Director of Facilities Finance

The Citadel•Charleston, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina is seeking a Director of Facilities Finance in the Department of Facilities and Engineering. This role works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Facilities and Engineering; serves as the primary contact between VPFE and the Budget office. The Citadel, also known as the Military College of South Carolina, is a public senior military college located in Charleston, South Carolina. Founded in 1842, The Citadel has a rich history and educational reputation. With our current location on the banks of the Ashley River in downtown Charleston, you are close to great restaurants, shopping and much more. Ranked #1 Public College in the South (U.S. News & World Report, 2022) for schools with up to a master’s degree, the opportunities are endless. There are about 2,300 undergraduate students who make up the South Carolina Corps of Cadets. Out of the Corps of Cadets, 1 out of 3 graduates earn a military commission. Students can choose from 31 Majors, 57 Minors, pre-health professions, and pre-law (a concentration in political science). The 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio guarantees students a quality education. Another 1,000 students attend the Graduate College, evening and online programs.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field
Must have progressive professional experience directly related; such as accounting, auditing, finance or commercial lending.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, theories and terminology of accounting, banking, budgeting, financial management or investment.
Knowledge of state government fiscal accounting processes. Knowledge of financial EDP systems.
Knowledge of rate-making practices and procedures.
Knowledge of basic commercial laws, the Uniform Commercial Code and commercial lending practices.
Ability to analyze and interpret complex financial data and reports.
Ability to review and guide the budget and accounting duties of departmental peers.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

Develop and disperses directives; guidance and information to each Director to assist in division budget preparation.
Provides technical assistance to each Director in individual budget preparation; collects and reviews all division budget data to maintain consistency with departmental budget requirements.
Determines accounting procedures, financial analysis and controls are adequate and that the financial informational needs of the department and its customers are met.
Responsible for overseeing all departmental accounting and financial procedures.
Provides an internal control function for the department; assuring that all college required procedures for timekeeping, control of financial resources, records and accountability are being met.
Collects and analyzes financial information throughout the year for possible mid-year adjustments and guidance in upcoming year's budget.
Develops ongoing budget performance reports and analysis providing financial guidance and recommendations to the Vice President, AVP, and Division Directors.
Works with the Finance and Business Services Department in order to maintain accurate accounting records for all plant funds, including secondary oversight of capital construction and renovation projects.