Chief Financial Officer Vice President of Business & Finance

Reporting to the President the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) creates and establishes yearly financial objectives that align with GSUs overall enrollment and other operating plans and long term strategy. This individual serves as a member of the Presidents Cabinet and works collaboratively with fellow Cabinet members to set and pursue goals and strategies to advance the mission and strategy of the University. The CFO interacts and collaborates effectively with other departmental leadership academic leaders and athletic staff to create a shared commitment and active participation in achieving the Universitys strategic initiatives and financial goals.

The Chief Financial Officer primarily supervises staff in the business office including Accountants Cashiers office the Controller and other Financial Professional staff procurement personnel administrative professionals and student workers.Supervision of other departments and areas may be assigned based on previous supervisory background and work experience.

ABOUT GLENVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY:

Glenville State University is a small public college located in the scenic central region of West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a normal school Glenville State currently prepares students for careers in teaching business land resources fine arts criminal justice nursing and health sciences all grounded in a liberal arts core curriculum. GSU also offers graduate programs in Education and will begin offering further graduate options in Business and Criminal Justice beginning in the Fall 2023. With an enrollment of approximately 1000 on-campus students the University offers masters baccalaureate and associate degrees. The Universitys enrollment is composed primarily of first-generation and moderate-income students largely from within the State of West Virginia.

The appointment carries specific duties and responsibilities:

• Assess and evaluate financial performance in regard to long and short term operational goals budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and review monthly financial reports and provide recommendations.
• Supervise the accounting department and financial systems.
• Regularly review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls and compliance therewith.
• Prepare/present periodic budget-to-actual reports.
• Prepare the annual budget and periodic forecasting.
• Assure regular maintenance and backup of all accounting systems.
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial data reports.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all local state and federal tax returns.
• Meet all informationand reportingrequirements from the HEPCother State authorities and other governing entities.
• Work with Human Resources to ensure appropriate legal compliance.
• Serve as key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.
• Manage cash flow planning process and ensure funds availability for operational and capital needs.
• Manage financial planning and analysis including creating reports and related analysis.
• Assist in the oversight of institutional grant administration.
• Oversee student billing and collection including Cashiers Office.
• May include supervision of other non-financial departments.
• Review and provide recommendation regarding all university contracts.
• Serve as Chief Procurement Officer ensuring compliance with all state purchasing and payment policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

An MBA or similar degree is required. Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management preferably within higher education. The successful candidate will demonstrate respect for a diverse academic environment of students faculty and staff with varying social economic cultural ideological and ethnic views and experiences and will exercise the ability to:

• Develop and maintain relationships and strategic alliances with vendors and business partners.
• Recommend and engage consultants auditors and investors as needed.
• Develop budgets and related financial data and projections and communicate results and recommendations to the President Board of Governors and senior staff.
• Participate in key decisions as they relate to strategic initiatives and operational models.

Candidates seeking this outstanding opportunity will also possess:

• Strong technology skills including experience with web-based systems critical to the College (WV Oasis and Banner).
• Proficient knowledge of financial accounting and reporting standards.
• Familiarity with financial records data analysis and assessment.
• Strong business process experience with the ability to ensure efficiencies and effectiveness among Business Office functions.
• Public speaking and strong writing skills.
• Proven budget management.
• Managerial skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel work evenings and weekends as necessary.

Applicants must include a letter of interest current resume/employment application and names and contact information for at least three online at by email at.

Screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is State University is proud of its commitment to affirmative action.

Women members of minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.