Vice President for Finance (Exempt)

Hardin-Simmons University•Abilene, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President for Finance will manage an existing team of directors and will continue to recruit, train, develop, and manage a team to continue to accomplish the university’s goals. The Vice President for Finance reports to the President and serves as chief financial officer and treasurer of the Institution. In carrying out board duties, the Vice President for Finance shall: Provide leadership in the development and implementation of board policies relating to all business and financial matters. Serve as financial advisor to the President and the Board of Trustees. Directly supervise various University Directors and personnel in the following areas: Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Technology Services and Media Services. Be responsible for creating the operating systems needed for the orderly operation of the institution. Serve as a member of the University Administrative Council and perform duties as directed by the President of the University. The Vice President for Finance will oversee the following functional areas of the Finance and Management Division: Contracts Review and Management, Endowment, Investments and Restricted Funds Oversight, Financial Policies and Procedures, University Budgets, Internal Controls and Audit, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Insurance Procurement / Claims Administration / Risk Management, Real Property Acquisitions / Management, Oil & Gas Minerals / Surface Acreage Coordination, Estates Monitoring/ Transfers, and Full Financial Services for Affiliated Entities - accounting, banking, investments, accounts payable, hiring, payroll, benefits, insurance procurement, reporting, audit coordination, Form 990 preparation, and Supporting foundations.

Requirements

Master’s degree earned at a regionally accredited institution in business, finance or a related field and/or C.P.A. is required.
Minimum of ten or more years of financial leadership experience in the field of higher education required.
Certified Public Account (C.P.A.) required.
Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability policy.
Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and off campus, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Results-oriented leadership with success in managing a comprehensive budget of a higher education institution.
Recognition of the need for continual innovation to distinguish Hardin-Simmons University from other colleges and to compete with other regional institutions.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to utilize data in decision making.
Deep understanding of net revenue, strategic pricing, discounting, and financial aid leveraging.
Ability to use, assess, and manage technology and information systems in the private higher education setting.
Exceptional relational skills with faculty, staff, and other university constituency groups.
Commitment to and proven experience in assessment, program review, and planning for institutional effectiveness.
Deep personal Christian commitment.
Evidence of strong personal character and integrity.
An appreciation for and understanding of higher education in the Baptist tradition.
Strong leadership ability.
Ability to think strategically and creatively in advancing the mission of the university.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of board policies relating to all business and financial matters.
Serve as financial advisor to the President and the Board of Trustees.
Directly supervise various University Directors and personnel in the following areas: Accounting/Finance, Human Resources, Technology Services and Media Services.
Be responsible for creating the operating systems needed for the orderly operation of the institution.
Serve as a member of the University Administrative Council and perform duties as directed by the President of the University.
Oversee Contracts Review and Management.
Oversee Endowment, Investments and Restricted Funds Oversight.
Oversee Financial Policies and Procedures.
Oversee University Budgets.
Oversee Internal Controls and Audit.
Oversee Financial Accounting and Reporting.
Oversee Insurance Procurement / Claims Administration / Risk Management.
Oversee Real Property Acquisitions / Management.
Oversee Oil & Gas Minerals / Surface Acreage Coordination.
Oversee Estates Monitoring/ Transfers.
Provide Full Financial Services for Affiliated Entities, including accounting, banking, investments, accounts payable, hiring, payroll, benefits, insurance procurement, reporting, audit coordination, Form 990 preparation, and Supporting foundations.