POSITION OVERVIEW: The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

 Position Summary: Under limited supervision, direct the centralized fiscal and related functions of the university branch campus and responsible for the day-to-day management of an extensive, comprehensive, and complex business management program.

Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Oversight of the following functions: budgetary control, accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashiers, inventory control, mail room and payroll.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to govern these functions.
• Responsible for complete, accurate, and timely presentation of financial records including development of year-end audited financial statements with System Controller.
• Plan and coordinate University Branch Campus year-end closing process and coordinate with System Controller.
• Work with external auditor, financial institutions, Higher Education Department, Legislative Committees, Department of Finance and Administration, and the Office of the State Auditor to provide financial information.
• Serve on campus-wide committees and confer with the administrators and the University community on internal controls, fiscal, operational, and administrative problems and develop workable solutions.
• Implement GASB standards pertaining to the University Branch Campus.
• Complete annual reporting to outside agencies (IPEDS, HLC, FAC, etc.).
• Select, supervise, and evaluate professional and support staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements:

A bachelor's degree with emphasis in accounting and a minimum of seven years of accounting / supervisory experience which has included substantial responsibilities in the major functional areas involved in the financial and general business management of a university or business. Directly related higher education experience and CPA/Master's preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of account and cash management principles and/or procedures.
• Strategic business planning and business management skills.
• Knowledge of governmental fund accounting.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Skill in safeguarding, organizing resources and establishing priorities.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and/or projections.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and

developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and/or accounting applications. Banner software knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of budgeting and fiscal management principles and procedures.