Senior Director for Financial Affairs & University Controller

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JOB TITLE:

Senior Director for Financial Affairs & University Controller

JOB PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Vice President for Budget & Finance the Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller is a strategic partner in the financial administration of the University of Wyoming. The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller is a hands-on and participative leader who develops and directs an internal team to administer the Universitys business operations: finance treasury accounting taxes and related planning functions.

The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller participates in all aspects of institution-wide planning in support of the mission and goals of the University of Wyoming and plays a critical role in partnering with the Universitys executive and senior leadership teams in strategic decision-making and operations. The Senior Director for Financial Affairs and University Controller maximizes and strengthens the internal capacity of a well-respected high-impact land-grant institution. This role will be an administrative member of the Fiscal and Legal Affairs Committee (FLAC) and the Budget Committee of the Board of Trustees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strategically structure the work of the unit to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Manage talent of managerial subordinates to develop individuals and the group as a whole.
• Inspire performance through goal setting monitoring of goal achievement and recognition ofoutcomes.
• Build a team through the development of a team environment effective peer relationships and advocacy with administrative authorities.
• Use and share information (oral written presentation style technology financial) with constituents using appropriate communicationvenues.
• Facilitatechangeinanticipationoforresponsetoimprovedprocesses external circumstances and strategicdirectives.
• Oversee all aspects of the completion of the Universitys annual audit. This includes
  • Acting as the primary contact with the Universitys external auditors
  • Preparation and review of numerous audit schedules and reports
  • Preparation and review of the financial statements and notes to the financial statements
  • Preparation of the Managements Discussion and Analysis
• Developandmaintaintimelyandaccuratefinancialstatementsandreportsappropriate for users and in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles(GAAP).
• Prepare and present internal quarterly and external annual financialstatements.
• Provide technical direction in the preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders. Coordinate and lead periodic financial audit processes and agreed-upon procedures engagements; liaise with internal and externalauditors
• Developimplementandensurecompliancewithinternalfinancialandaccounting policies and procedures; maintain system of internal control and assess and make changes as necessary orappropriate.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures and ensure cash flow is sufficient to support operational requirements; prepare cash flow forecasts in accordance withpolicy.
• Develop and maintain financial accounting systems for cash management cashiering and student financial operations (billing accounts receivable and loanadministration)
• Review monthly results and implement monthly variancereporting.
• Assist with budgeting and planning processes in collaboration with Universitys AVP for Budget and Planning and VP of Budget and Finance monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of the Universitys financialstatus.
• Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to executive andsenior leadership
• Maintain competence in utilizing data driven strategies at the institutional division and unit levels to evaluate and assess financial accounting and related programs and services focusing onimprovement.
• Partner with Division of Administration leadership team and other campus administrator and faculty colleagues regarding the Universitys administrative and operational processes with a goal of continuously developing and improving systems.
• Monitor all legislation relevant to the financial administration of the University to ensure that the University iscompliant.
• Serve as an administrative member of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees Fiscal and Legal Affairs Committee and Budget Committee.
• Serve as primary contact with the State of Wyoming Auditors and TreasurersOffices.
• Regular predictable attendance is required to perform the essential duties of this position with potential for significant overtime required to meet deadlines and to complete annual audit.

COMPETENCIES:

• Attention to detail
• Integrity
• Individual Leadership
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Strategic Planning
• Stress Tolerance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in Accounting Business or Public Administration or related field. Masters degree preferred.
• EXPERIENCE:At least 10 years of proven leadership experience in finance and administration that includes progressively responsible management experience in accounting audits investments and debt and a broad range of business operations is required.
• LICENSURES CERTIFICATIONS REGISTRATIONS OR OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
  • Current CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Broad understanding of and experience using an Oracle-based financialsystem.
• Direct experience working effectively within a higher educationsetting.
• Dedication to the land-grant mission of the University ofWyoming.

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:

Complete the online application. The department additionally requests candidates upload the following document(s) for a complete application:

1. Cover letter
2. Resume or C.V.
3. Contact information for four work-related references (references will only be contacted if you are selected as a finalist for the position).

WORK LOCATION:

On-campus: This position provides vital support to campus customers and the successful candidate must be available to work on campus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIREMENTS:

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Sponsorship for H-1B work authorization or work visa is not available for this position.

HIRING STATEMENT/EEO:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected compliancewith the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA) if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position please contact us at or emailjobapps@.

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