Duties And Responsibilities
Supports the AVP on development of business processes to enhance efficiency and consistency across all of the Financial Services units. Directly supervises and maintains quality control of the following areas: accounts payable travel general ledger purchasing card debt service accounting construction and fixed assets accounting property management credit card/ ACH processing accounts receivable and inventory of fees. Coordinate the fiscal year end close and coordinate the preparation of the Universitys annual financial statements and tax information provided to the state. Build relationships with colleagues at the affiliate campuses to ensure consistent application of best practices for revenue and expenditures to ensure accurate financial reporting. Collaborate with departments internal to Financial Services and across the university to ensure compliance with policies and procedures while also communicating new/updated compliance requirements. Audit update create and implement fiscal plans and policies and procedures in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and industry best practices staying up to date on new and pertinent reporting and tax releases. Provide expertise on external regulations internal financial operations and other matters pertaining to the financial operations of the University. Oversee all aspects of the general ledger such as control and management of the chart of accounts and preparation of consolidated financial reporting and analysis in coordination with the Director of Accounting. Instill a culture of continuous improvement for the unit and university as it relates to financial operations. Lead special projects as requested by the Associate Vice President and senior leadership. Provide leadership development and mentoring to three direct reports that lead the units of Financial Reporting & Accounting Accounts Payable and Student Accounts. Remain actively involved in professional activities that are relative to the position. Other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required.