Assistant Vice President of Finance and Accounting Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job Posting Details Posting Summary Working Title Assistant Vice President of Finance and Accounting Type of Position Staff - Full Time Department Accounting Appointment Length July - June (12 mo) Benefits Eligible? Yes Published Salary Requested Part-Time Staff Hours NA F.T.E. 1.00 Grant Funded Position? No If temporary (or grant funded) position, indicate ending date Description of Job Duties and Responsibilities Fairmont State University, a vibrant institution dedicated to fostering academic excellence and community engagement, is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader for the role of Assistant Vice President for Finance and Accounting. This senior leadership position will oversee the financial and accounting functions of the university, ensuring fiscal integrity, compliance, and effective resource management. Key Responsibilities: * Financial Oversight: Direct and manage the university's financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting processes. * Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with university leadership to develop financial strategies that support institutional goals and objectives. * Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and standards; manage financial risks and implement effective controls. * Reporting and Analysis: Provide comprehensive financial reports and analyses to senior leadership, the Board of Governors, and other stakeholders. * Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor finance and accounting staff; foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment. * Audit and External Relations: Coordinate with external auditors and manage the audit process to ensure accuracy and transparency. * Complete other duties as assigned. Minimum Required Education Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Required Licenses and/or Certifications NA Minimum Required Qualifications * Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 2 years in a senior management or leadership role * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Proficiency in financial management software and systems * Proven ability to lead and inspire a diverse team * High level of integrity and professionalism * Commitment to the mission and values of Fairmont State University Preferred Qualifications * Master's degree or MBA preferred. * Experience in finance and accounting within a higher education setting. * Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or other relevant professional certification preferred. Posting Detail Information Requisition Number 2025022SP Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Hire Date ASAP Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 09/11/2024 Job Close Date 09/25/2024 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants Advertising Summary Quicklink for Posting https://www.fairmontstatejobs.com/postings/6725 Job Duties Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Applicant Documents Required Documents * Resume/CV * Cover Letter Optional Documents * Certification/License * Transcript #1 * Transcript #2 * Transcript #3