Finance AVP - Strategic Leader & Budget Expert

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Teaneck Township (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 160.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Fairleigh Dickinson University invites applications for the Associate Vice President for Finance at the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. The role leads accounting, reporting, budgeting, procurement, audit coordination, tax and compliance for the Finance Division.

Reporting to the VP for Finance and Treasurer, you will translate strategy into practical processes, oversee forecasts, and drive strong internal controls while managing staff and partnering on strategic initiatives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• CPA certification required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum eight years of progressive accounting, budgeting, or financial management experience with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, budgeting, forecasting.
• Experience with enterprise financial systems, especially Ellucian, and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and staff development skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and manage risk with sound judgment.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion; valid driver’s license for travel.
• Background check required before hire.

Aufgaben

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Finance Division, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, and procurement.
• Translate financial strategy into disciplined processes and reliable forecasts.
• Lead annual budget development, long-range planning, and scenario analyses.
• Collaborate with the VP for Finance to support strategic initiatives and partnerships.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

CPA certification

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Ellucian ERP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Fairleigh Dickinson University invites applications for the Associate Vice President for Finance at the Metropolitan Campus in Teaneck, NJ. The role leads accounting, reporting, budgeting, procurement, audit coordination, tax and compliance for the Finance Division.

Reporting to the VP for Finance and Treasurer, you will translate strategy into practical processes, oversee forecasts, and drive strong internal controls while managing staff and partnering on strategic initiatives.