Vice President for Finance and Treasurer

Description

Position Title: Vice President for Finance and Treasurer

Reports to: President

Supervises: Assistant VP for Finance and Assistant Treasurer, Director of Financial Planning and Assistant Treasurer, Assistant VP for Financial Aid, Director of Bookstore, Director of Events and Conference Services, Outsourced Investment Services, Outsourced Insurance Services, and Outsourced Food Service.

The Position: The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer reports to the President and plays a central and pivotal role in developing and implementing Saint Vincent College's strategic, operational and financial plans. The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer is responsible for overseeing all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities for Saint Vincent College, in conjunction with the board of trustees and the audit, finance, and investment committees of the board. The position works closely with the archabbot/Chancellor, President, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Vice President Academic Affairs, Vice President for Strategic Engagement and Mission, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Relations, Dean of Admissions, Chief Information Officer, Office of Legal Counsel and Vice President for Marketing.

Specific Requirements and Responsibilities: The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer is responsible planning, directing, and controlling the accounting activities and reporting practices of Saint Vincent College Corporation (including the Seminary) with annual budget of $53 million including $32 million of financial aid, long-term investments of $150 million, short-term investments of $20 million, property of $120 million, long-term debt of $12 million plus demand notes with a maximum of $15.5 borrowing capacity ($6 million borrowed). In addition, The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer is responsible for the financial transactions and audit reports of The Archabbey (Includes the Wimmer Corporation and Saint Vincent Cemetery Corporation) and Benedictine Society Charitable Trust. These entities are related but separate not-for-profit organizations and are not consolidated in the financial statements of Saint Vincent College Corporation.

The Vice President for Finance and Treasurer is responsible for the following functions: cash management including cashier duties, endowment management, financial reporting, financial controls general accounting, payroll, taxation, financial planning, operating and capital budgeting and forecasting, student financial aid processing, student billing and collection, accounts payable, purchasing card, conference services, insurance services. The Vice President and Treasurer is responsible for all banking relationships, credit agency relationships and is the key liaison with our external auditors.

Qualifications and Experience: The successful candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in a related field and have at least 15 years of progressively responsible experience within finance administration, preferably in higher education or a similar complex organizational setting. The ideal candidate will hold a CPA and or an MBA or relevant advanced degree is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate is a dynamic, strategic, ethical, mature leader, able to build and nurture a strong team that is focused on excellence, accountability, customer service and efficiency. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills and an understanding of the importance of collaboration, open communication and transparency in this highly progressive environment.

All positions require the incumbent to be able to fully embrace the unique mission and identity of the College as a Catholic, Benedictine liberal arts and sciences institution. Saint Vincent College is committed to diversity and encourages applicants from all qualified candidates. Saint Vincent College is committed to building a diversified and competent population of faculty and staff, and encourages applications from women and minorities. Saint Vincent is an equal opportunity employer.

PLEASE NOTE: Background checks will be performed on all new hires. Employment is conditional upon satisfactory background checks and clearances.

About the Organization Saint Vincent College is an educational community rooted in the tradition of the Catholic faith, the heritage of Benedictine monasticism, and the love of values inherent in the liberal approach to life and learning. Our mission is to provide quality undergraduate and graduate education for men and women to enable them to integrate their professional aims with the broader purposes of human life. The programs, activities, and encounters that make up student life at Saint Vincent College encourages the intellectual gifts, professional aptitudes and personal aspirations of students to mature harmoniously.

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.