Associate Vice President, Finance

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University seeks an Associate Vice President, Finance to oversee the general ledger, reporting, cash management, EKU Foundation operations, audits and overall financial management for the university. Leadership of budget for auxiliary services and contracts is included.

Requires a BS in Accounting/Finance; MBA/CPA preferred, and 5+ years in higher education or governmental finance. Exempt, full-time position based at the Richmond Campus with standard university benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or related field is required.
• MBA and/or CPA is preferred.
• Five years or more of relevant experience in college/university or governmental finance/operations.

Responsibilities

• 50% - maintain the University’s general ledger, trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, and cash management; oversee EKU Foundation operations and audits.
• 30% - provide financial/budget oversight and guidance to auxiliary services.
• 20% - oversee university contracts and administrative units; duties defined as needed.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget oversight

GAAP knowledge

Cash management

Education

B.S. in Accounting/Finance

MBA/CPA preferred

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Title

Associate Vice President, Finance

Position Type

Fulltime Staff

Search Type

External - minimum 7 days

Department

01R000 - Sr VP for Finance and CFO

Division

4R0000 - Financial Affairs

Position Location

Richmond Campus

Driver Classification

University Driver

FLSA

Exempt

Schedule Type

Full Time (37.5 hrs per week or more)

Posted Salary Grade

Exempt - G30

Retirement

KTRS

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The AVP, Finance responsible for analysis and assistance with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, cash management services, EKU Foundation operations, financial audits and overall financial management and budget. Responsible for financial/budget oversight and guidance to all auxiliary service operations. Overall management of many University business contracts and administrative units. Select duties will be more defined.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: B.S. Degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other business related, relevant field is required. An MBA and/or CPA is preferred.

Experience: Five years or more of appropriate, applicable experience in college/university or governmental business services/operations; and/or administration.

Job Duties

• 50% - Responsible for analysis and assistance with the maintenance of the University’s general ledger trial balance, revenue/expenditure reporting, cash management services, EKU Foundation operations, financial audits and overall financial management and budget. - (Essential)
• 30% - Responsible for financial/budget oversight and guidance to all auxiliary service operations. - (Essential)
• 20% - Overall management of many University business contracts and administrative units. Select duties will be more defined. - (Essential)

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.