CFO, Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration
Job Description
Reporting to the President, the CFO, Executive Vice President of Finance & Administration
will play a critical role in developing and implementing fiscal management and reporting strategies across the organization. As a senior
leadership team member, the EVP will be an advisor to the President, board of directors, and other relevant internal stakeholders,
evaluating and assisting them with their budgeting, financial monitoring, planning and analysis. The CFO, Executive Vice President will
oversee all the university’s fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities. In addition, the CFO, Executive Vice President will have expertise in
the areas of fund accounting, financial reporting and analysis, audit oversight and management, policy development, internal control,
general accounting, budgeting and forecasting, and financial investment accounting. The CFO, Executive Vice President works closely and
collaboratively with University leadership to achieve a strategic, student-centered approach to fiscal management in support of the
University’s mission.
This position does supervise others.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Serves as a member of the President’s senior leadership team and advise the President on pertinent issues and topics related to
finance, budget, and institutional operations.
2. Direct and oversee the university’s business and support functions including
budget administration and financial planning; accounting and investments; purchasing contracts; and risk management.
3. Provide
oversight of the offices of the Staff Accountant, Enrollment Services, and Campus Operations.
4. Assesses organizational performance
against both the annual budget and the university long-term strategy; develop tools and systems to provide critical financial and
operational information to the President and make actionable recommendations.
5. Works closely and collaboratively with the senior
leadership team, faculty, staff, and students in meeting the mission and strategic goals of the University.
6. Engages the President
and Finance and Audit committee of the board of directors to develop short, medium, and long-term financial plans and projections.
7.
Oversees the preparation of the yearly audit with external auditors by collecting the accounting records necessary for the evaluation of the
university’s financials.
8. Leads and implements transformative initiatives, such as accounting system conversions, to improve
the efficiency of financial and reporting systems.
9. Develops and utilizes forward-looking, predictive models and activity-based
financial analyses to provide insight in the university’s operations and business plans.
10. In conjunction with the President
and other senior leaders, develop and provide vision of campus-wide financial and capital construction long-term and short-terms strategic
plans.
11. Serve as Financial Advisor to the President and Cabinet.
12. Work collaboratively with the Vice President of
Institutional Advancement in matters of fund-raising for various programs and projects where donor funds or other public and private funds
are being solicited and/or utilized.
13. Provide leadership, coaching and active hands-on management for the Finance and
Operations Division to increase the capabilities and improve the effectiveness of this group.
14. Participates in various committees
or advisory groups, providing financial information, data and guidance where needed and appropriate.
15. Ensure the appropriate
levels of collaboration with relevant staff in the President’s Office.
16. Maintains an awareness of and/or participation in
relevant external entities and their activities/decisions affecting Martin University’s ongoing development and operations.
17.
Leads all areas of responsibility with emphasis on quality and customer service.
18. Complete projects and duties as assigned by the
President.
19. Attend Board of Trustees meetings; prepare agenda materials and reports.
MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in a related field preferred. CPA
designation with the knowledge and experience necessary to manage and lead within a financially complex organization. - Work
experience in related and progressively responsible positions. Related work experience includes the areas of accounting and finance,
financial auditing, business management or similar area. - Strong leadership skills and the ability to coordinate and lead multiple
offices and direct employees in support of the institutional goals. - Impeccable judgment and integrity.
- Ability to manage
confidential information. - Demonstrated commitment to higher education.
- Proficiency in the use of research, statistical
analysis and information technologies. - Experience with fiscal and administrative affairs, strong management skills, and the ability
to relate effectively with multiple constituencies. - Exceptional interpersonal, teambuilding and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional knowledge of budget forecasting, preparation, and administration.
No relocation expenses provided.
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