Minnesota State Colleges and Universities · 1 month ago
Vice President for Finance & Administration/Chief Financial Officer (MnSCU Admin-13)
Winona
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $249K/yr
10+ years expMinnesota State Colleges and Universities is seeking a Vice President for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance and administration division at Winona State University. The VPFA/CFO will oversee financial compliance, human resources, campus safety, and ensure the fiscal integrity of the university while collaborating with the executive leadership team.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Recommend and implement policies and strategies, build relationships, and provide expert management that will ensure the continued financial strength of the University. The VPFA/CFO has direct oversight of financial compliance issues and provides timely and accurate financial information on an on-going and as needed basis and prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Administrative support of the University’s mission and strategic plan; provide leadership in developing, monitoring, and communicating the University’s plans for all buildings, grounds, and related operations. Provide administrative support for the University in a manner that consistently conforms to established statutes, policies, and procedures, to ensure the productivity, well-being, and integrity of the University
Directly and indirectly supervise the operations of the various units within Finance & Administration. Direct responsibility for Financial and Facilities Management, which includes University Budget Office and Fiscal Planning, Business Office, University Investments and Scholarships, Bookstore, Facilities Planning and Construction, Physical Plant; Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management and Insurance, Human Resources, Campus Safety, Parking and Emergency Management
Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and Council of Administrators. Collaborate with other executive officers of the university and share responsibility for the daily management of the university. Serve on meet and confer teams across the various bargaining units. Lead or serve on various university committees
Participate in university planning both long-range and short-term operational including: short- and long-term financial planning and analysis, strategic direction for space planning, updating and implementing the comprehensive facilities plan, ensuring compliance with all audit related activities, and developing and adopting best practices in administrative departments
Collaborate with the President and Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs to develop a clear strategic hiring plan consistent with the university’s mission; align workforce planning and development with the University’s priority of developing and supporting a strong culture of inquiry that supports collaborations, values differences and promotes a culture of civility and mutual respect
Collaborate with the President and Vice President of Student Life and the Vice President of Enrollment Management to develop a plan for generating and allocating resources for students and enrollment and retention efforts consistent with the educational mission of the university
Collaborate with the President and the Vice President of University Advancement to develop a clear relationship between the University and the WSU Foundation on matters of financial and administrative support in the areas of scholarships, joint facilities projects, and other University support
Represent the University at the Minnesota State Board of Trustees and System Office level on matters pertaining to finance, facilities, and administration; includes the system-wide development and evaluation of business and administrative policies and practices
Interact with individuals, institutions, and businesses in Winona, Rochester, and the rest of the University’s service region to ensure that the mission and mandates of the University are met
Perform other duties as assigned by the President
Qualification
Required
Master's degree from an accredited institution; accounting, finance, business administration, or related field. In lieu of a degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, relevant experience in finance and operations in higher education may be considered
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a large, complex organization. Professional experience in a combination of the following areas: financial management, annual and strategic budgeting, facilities management, capital project planning, human resource management, and emergency management. Extensive experience in budgeting, financial planning and modeling as well as institution-wide planning and analysis
Knowledge of governmental accounting and financial reporting standards under the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Ability to project a strong positive image of the University with parents, students, faculty, staff and others, including community and government leaders and the media
Excellent writing, speaking, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively and collegially within a large, complex university system and to negotiate with a wide range of constituencies, including bargaining units
Demonstrated record of successful leadership while directing the efforts of professional staff
Preferred
Demonstrated ability to provide strategic vision in complex organizations
Demonstrated success in organizing resources and creative problem solving to advance organization initiatives
Experience working in higher education and effectiveness within a system of higher education
Experience with environmental health and safety, campus safety operations, and emergency management
Experience in human resource operations
Experience in negotiating contracts including real estate
Experience in capital project planning/bonding and external financial relations
Evidence of continuing professional education, including remaining current on topics related to finance, facilities and sustainability
Benefits
11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
A Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
Pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
Employer paid life insurance
Short and long term disability
Professional development
A tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents
Company
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Minnesota State is the third largest system of state colleges and universities in the nation with 26 colleges, 7 universities, and 54 campuses.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Amy Jo Ebert, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Senior Human Resources Business Partner
Amy Jorgenson, CPA
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