State University of New York - Valhalla, NY

posted 3 months ago

Full-time - Executive
Valhalla, NY
Educational Services

About the position

Under the direction of the President of Westchester Community College, the Vice President (Administrative Services) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as Treasurer of the College and is responsible for the financial and business administration of SUNY Westchester Community College. This astute and accomplished financial leader will plan, direct, develop and implement financial systems and procedures that include: budget preparation, analysis and control; general accounting services; benefits administration; auxiliary enterprise oversight (e.g., food and vending operations); purchasing, procurement, and contract management; working with independent, federal, and NYS auditors; internal audits; plant management and maintenance; facilities planning, construction, and operations; risk management; and security and safety services. As Chief Financial Officer and a member of the President's Cabinet, the incumbent is a collaborative leader and strategic partner who forges strong working relationships and partnerships across divisions, understands and values shared governance, and promotes an inclusive environment on behalf of student success and academic achievement. The incumbent has direct and indirect supervision over a substantial number of administrative and subordinate employees. The VP (Administrative Services) and CFO collaborates with the President and senior administrators to analyze, evaluate, and prioritize strategic initiatives that promote student success and academic achievement efforts through efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of resources. They support the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee and set financial policy, as Treasurer, conducting long range planning projects and studies to enable the College to achieve its mission by providing financial leadership and safeguarding financial assets and resources. The CFO leads the College's treasury function including investments and cash flow, supervises the collection of tuition and fees, including accounts receivable, state and federal grants, gifts, rents and royalties, investments, securities, and real estate. They serve as the primary liaison to County departments, local, state and federal government agencies, academic institutions, consultants, non-profit agencies, SUNY Systems Office, and others on matters relating to the financial and administrative affairs of the college, or as assigned by the President. The CFO ensures regulatory compliance and provides timely delivery of a wide array of business, facilities and other services to internal and external constituents, directs the operations for all facilities maintenance and construction, and performs other duties as assigned by the President.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, direct, develop and implement financial systems and procedures including budget preparation, analysis and control.
  • Oversee general accounting services and benefits administration.
  • Manage auxiliary enterprise oversight such as food and vending operations.
  • Handle purchasing, procurement, and contract management.
  • Work with independent, federal, and NYS auditors and conduct internal audits.
  • Oversee plant management and maintenance, facilities planning, construction, and operations.
  • Manage risk and security and safety services.
  • Collaborate with the President and senior administrators to analyze, evaluate, and prioritize strategic initiatives.
  • Support the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee and set financial policy as Treasurer.
  • Conduct long range planning projects and studies to enable the College to achieve its mission.
  • Lead the College's treasury function including investments and cash flow management.
  • Supervise the collection of tuition and fees, including accounts receivable and grants.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to various government agencies and institutions regarding financial and administrative affairs.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and timely delivery of services to constituents.
  • Direct operations for all facilities maintenance and construction.

Requirements

  • A minimum of a Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
  • Six years of experience, with three years in an executive leadership capacity.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to articulate complex financial information in lay terms.
  • Understanding of the political, social, and economic factors shaping public higher education.
  • Political astuteness to develop partnerships with county, State, and SUNY systems and officials.
  • Evidence of responsiveness to diverse backgrounds of community college students and equity-minded practices.

Nice-to-haves

  • Possession of a CPA license.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • Choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan.
  • Generous leave benefits.
  • Access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.
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