Vice President of Finance

Job Description

Position Summary

This position will provide leadership for the administration of all fiscal operations of Southeast Technical College (STC) and ensure compliance with local and state board policies. This individual will also develop policies and procedures relating to all fiscal operations.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership for the administration of all fiscal operations of STC, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, and financial reporting, and ensures compliance with local and state board policies.
• Develops and implements financial strategies to support institutional priorities
• Develops policies and procedures relating to all fiscal operations.
• Supervises all accounts receivable, accounts payable, auxiliary operations, and personnel, fostering a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous improvement
• Develops and monitors annual budget and associated reporting procedures.
• Supervises the operations and maintenance of facilities and related personnel.
• Communicates fiscal policies and procedures to students, faculty, and staff.
• Manages the preparation and presentation of financial statements and reports to the President and Sioux Falls School Board
• Supervises transactions and reports required by the Sioux Falls School District and State of South Dakota.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Position Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Experience: Seven years of progressively responsible accounting and supervisory experience with government, fund, or public accounting experience required. Knowledge and experience of school auxiliary services operations and negotiation experience preferred.
• Other requirements:
• Computer skills: Ability to use email systems, word processing, and spreadsheet software
• Encourage change and innovative ideas within the organization and assist employees who may need help with adjusting to any changes that occur
• Communication: ability to actively listen and to effectively communicate with others through written and oral communication
• Leadership: ability to make decisions, delegate tasks, be innovative, negotiate, problem solve, build teams through coaching and development, resolve conflicts, hold yourself and other accountable, and work under pressure.
• Business acumen: ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues that include understanding accounting information, preparing, and managing budgets, and making sound, long-term, organizational development decisions
• Diversity oriented: Ability to collaborate effectively with people regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, or job type
• Strategic planning: ability to develop and achieve short and long-term goals for the organization

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: CPA preferred

Physical Demands and Work Environment

General office environment with standard office equipment. Lighting and temperature are adequate. Moderate noise levels typical of an office environment due to staff and student conversations and noise from office equipment. Additional equipment associated with ancillary instruction may be available and may have effect on lighting, sound, and temperature. Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions when traveling to other locations.

Southeast Tech offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including: health care, Flexible Spending Account, dental care, life insurance, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement, holidays, paid time off, and sick leave.

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