Strategic Finance Leader & Controller

capital; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Family education benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Free parking

Job summary

Capital University seeks an Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance and Controller to lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting for the university. The role combines AVP responsibilities with comprehensive controller duties to ensure accurate financial records and regulatory compliance.

The position directs annual budgets, analyzes trends, and provides information to executives for strategic decision-making, while supervising the Finance Office and coordinating reporting to

Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of institutional budget policy, public finance, and higher education financial reporting.
• Analytical abilities and skills to address complex budget issues.
• Ability to develop and implement creative and innovative budget strategies.
• Ability to lead, work in teams, facilitate meetings, and build consensus.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Sophisticated user of information technology.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs the annual institutional budgeting process; analyzes budget and actual trends.
• Interprets and communicates budget results to a variety of constituencies, including the Board of Trustees, President and University Officers, and the University Faculty Budget & Planning Committee.
• Coordinates the internal strategic budgeting process to ensure compatibility with institutional goals and objectives.
• Works closely with the VP for Business & Finance to develop and present management information for financial analysis.
• Develops budgets, policies, and guidelines to support long-term financial modeling and strategic planning.
• Directs studies and analyses of budget and planning information for senior decision-makers.
• Supervises various campus services and supports law school financial requirements.

Skills

Budget policy

Public finance

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Leadership

IT proficiency

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Ellucian Colleague ERP

Job description

Capital University seeks an Assistant Vice President for Business & Finance and Controller to lead budgeting, financial planning, and reporting for the university. The role combines AVP responsibilities with comprehensive controller duties to ensure accurate financial records and regulatory compliance.

The position directs annual budgets, analyzes trends, and provides information to executives for strategic decision-making, while supervising the Finance Office and coordinating reporting to