Senior Director, Finance and Systems

Appalachian State University • Boone, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Director of Finance and Systems is responsible for the general oversight and preparation of the department’s six program budgets: Campus Dining, Bookstore, Parking and Transportation, Conference and Event Services, Campus Services Express, Post Office. This position oversees budgets totaling a combined approximately $55,000,000 value. In addition, they will provide guidance and direction to departmental directors in the area of budget planning and reporting. The Senior Director also prepares monthly profit and loss analysis reports; and conducts overall auditing responsibility in Campus Services to ensure compliance with state guidelines and accounting principles. The Senior Director will make recommendations as necessary for revenue enhancement or cost savings. In addition, the position has general responsibility for the department’s IT systems infrastructure. These systems include CBord, AIMS Parking Management Software, NetSuite bookstore management software, SC Logic package management, Point of Sale systems, as well as many other support systems. The position will ensure training is in place for staff, business processes are documented, and data from the systems are utilized for decision-making. The position will directly supervise Campus Services Business Officers. It will also provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Vice Chancellor. SPECIAL NOTE TO APPLICANTS : This posting is not able to accept online applications. For further inquiries, please follow the process below:

Requirements

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Economics, Business, Finance, or a degree closely related to the area of assignment
• Six years of professional accounting experience, of which at least three is supervisory
• An equivalent combination of training and experience
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Nice To Haves

• Certified Public Accountant ( CPA )

Responsibilities

• General oversight and preparation of the department’s six program budgets
• Provide guidance and direction to departmental directors in the area of budget planning and reporting
• Prepare monthly profit and loss analysis reports
• Conduct overall auditing responsibility in Campus Services to ensure compliance with state guidelines and accounting principles
• Make recommendations as necessary for revenue enhancement or cost savings
• General responsibility for the department’s IT systems infrastructure
• Ensure training is in place for staff, business processes are documented, and data from the systems are utilized for decision-making
• Directly supervise Campus Services Business Officers
• Provide leadership in the absence of the Associate Vice Chancellor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees