VP Administration and Chief Financial Officer

William Woods; Fulton (MO); Sur place; USD 180 000 - 260 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

William Woods University in Fulton, Missouri, seeks a seasoned Chief Financial Officer to lead all financial functions, set policies, and drive strategic direction across accounting, budgeting, tax, and risk management. The CFO will oversee the Business Office and Student Financial Services, ensuring strong controls and compliant financial operations.

The role involves presenting annual budgets, forecasting, and collaborating with the President’s Cabinet to steer the university’s financial

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in financial and operational management, preferably in higher education.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic management and financial leadership for the university.
• Oversee the Business Office and Student Financial Services; manage budgeting, reporting, payroll, purchasing, tax compliance and related processes.
• Plan and present annual budget and forecasts; adapt to external changes and trends.
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and effective controls.
• Lead investments and endowment management under Board guidelines.
• Collaborate with the President and Senior Leadership to set direction and policy.

Connaissances

Strategic leadership

Financial management

Executive communication

Policy development

Formation

Master’s Degree

Outils

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Description du poste

Job Type: This is a full time, exempt position.

General Description:

The CFO is the chief financial officer responsible for developing the university’s overall financial policies and setting the strategic direction of all financial functions including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, and tax.The CFO ensures that proper financial controls are in place and that financial transactions support the overall business strategy while conforming with all applicable laws and regulations.

The CFO is also the chief business officer responsible for the leadership of the Business Office and Student Financial Services.Responsibilities include setting divisional strategy for these areas, defining vision and strategy while providing direction and focus.

WWU provides employees and their dependents with an opportunity to enroll in undergraduate, masters or doctoral coursework for credit at the university at a free or reduced cost. Employees interested in undergraduate degrees are eligible upon completion of three months of service. Masters or doctoral (including EDS) level degrees begins upon completion of six months of service.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic management and overall financial leadership to the university
• Management of the Student Financial Services and the Business Office, including financial management and reporting, budget and forecast preparation and control, payroll oversight, purchasing, fiscal record management, tax compliance, and systems and processes related to eh disbursement of funds.
• Plans, coordinates, and presents the annual university budget and ongoing forecasting, adjusting the direction to the university and updates throughout the year.
• Implements appropriate fiscal contingency planning and ensures the university is responsive to external changes and trends.
• Prepares long-range projections to manage a financial strategy.
• Ensures timely and accurate financial reporting
• Develops policy and support systems for the management of university investments and financials.
• Member of the President’s Cabinet and other operational committees as determined by the President
• Superior aptitude for financial management, accounting, auditing and analytics, understands financial complexities and manages budgets on sound principles.
• Proficient in a wide variety of administrative and education technologies applicable to a comprehensive higher education entity
• Administers all phases of the financial and budgeted processes of the university.
• Manages and reviews the investment of the endowment and the funds subject to the guidelines and limitations prescribed by the President and the Board of Trustees
• Other duties as assigned by the President.
• Commitment to excellence, demonstrated ability to work both independently, within a team environment, and to work collaboratively across campus to lead the university’s annual budget process.
• Excellent analytic and quantitative skills combined with an ability to write well and effectively communicate financial information.
• Collaborative leadership style that ensures the university’s commitment to superior financial management.

Position Requirements:

• Master’s Degree Required
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in financial and operational management, preferably in higher education required.
• Organization, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills with a willingness and ability to listen actively.

Typical Physical Demands:

• Ability to climb several flights of stairs several times each day.
• Ability to lift, push or pull up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to speak and read English fluently.
• Ability to hear.
• Ability to travel.
• Must possess a valid Missouri driver’s license and adhere to the WWU vehicle policy.

Work Schedule:

This is a non-exempt position, 40+ hours per week, 12-month position. Occasional evening or weekend hours during special events on campus is required.

William Woods University promotes a student-centered learning environment valuing inclusion, creativity, and intellectual inquiry. Focused on professions-oriented education, we prepare learners for success.

William Woods University is an independent institution chartered by the State of Missouri with main campus facilities in Fulton, MO. It has been operating continuously since 1870, taking its current form as a coeducational university with undergraduate and graduate programs in 1993.Today, William Woods draws approximately 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 35 states and approximately 11 foreign countries. William Woods has been ranked as a Top 100 Midwest University by U.S. News and World Report, and has been recognized for the quality and affordability of its online degree programs.With a full liberal arts curriculum, William Woods also offers a strong professional tradition, with nationally ranked programs in Equestrian Studies and American Sign Language. Its graduate education program figures strongly in the administration and leadership of Missouri's state school system.William Woods University is governed by a self-perpetuating board of trustees, and remains committed to serving the public good by helping students link intellectual development with the responsibilities of citizenship and professional life.

William Woods University is an Equal Opportunity Employer