Associate Vice President, Finance and Accounting Services at Collin College in McKinney, Texas

Job Description:

Primary Location:3452 Spur 399, McKinney, Texas, 75069We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
Job Summary:Manage key personnel and functions in the business office including payroll, accounting, grants and contracts, and financial aid. Provide backup responsibilities for AVP-Financial Services.
Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or manage preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and various support schedules. Provide information as necessary for annual audit of District's financial statements.


• Participate in the preparation and review of external District financial reports such as the All College Funds Expenditure Report, Integrated Post Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Financial Survey, Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG), and various other state and federal reports.


• Assist in formulating and developing financial policies and procedures. Implement and maintain internal control procedures relating to accounting functions.


• Monitor financial transactions and resulting reports and ensure that requirements for Collin College policies, state and federal regulations and standards for generally accounting principles are identified, established, and maintained.


• Supervise key personnel within assigned areas including selecting, training, evaluating, and providing staff development. Areas include accounting, budgets, grants/contracts, banking, and payroll.


• Develop investment strategy and recommend investment options for all district funds including banking and depository contracts.


• Coordinate the District's annual budget development process and the production of all budget development reports, including participating in the development, analysis, and review of revenue and expenditure projections and ensuring consistent application of budgets between campuses/auxiliary accounts.


• Oversee district-wide risk management program, which includes assisting in bid specification preparation and making recommendations for all property, liability, and casualty insurance.


• Upgrade and maintain Financial and Payroll systems

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.


• Perform all duties to maintain all standards in accordance with College policies, procedures, and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of local, state, and federal financial laws


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)


• Knowledge of community college accounting


• Knowledge of business office processes and procedures


• Knowledge of financial systems


• Knowledge of employee duties


• Knowledge of computers and related software


• Knowledge of CB and the OMB reporting requirements


• Knowledge of Public Funds Investment Act and investments


• Knowledge of computerized accounting and Banner


• Analytical skills


• Verbal and written communication skills


• Problem solving skills


• Time management skills


• Ability to listen with objectivity


• Ability to negotiate


• Ability to motivate employees


• Ability to respond to VP queries


• Ability to make recommendations based on sound data


• Ability to resolve conflicts


• Ability to assess efficient use of resources


• Ability to evaluate estimates

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Positions in this class typically require talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Little physical effort required.


Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution required. Doctorate degree from an accredited institution preferred.
Five (5) years of directly related higher education administrator level experience and two (2) years of supervisory experience required.


Licenses and Certifications

CPA desired


**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$125,292.00
Hiring Maximum$150,350.40

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**
Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law. Apply Now