Vice-President of Finance and Administration

Dine College•Chinle Agency, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision, the Vice-President of Finance and Administration (VPFA) will report to the President and serve as an integral member of the senior management team. The VPFA will be responsible for the development of the College's financial management strategy and contribute to the development of the organization's strategic goals. Additionally, the VPFA will be charged with developing and implementing more sophisticated policies and procedures in both finance and general operational realms.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Business equivalent.
Ten (10) years of experience in accounting, auditing, budgeting, preparation of financial statements under GASB Presentation.
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience.
Computer acumen and general familiarity with network applications and Jenzabar accounting software.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), ability to communicate sensitive and / or complex information in a confidential and straight forward manner.
Advanced user of Microsoft Office Suite, with experience in Excel and experience and financial database systems.
Knowledge of institutional policies and procedures and federal regulations.
Ability to work independently, multitask, and work with interruptions.
Familiarity with federal grant administration, regulations and reporting.
Generalist level knowledge of student services for higher education business office procedures.
Must possess a high level of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize time and meet established deadlines.
Demonstrated skills in customer service, collaboration, planning, prioritizing, and organization; exemplary skills in independent decision-making and critical thinking.
Must maintain organization skills.
Skill in public speaking and presenting presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills within the department and institution oral and in writing.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to demonstrate quantitative and qualitative research, design, data and analysis and reporting.
Ability to utilize up-to-date technology in various software, micro-soft applications, and multimedia presentation.

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Finance or Business Administration.
Three (3) to five (5) years experience in leadership and accreditation relations and budget management in higher education field.
Ability to speak and understand Navajo language.

Responsibilities

Supports the President in planning and managing the operations of the College.
Oversees the financial operations of the College through the Controller and Finance, including accounting, support services, bookstore, budgetary control, investments, payroll, purchasing, grants management, inventory control, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Directs the annual budget development process, including preparation of enrollment and revenue estimates, the development of staffing and compensation plan recommendations, and strategies for the most efficient allocation and use of all financial resources available to the College.
Oversees, through the Director of Information Technology, all network, telecommunication, and management information systems operations of the College, ensuring the College's technology and network infrastructure are kept current and fully support instructional, student development, and administrative functions.
Oversees, through the Director of Human Resources along with the security department, the college's employment process, employee benefit program management, and risk management assessment and control.
Oversees facility planning and maintenance operations of the College through the Facilities/Construction Manager and Director of Facilities, including anticipating and identifying long-term facility needs, implementing specific renovation, remodeling, and new construction projects, developing funding strategies, managing all campus centers plant operations and maintenance functions, and working with Deans, Campus Center Directors and Campus Plan Managers to identify Campus maintenance issues and developing plans to address these needs.
Directs the work of renovation, remodeling, and new construction project planning committees.
Together with the President, oversees the acquisition of land to meet future College needs.
Assists the President in the preparation of Board of Regents meeting agendas.
Recommends policies and procedures to more effectively and efficiently operate the College.
Oversees, through Auxiliary services, the college auxiliary operations including bookstore, vending food service, and pay for print.
Manages the contract for postal services and daycare center operations.
Prepares and updates job descriptions of posting in areas of responsibility.
Approves leave requests and related documents for assigned personnel.
Performs other duties as assigned.