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Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer
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Position Number: 6018660
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business - Finance

Vice President Finance and Chief Financial Officer

Job ID: 281301
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Responsible for the administration of all financial operations of the university, including the development of a financial strategy and setting metrics tied to that strategy, ongoing development and monitoring of internal control systems designed to preserve and protect university assets, reporting accurate financial information, monitoring adherence to the budget, and developing long-term financial and operational strategies. This position works collaboratively with leaders across the University, including the President and Cabinet. The role also works with officials of the University System of Georgia, other university system institutions, and local, state, and federal government units. Units that report specifically to the vice president include accounting, accounts payable, cash management, contracts administration, financial reporting, payroll, procurement, and the budget office. The position reports to the Executive Vice President for Administration & Finance.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Financial Leadership

Develops and implements financial strategies to achieve the University's long-term goals.
Advises University leadership on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy matters.
Oversees preparation of the annual budget such that organizational needs and strategic priorities are identified and translated into a financial plan.
Monitors external events and developments to ensure that budget preparation incorporates the most current information and trends

Financial Operating & Reporting

Receives and has custody of all monies which come to the University for the purposes of the University and responsible for the proper handling of such funds in accordance with applicable state statutes and with the policies set by the Board of Regents
Oversees preparation of accurate financial statements, budgets, and reports.
Prepares and maintains long-term financial forecasts for all the university's funds
Oversees the administration, accounting and reporting of grants and contracts.
Ensures proper internal controls to safeguard University assets.

Resource Management

Monitors cash flow and cash reserves to provide maximum practical protection and highest possible yield of idle funds while ensuring statutory compliance.
Coordinates and monitors debt issuance with external financial advisors, bond counsel, etc.
Ensures the timely collection of all accounts receivable
Coordinates the purchasing activities of the university, including contract management
Ensures that the university is in compliance with financial, regulatory, legal, administrative, contractual, procedural, and accounting standards
Monitors the university's financial condition and provide budget information to budget supervisors

Leadership & Team Development

Foster a strong culture of excellent customer service and adherence to the university values: Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, Inclusivity, and Accountability
Oversee, mentor, and develop fiscal services professionals for high performance.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to achieve the University's strategic goals.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in accounting, finance, or a related field .

Required Experience
Ten (10) years of experience in a managerial or leadership role in a complex organization

Current, valid and unrestricted driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Certified Public Account (CPA) or other relevant professional certifications

Previous experience at a public university

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial and data-rich information to non-finance stakeholders.

Adaptable to changing circumstances and committed to regular assessment and process improvement

Able to think strategically and work as a hands-on member of the team when necessary.

Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlinesTalent to operate creatively, collegially, and effectively in a complex academic and business environment

Impeccable integrity and high ethical standards

Experience managing complex budgets, including restricted and unrestricted funding.

Proficiency in using data to guide business strategy and outcome

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines

Strong acumen and understanding of public higher education budgeting and finance.

Knowledgeable of industry standards, trends, and emerging practices to position the University at the leading edge of higher education management

SKILLS
Strong leadership and managerial skills with commitment to transparency.

Support staff development and a strong team environment

Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills

Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)

Have a record of superior communication skills and successful relationship building and collaboration with stakeholder groups

Highly innovative, strategic, and entrepreneurial approach to problem solving and partnership.

Strong attention to detail and follow up skills

Customer-focused and dedicated to providing excellent service and high-quality deliverables

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information on this policy, or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time
This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

Standard Enhanced
Education
Credit
MVR

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

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