Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs / Chief Financial Officer

Winthrop University - Rock Hill, SC

Full-time - Executive

Rock Hill, SC

Educational Services

About the position

Winthrop University, a top-ranked public, comprehensive, masters-level university, seeks a dynamic, innovative, and collaborative leader to serve as Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer. The Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs/CFO reports directly to the President and serves on the President's Senior Leadership Team. This position is crucial for the institution as it upholds the financial integrity of the university and provides strategic leadership and guidance to the President, Board of Trustees, and university leadership in all matters regarding financial management, financial policy development and management, and financial oversight of the university. The Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs is responsible for executive leadership and accountability for the areas of Finance and Business Affairs, Computing and Information Technology, Facilities Management, and the Campus Post Office. The Vice President will lead the Division of Finance and Business Affairs, ensuring that the university's financial operations align with its mission and strategic goals. This role requires a comprehensive understanding of the financial landscape of higher education, including budgeting, accounting, procurement, and risk management. The Vice President will also be responsible for developing and maintaining detailed financial reports, providing guidance on financial matters, and making decisions that are in the best interest of Winthrop University. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding financial management and will be able to communicate effectively with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, and high-level administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and guidance in financial management and policy development.
• Oversee the financial integrity of the university and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Lead the Division of Finance and Business Affairs, including Finance, Computing and Information Technology, Facilities Management, and the Campus Post Office.
• Supervise managerial employees in finance, budget, accounting, payroll, facilities management, procurement, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial reports and provide guidance on financial matters as necessary.
• Communicate clearly and concisely with various constituencies, including faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees.

Requirements

• Master's degree in business administration, finance, or related area.
• At least five years of responsible, high-level, administrative experience in higher education.
• Extensive experience supervising managerial employees in finance, budget, accounting, payroll, facilities management, procurement, and risk management.
• Experience with South Carolina rules, laws, and regulations regarding state agency fiscal management, property management, materials management, audit, and related areas is highly desired.
• Experience with electronic record keeping, including accounting and budgeting, and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a leadership role within a higher education institution.
• Knowledge of national accreditation processes and standards for higher education programs.