POSITION DESCRIPTION
POSITION TITLE: Associate Vice President, Financial and
Business Services
DEPARTMENT: Business Services SITE: EpiCenter
SALARY SCHEDULE: A & P GRADE: F
BASIC FUNCTION:
The
Associate Vice President of Financial and Business Services administers College
wide accounting and financial service functions in an efficient manner that
will ensure timely reporting of accurate data. Additional
responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing staff, and controlling
all phases of Accounting, Financial and Fiscal reporting, Student Accounting,
Grants Reporting and Financial Compliance, and Accounts Payable, and Auxiliary
Services of the College.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Evaluates, formulates, recommends, and administers
Board Rules related to functions stated herein; Develops and maintains
Administrative Procedures, training materials and system documentation;
implements college policies and procedures related to finance, accounting, and
auxiliary operations.
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Interprets Federal, State and Local laws and
regulations applicable to the college in the areas mentioned above.
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Serves as advisor to the President, Senior Vice
Presidents, and Vice Presidents in developing and implementing the financial
plan for achieving the mission, strategic directions and institutional
objectives of the college.
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Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Vice
President for Administrative Services in the areas of financial accountability,
as required.
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Oversees the development and distribution of all
college financial reports.
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Prepares and/or is responsible for financial
reports, including special reports, required by the Division of Community
Colleges.
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Coordinates financial audits from state, Federal or
other external entities, and coordinates management responses and corrective
actions to audit reports and findings working closely with the President,
Senior Vice President, Vice Presidents and other staff.
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Responsible for the coordination and accuracy of
the college’s accounting operations.
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Provides, improves, and maintains controls for all
college accounting functions.
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Designs and develops controls and procedures to
ensure that the functionality and internal controls needed by the College are
incorporated within to promote efficient and effective operations.
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Directs the banking and cash management functions,
the disbursement of student financial aid, and provides process management direction
to the campus business offices.
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Assists in college-wide planning and policy
development.
· Assists with the development and administration of the college budgets.
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Develops and administers budgets for areas under
immediate supervision.
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Coordinates accounting and reporting systems with
Information Systems staff for the
college, including providing functional support of system implementation
and testing.
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Establishes informal procedures as needed.
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Recommends hiring, trains and evaluates all
personnel under immediate supervision.
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Handles employee relations issues under immediate
supervision.
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Serves on various statewide committees as
designated.
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Performs related duties as required.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or
Finance, with specialized courses and major in related area. Master’s
degree in Accounting, Business or Finance, or Florida Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) is preferred.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Seven
(7) years of top level administrative experience in accounting, auditing, or
comparable major field of study, including full accounting and reporting
responsibilities. Supervisory accounting experience. Public or
private auditing experience desirable. Experience with and exposure to
computer accounting systems.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge
of accounting and auditing systems and procedures. Knowledge of generally
accepted principles of accounting. Knowledge of the Federal, State, and
College regulations related to accounting. Knowledge of the techniques
used in the analysis and evaluation of operating procedure and policies.
Knowledge of and the ability to design, implement, and test computerized
accounting systems. Ability to analyze data and arrive at sound
conclusions. Administrative and supervisory skills including the ability
to establish and maintain working relationships with administrators and
employees. Superior verbal and written communications skills.
NEW:
02/2007