Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
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Job Description
Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Administration the Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration provides leadership for the Office of the Controller (general accounting grants accounting accounts payable travel etc) Student Payment Services (accounts receivable cashiering student loans) and addition this role serves as a strategic thought partner to other administrative departments within the division including Facilities Management University Technology Services Human Resources Campus Police and other units.Job Description:
Advises the Vice President for Finance and Administration on matters related to the Universitys financial operations procurement and related administrative functions as well as the daily operations of the Controllers Office Student Payment Services and Purchasing.
Develops and implements goals and objectives for assigned business service units in alignment with the Universitys strategic plan and Finance and Administration priorities and monitors progress toward achieving those goals.
Oversees the Universitys financial operations including general accounting grants accounting accounts receivable cashiering student loans accounts payable travel cash management banking relationships and internal accounting and administrative controls.
Collaborates with the University Controller to coordinate external and internal audits prepare responses to audit findings and implement corrective action plans.
Directs procurement activities ensuring compliance with applicable regulations competitive bidding requirements and best practices in purchasing and contract management.
Leads or supports enterprise resource planning (ERP) projectsparticularly the implementation and optimization of Workdayand other automation initiatives that improve efficiency accuracy and integration across finance procurement and related administrative functions.
Works as a strategic thought partner with other administrative departments in the divisionincluding Facilities Management University Technology Services Human Resources Budgets and Campus Policeto ensure fiscal stewardship operational efficiency and alignment with University goals.
Prepares and communicates financial analyses reports and presentations for University leadership the campus community governmental agencies financial consultants rating agencies and the Board of Trustees as needed.
Minimal Qualifications:
Masters degree in a business-related field (such as business administration accounting finance or a closely related discipline). Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Ten years of progressive experience in senior administrative roles with direct responsibility for financial operations accounting procurement and related administrative services. Experience collaborating with areas such as human resources facilities management information technology and campus safety is highly desirable. Exceptional written communication analytical and technology skills are required. The successful candidate must have led implementation of automation initiatives with proven expertise in organizational change management (OCM) to ensure adoption of new systems.
This position requires a background check.
Salary Range
$150000 - $170000Benefits
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). Please visit ourEmployee Benefitspage to learn more about our comprehensive benefits packageincluding health dental and vision benefits sick and vacation days and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.
Transcripts
Copies of unofficial transcripts are accepted; however official transcripts for all earned degrees will be required of candidates selected for final interviews.
Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women Minorities Veterans and Persons with Disabilities as well as other qualified Illinois Universitys positions are contingent upon the Universitys receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
