Functions as the Chief Financial Officer of the region. Plans and administers regional annual budgets. Oversees the business area, including bookstore and payroll. Works with team to prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end expenditure and income reports. Guarantees proper fiscal procedures and solvency. Reviews fiscal impact of each academic program and each administrative unit, and provides analysis to Chancellor and to all deans, directors and division chairs. Works with Chancellor and leadership team to review and analyze all parts and processes of organization such as but not limited to: programs, sites, workforce role vs. transfer vs. dual credit. Serves on the Chancellor’s Regional Cabinet and provides fiscal information and analysis to effectively implement a financial plan in support of the strategic action plan. Coordinates financial efforts with the system’s Central Office and works with President’s team on strategic planning and implementation. Administers statewide and regional financial policies and procedures.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Customer Service Overriding Expectation:
• Demonstrate a strong customer service and/or student advocacy through a positive attitude of approachability, adaptability, strong problem-solving and desire to identify and support student success.
• Engage in behaviors that create an inclusive environment in which all people are valued and supported.
• Go beyond the easiest or surface answer for a student, or an internal or external customer, and get to the root cause of the problem, question or issue to solve it as quickly and professionally as possible.
Accounting / Finance
• Serves on the Regional Cabinet and provides fiscal information and analysis about programs, services and activities to effectively implement a financial plan in support of the strategic plan.
• Assures assessment of functional area needs, investigates and develops alternative strategies, establishes priorities and goals, recommends implementation activities, and evaluates progress.
• Determines staffing needs and assures training, development, and evaluation of administrative and support staff necessary for the efficient operation of each area.
• Assures compliance with College policies and procedures.
• Oversees the development and administration of budgets for each functional area, and prioritizes and recommends expenditures to the Chancellor and Regional Board of Trustees.
• Plans and prepares the annual capital and operating budgets. Establishes regional utilities budget and leases. Provides Financial Analysis and interpretation of such. Maintains necessary budgetary controls per College policies and practices.
• Works with team to prepare P/L statements/reports for each academic program area and all administrative units on a monthly, quarterly and year-end basis.
• Works with the Chancellor in the development of comprehensive analyses of programs, services, facilities and activities.
• Verifies the accuracy of all restricted budgets in coordination with Sponsored Program Department at Central Office.
• Works with team to prepare monthly, quarterly and year end expenditure and income reports.
• Oversee revenue collection and write offs.
• Forecasts future income and expense flows
• Works with the Chief of Staff on the Anderson Campus to develop and monitor effective purchasing and material management procedures and controls.
• Oversees financial aspect of auxiliary services including the bookstore, food services operation and conference center.
• Works with President’s office on statewide strategy planning and implementation.
• Participates in major campus events such as, but not limited to, the commencement ceremony.
The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.
Salary Range: $100,000-$115,000.00
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Bachelor’s Degree in a business discipline or public administration required.
• Prior supervisory experience required
• Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to listen to customer needs and translate those needs to actionable academic and business steps.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Team player and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Related Master’s degree, CPA, or CMA preferred
• Experience with the state budgeting system for higher education
• Prior experience in higher education
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.
