles south of Cincinnati, Ohio, Northern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized and growing metropolitan university of nearly 16,000 students served by nearly 2,700 faculty and staff on a thriving suburban campus. Our institution is built on core values that emphasize multidimensional excellence, learner-centered education, access across the lifespan, civic engagement, diversity and multiculturalism, innovation, collegiality, and collaboration across all units of the university. With a 17:1 student-faculty ratio and classes taught only by full-time or part-time faculty, NKU is a leader in Greater Cincinnati and Kentucky by providing a private school education for a fraction of the cost. NKU is committed to recruiting and retaining leaders who have both the interest and ability to support our core values and the university’s active engagement with the Northern Kentucky/Greater Cincinnati region of 2.1 million residents. More information about Northern Kentucky University can be found at our website: http://www.nku.edu.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position reports to the Senior Budget Director and will play a key role in two of the university's ongoing initiatives: 1) developing more sophisticated long-term financial models including a model relating enrollment patterns to multi-year tuition projections, and 2) developing "all funds" financial reports and analysis. Primary responsibilities include developing and maintaining long-term financial plans for the institution while providing insightful financial and personnel data and analysis to inform decision makers. The position will have secondary responsibilities in assisting with carrying out functions necessary to administer the university's annual budget and other duties related to budgetary management of the institution.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform or direct fiscal management functions such as revenue and expense forecasting, "all funds" reporting and analyses, and cost analyses
• Update data required to support the financial model and research additional data elements that may have value
• Perform complex analyses and identify budgetary trends and issues
• Conduct benchmarking analyses
• Create and analyze variance reports and analyses
• Collaborate with other departments in resolving budgeting issues
• Please refer to the NKU Online Employment Site for specific detail regarding additional responsibilities and job duties.
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Informatics, Economics, or other related field with at least five years of progressive work experience directly related to the position is required. MBA preferred. The Senior Budget Analyst must have proven aptitude, competence, and experience with financial forecasting tools, processes and techniques.
Additional qualifications include:
• Quantitative and financial analytical skills with financial modeling, projections and forecasting
• Proficiency working with ERP financial systems, reporting tools, databases, and data extraction methods is required
• Ability to write, speak, and present clearly and concisely
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels
• Demonstrated capability to gain the respect of others, influence people of varying levels of authority in organizations, and elicit cooperation without direct authority
• Ability to work in teams, facilitate meetings, and build consensus
• Ability to work under pressure, work through projects independently, and meet multiple deadlines.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications will be accepted until December 19, 2011. Application review will begin on January 3, 2012. To be considered, all candidates must complete an online staff/professional application and submit a cover letter and resume at jobs.nku.edu (requisition number 05764). Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by the state law.
CONTACT INFORMATION: Ken Kline at klinek1@nku.edu
It is Northern Kentucky University’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons and to take the necessary actions needed to recruit, employ, train, promote, and retain qualified faculty and staff, including members of protected groups. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, genetic, or veteran status, is prohibited.
Posted 12/6/2011
Founded in 1865, Ottawa University is a not-for-profit, faith-based institution that provides the highest quality liberal arts and professional education, preparing students for a life of significance by integrating faith and learning in their academic experiences. Ottawa University currently serves more than 8,000 students of traditional age, adult and on-line learners and organizations through undergraduate and graduate programs on eight campuses across the nation.
Ottawa University is searching for a Director of Finance/Controller to work out of our residential campus in Ottawa, Kansas. This position reports to the Vice President for Administration and Chief Financial Officer.
The Director of Finance/Controller is responsible for coordinating and providing leadership for the University's accounting and financial services functions including: financial accounting & reporting, financial compliance, student accounts receivables, grants accounting, asset accounting, accounts payable, and foundation accounting. This position is responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls that will ensure that the University assets are adequately safeguarded, and that all financial reporting is prepared in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations.
The Director will demonstrate in-depth knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and applicable governmental accounting standards; develop, administer and maintain accounting policies to ensure fiscal integrity of the University. The Director will coordinate with University Advancement to account for designated funds and charitable gifts consistent with donor expectations; ensure that all gift tax reporting is accurate and timely; maintain accurate and timely reporting of all gifts in accordance with all applicable accounting standards.
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and CPA or CMA required: MBA or equivalent preferred.
Work Experience: 10 or more years in accounting and business management positions. Higher Education experience preferred.
Required Skills and Abilities: Experience in accounting systems, financial management, regulatory compliance activities and information systems; proven oral and written communications skills; proven leadership skills working in collaborative organizations.
Ottawa University offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, and life insurance; retirement; paid vacation, paid holidays and sick leave, etc.
Qualified candidates should submit an online application, resume, salary history/expectations, and contact information for three professional references to:
Ottawa University
1001 S. Cedar, #155
Ottawa, KS 66067
electronic submissions to ouhr@ottawa.edu preferred.
Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in the recruitment of applicants, employment opportunities, or general employment practices on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Posted 12/5/2011
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL AFFAIRS
Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA
About the Position: Western Washington University invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. The Assistant Vice President reports to and works in partnership with the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs to provide strong financial leadership and strategic planning initiatives for the University. The Assistant Vice President is the principal accounting executive, chief controls officer and designated tax official, and provides oversight and management for bond issuance and compliance. The Assistant Vice President also provides leadership and management oversight for Business Services, Financial Services, Financial Systems, Division Budget and Internal Control functions of the University.
The position has direct oversight of approximately $3.7 million, of which State operating is approximately $2.8 million and self-sustaining is approximately $900,000. The position has authority and responsibility for forecasting revenues and expenditures and for developing and monitoring the budgets in conjunction with the division budget officer. The position has primary expenditure control, in concert with the Vice President and the Division’s goals and objectives. The Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs is committed to Western’s strategic goal of recruiting and retaining a diverse work force and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.
As a leader with Business and Financial Affairs (BFA), this position will serve Western through the delivery of BFA functions and have a vision of best in class services. BFA values: integrity; serving our University; communicating effectively; innovative thinking; competence; professionalism; respect for self, people and place; diversity; and partnerships.
Description: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Maintaining the University's financial records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and preparation of management reports, Board of Trustees financial reports, and annual financial statements. • Ensuring that financial perspectives are considered in all strategic, operational and policy issues. • Developing best-in-class services and processes. • Building positive relationships with academic and administrative units in the broader University community. • Providing leadership in developing and maintaining internal controls and evaluating user needs and services. • Providing leadership for enterprise resource management system initiatives. • Providing leadership in procurement and contract management. • Providing divisional leadership in the absence of the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs; assume responsibility, in concert with Division directors and managers, for over 350 employees. • Serving on University committees and undertaking special assignments at the direction of the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs. • Overseeing approximately 50 staff members within Business and Financial Services located in different physical areas of the University. Responsibilities include hiring, performance evaluation, disciplinary action, and leave approval.
Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (or another related field along with considerable exceptional financial experience). • Minimum of ten (10) years’ progressively responsible experience in financial management. • Comprehensive knowledge of financial systems specific to higher education, with professional competency in accounting and student business services. • Demonstrated success in managing a financial office with diverse functions, complying with organizational policies and procedures, and adhering to accounting standards. • Experience in working with auditors, investment managers, credit rating agencies, business leaders, and government officials. • Sound working knowledge of accounting regulations and best practice policies and procedures. • Knowledge and understanding of GAAP, GAAS, FASB, GASB and Sarbanes-Oxley. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication (both written and verbal), and problem solving skills. • Experience with the various software applications used in a finance office including spreadsheet and database applications in addition to enterprise resource planning systems. • Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and collaboratively work as part of a team consisting of staff from diverse backgrounds, providing energetic, proactive, creative, and highly ethical leadership. • Successful record of organizational leadership including strategic planning, program development, and change management. • Experience in developing and utilizing performance metrics for continual best practice process analysis and strategic decision making. • Experience evaluating and making improvements in internal controls.
Preferred Qualifications: • Certified Public Accountant • Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration or another related field • Experience in Higher Education Financial Management • Experience with Banner Software
Salary: This is a full-time, 12 month administrative position with an excellent benefits package. Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Closing Date: January 4, 2012
Western Washington University was established in 1899 as a normal school. The University is located on a picturesque campus in Bellingham, Washington – a Pacific Rim city of over 76,000 nationally recognized for quality of life, outdoor adventure, and environmental stewardship. With two major urban centers, Seattle and Vancouver, BC, located within 90 miles, Bellingham residents also have easy access to urban attractions. Western enrolls 14,979 students and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 30 graduate programs. Consistently highly ranked by U.S. News and World Report, Western was recently named the highest-ranking public, master’s-granting university in the Pacific Northwest in the publication’s 2011 college rankings. Western strives to fulfill a mission supported by the core values of excellence, engagement, diversity, community service, integrity and innovation. Application Instructions and Requested Documents: The application process at Western is done entirely online. To submit your application via Western’s Electronic Application System for Employment (EASE), please log in at https://jobs.wwu.edu/ and provide the information listed below. (Note: You will need to use Internet Explorer to utilize the online application system.) Requested information: A resume and cover letter addressing your experience related to the position responsibilities and to the required and preferred qualifications; and contact information for three references are to be submitted electronically as explained in the EASE application procedure. The position closes on January 4, 2012. For more information, please visit the division’s website at: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/bfa/. Potential applicants may inquire confidentially to Nancy.Phillips@wwu.edu.
WWU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained faculty and staff. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. All new employees must comply with the immunization policy and show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizen and Immigration Service before beginning work at WWU. A thorough background check will be conducted on all new hires. For disability accommodation, call (360) 650-3774.
Posted 11/18/2011