St. Petersburg College

 

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:

 

·                  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.

·                  Interprets Federal, State and Local laws and regulations applicable to the college in the areas mentioned above.

·                  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.

·                  Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Vice President for Administrative Services in the areas of financial accountability, as required.

·                  Oversees the development and distribution of all college financial reports.

·                  Prepares and/or is responsible for financial reports, including special reports, required by the Division of Community Colleges.

·                  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.

·                  Responsible for the coordination and accuracy of the college’s accounting operations.

·                  Provides, improves, and maintains controls for all college accounting functions.

·                  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.

·                  Directs the banking and cash management functions, the disbursement of student financial aid, and provides process management direction to the campus business offices.

·                  Assists in college-wide planning and policy development.

·                 Assists with the development and administration of the college budgets.

·                  Develops and administers budgets for areas under immediate supervision.

·                  Coordinates accounting and reporting systems with Information Systems staff for the    college, including providing functional support of system implementation and testing.

·                  Establishes informal procedures as needed.

·                  Recommends hiring, trains and evaluates all personnel under immediate supervision.

·                  Handles employee relations issues under immediate supervision.

·                  Serves on various statewide committees as designated.

·                  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. 

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