Vice President for Finance

Husson University•Bangor, ME

About The Position

Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Finance leads strategic planning and management of the University’s financial and accounting affairs. The role serves as Treasurer of Husson University and, in that capacity, acts as a corporate officer and provides fiduciary and advisory support on the Retirement Plan and other treasury matters. The Vice President for Finance serves on the President’s Cabinet and works closely with other senior cabinet members.

Requirements

Master’s degree required.
Minimum of seven years of senior-level experience as a financial and administrative executive.
Experience managing budgets and internal and external financial reporting.
Proven strategic leadership experience.
Ability to perform each duty satisfactorily.
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external individuals and groups throughout the University.
Knowledge of and ability to manage financial and administrative operations critical to a university setting.
Ability to lead, develop, and retain professional staff who effectively manage the University’s administrative and financial resources.
Support for the University’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.

Nice To Haves

Experience with grant and federal funding.
Higher education experience.

Responsibilities

Advise the President on university business and financial matters.
Provide long-range financial projections and planning to support sound fiscal decisions.
Ensure timely and accurate university budgets and financial statements.
Partner with university leadership to identify strategic fiscal opportunities.
Coordinate and develop short- and long-term financial planning strategies in support of the University’s mission.
Oversee procurement contracts.
Develop, implement, and oversee programs, policies, and internal controls to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and performance.
Staff the Finance, Auditing, and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees, including preparing related Board meeting documentation, with direct reports as necessary.
Foster high standards of ethical conduct, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and appropriate financial oversight and controls.
Oversee Financial Statement, Uniform Guidance, and Retirement Plan audits, as well as payroll.
Oversee grant funding and disbursements.
Coordinate new debt issuance and ensure compliance with related agreements.
Manage cash, endowment investments, and banking relations.
Supervise and guide direct reports in finance and accounting.
Coordinate revenue bond issuance and retirements.
Support risk assessment and compliance as needed.
Demonstrate effective leadership to ensure accountability, high standards, and team development.
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.