Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

Responsible for driving operational excellence and innovation across four departments including Financial Accounting and Reporting Budgeting and Financial planning Treasury and Financial Services/Bursar. Also responsible for balancing and prioritizing big picture-strategic thinking with a focus on accuracy details and deadlines in a fast-paced environment where daily deliverables may vary from complex linked spreadsheets to polished presentations or Trustee inquiry responses.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan Embracing Houstons Future with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission Vision and Values.

Responsible for the design execution and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient assets are safeguarded financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws regulations policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection hiring and termination training development mentoring counseling and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staff Supervision: Supervise and mentor staff ensuring professional development and high performance. Document primary business processes.

Financial Management: Oversee financial planning budgeting accounting and reporting for internal State and federal agencies and programs. Provide final sign-off on financial statements.

Financial Reporting: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial reports and statements including tax forms.

Audit and Compliance: Oversee internal and external audits ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Proactively remedy internal control issues to mitigate future audit findings.

Budgeting and Financial Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive multi-year financial model for operating and capital budgets including unfunded mandates unforeseen economic changes and debt projections which when taken together support the HCC educational mission. Plan for local property tax rate options for Board of Trustees consideration and approval. Arrange for the tax districts publication of legal notices and arrangements of public hearings as needed.

Investment Planning and Management: Analyze market trends weekly and provide guidance as the HCC Investment Officer. Ensure that Treasury staff have standardized processes. Recommend strategies that maximize our return on investments.

Financial Services/Bursar: Lead efforts to identify and implement processes and system improvements that increase customer service levels direct communications with student account holders and flexible payment options for students.

Administrative Leadership: Proactively identify and assess current and future organizational needs through process analysis including workflows in collaboration with senior leadership to maintain and/or improve HCCs competitive position.

Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal state and local laws and regulations and GAAP/GASB.

Other: Exhibit strong time-sensitive customer service in all interactions with leadership faculty staff and students such that the finance and administration division is known for its ability to nimbly problem-solve.

Perform other duties tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Masters degree required

Bachelors degree plus 6years directly related government fund or financial accounting work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree

8 years of supervisory experience in government fund and/or financial accounting required; including 5 years of supervising accounting and finance functions in a higher education environment preferred

Licensing & Certification

Valid Texas Driver License

Must be insurable through Colleges insurers

Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Special Skills

MS Office Programs

Information Management Systems

Budget Management

Fund Accounting

Competencies

Acting as a Champion for Change

Thinking like an Entrepreneur

Driving for Results

Leveraging Opportunities

Setting a Strategic Vision

Attracting & Developing Talent

Inspiring & Motivating Others

Acting Strategically

Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals

Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code 51.215