Associate Vice - President For Finance And Management

Posting Details
General Statement of Job
General Statement of Job
The Associate VicePresident for Finance and Management provides high level of support and analysis to the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services and oversees Finance and purchasing-to delivery-to payment services and operations. Responsible for maintaining sound fiscal management, ensuring regulatory compliance for each function, providing leadership, strategy, and vision in delivering value added innovation solutions in the implementation of Finance and purchasing functions and in management to support the teaching-learning process.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Responsible for maintaining sound fiscal and purchasing management.
2. Maintains regulatory compliance in each of the following areas: general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiering, payroll, position control, cash and investments, budgeting, financial aid accounting, construction accounting, grant accounting, accountability and risk management, contracts, purchasing, fixed assets, and mail and distribution, and other associated functions.
3. Administers effective Finance and purchasing operations which meet policy and College needs in a timely manner.
4. Provides strategic direction to the Finance/Business and Procurement functions in accordance with the needs of students, faculty, and staff by monitoring industry trends and innovations.
5. Collaborates with College personnel to develop the budget and project staffing, capital equipment, operation, travel, and building and facility needs.
6. Provides leadership for collaboration with College community to achieve goals in providing services to support and enhance the academic purpose of the College in an efficient and effective manner.
7. Prepares communications to College community on projects, changes, and pertinent information.
8. Oversees, tracks, and manages critical federal and state reporting requirements.
9. Provides support and leadership for effective human resources management including oversight of hiring procedures, benefits, staffing and pay plans, workers' compensation, employee training and other human resources processes.
10. Provides sound management of general services including fixed assets, inventories, mail delivery, prompt delivery of merchandise to staff, food services to students and effective security services.
11. Assesses the quality and effectiveness of finances and purchasing services and uses results for strategic planning.
12. Develops and maintains knowledge of policies in the areas of Finance and procurement/general services and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
13. Prepares board meeting agenda motions, as necessary.
14. Substitutes for the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services at meetings and events, on and off campus.
15. Handles specials projects and other tasks as delegated by the Vice President for Finance and Administrative Services.
16. Supervises Accountability, Risk, and Record Retention, Business Office, Cashiering, and Purchasing and Distribution Services Departments.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Information
Posting Number
SP2456
Position Title
Associate Vice - President for Finance and Management
Department
FAS-Finance & Administrative Services
Temporary End Date (if applicable)
Location
Pecan
E-Class
Executive
FLSA
Exempt
Min Salary
$116,918
Salary Range*
Required Education and Experience

1. Master's degree required, a Master's in Business Administration preferred.
2. At least five (5) years of progressive responsible financial management/leadership required, preferably at a community college.
3. Experience with financial systems or enterprise-wide resource planning system (ERP) required.
4. Strong computer and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Demonstrated experience with implementation of computer-based financial system, analyses and related technology.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide vigorous, creative, and effective fiscal management.
3. Evidence of commitment to collegiality and professional development and integration.
4. Excellent oral, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
5. Strong computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and internet research skills.
6. Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects that require demonstrated leadership ability.
7. Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action.
8. Team player with the ability to collaborate with all college departments, functions, and other support services.
9. Ability to adapt to constant change and periods of fast-paced, high-intensity work situations.
10. Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as needed; willing to travel throughout the college district using own means of reliable transportation.
11. Demonstrated commitment to achieving the vision and mission of South Texas College.
12. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
13. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
14. Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries from executive management, faculty, staff, students, public groups, regulatory agencies, and/or Boards of Trustees.
15. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
16. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
17. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Checks, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

1. Security Sensitive position: all applicants are subject to a criminal background check under South Texas College policy.
2. In addition, subject to a federal background check.
3. Must have or qualify for a valid Texas driver's license and proof of liability insurance.
4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA), preferred.

Physical Requirements

1. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.
2. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
3. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make the discrimination in sound.
4. Ability to make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes.
5. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
6. Picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with the whole hand as in handling.
7. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word including the ability to convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately and concisely.
8. Standing particularly for sustained periods of time.
9. Close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, and/or extensive reading.
10. Mobility to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.

Working Environment
The above job description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
Posting Detail Information
Desired Start Date
03/11/2024
Close Date
03/04/2024
Open Until Filled (overrides Close Date)
No
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