University Finance Director/CFO

Salary:

$110k - $135k with excellent benefits, relocation, and housing available

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ensures excellent customer service with all internal and external customers.Oversees financial and accounting system controls and standards and ensures timely financial and statistical reports; advises the VP of Operations, President and Board of Regents with respect to financial reporting, planning, practices, financial stability and liquidity and financial growth.Establishes, revises and maintains a business management organization to effectively accomplish the University's goals and objectives.Reviews and recommends approval of grants, contracts, and awards for which the University receives revenue in exchange for specified services. Develops and oversees implementation of a management information system to track and coordinate all programs funded by outside agencies at the Institution.Develops and implements an effective system of cash management and investment that maximizes return on idle funds, anticipates cash needs, and assures effective and efficient cash flow.Oversees the overall financial results of our University, including strategic planning, operations, and cash management.Maintains relationships with financial institutions and the investment community.Establishes major economic objectives and policies; directs the preparation of reports that detail our University's financial position in the areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present and future operations.Ensures effective internal controls, optimum efficiencies, improvement of processes, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.Prepares and reviews proformas and budgets of new and existing operations and departments; recommends annual budget for Board approval; achieves the financial objectives of the organization by exercising control and implementation over the budgetary processes of all facilities and capital budgets.Oversees and ensures all financial reporting requirements are complete to funding, state, and federal agencies.Contributes to the organization's effectiveness by offering information and opinion as a member of the executive management team; integrating objectives with other functions; accomplishing related results as needed.Maintains strict confidentiality of all privileged information.Maintains professional and technical knowledge by conducting research, attending seminars, educational workshops, classes and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Hosts regular staff meetings to ensure communication among personnel regarding departmental activities.Oversees the supervision of staff, including work allocation, scheduling, training, and problem resolution.Increases Finance's staff effectiveness by recruiting, hiring, selecting, orienting, training, coaching, counseling, evaluation and disciplining, and terminating personnel appropriately; communicates values, strategies, and objectives.Obtains, develops and maintains necessary personnel, training, and equipment to achieve financial, operational, and compliance expectations.Preparing and maintaining departmental budgets and oversee compliance throughout fiscal year; time keeping and approval.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.Ten years progressive work experience in governmental and fund accounting, auditing, finance and computerized accounting.Five years in a supervisory or management capacity.Master's Degree preferred.Certified Public Accountant Certification preferred.Valid and clean state driver's license.Must be able to pass background check, with NO prior convictions of any felonies.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, county and local laws, regulations, and requirements including Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Employment Right Ordinances.Knowledge of the principles and practices of management accounting, finance, and business administration.Knowledge of the standards, policies, practices, and procedures of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Governmental Accounting Standards.Knowledge of the development, preparation, and control of budgets.Knowledge of managerial and statistical analysis techniques and reporting procedures.Knowledge of business English, proper spelling, grammar, punctuation, and basic arithmetic.Skill in operating business computers and office machines, including in a Windows environment, specifically Word, Excel, Access, presentation software (such as PowerPoint), and PC-based computerized accounting software.Skill in preparing, reviewing, and analyzing operational and financial reports.Skill in providing leadership to, supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff.Skill in analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to create and present effective financial reports, speeches and presentations.Ability to analyze situations and adopt appropriate courses of action.Ability to work independently and meet strict time lines.Ability to make solid decisions and exercise independent judgment.Ability to be persuasive and tactful in controversial situations.Ability to manage a number of priorities simultaneously.Ability to interpret applicable federal, state, tribal, county, and local laws, regulations, and requirements.Ability to ensure user compliance with the requirements of the contracts and grants.Ability to interact and maintain good working relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds.