Vice President for Finance and Facilities - Administrator 12

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

About The Position

Serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the University, provides leadership and is responsible for overall direction and control of many of the University financial, campus safety and facility functions. A key individual in planning for the University’s future, monitoring its present, and reviewing its past.

Requirements

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or closely related field.
Seven or more years of progressively responsible finance or accounting experience.
Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication.
Proficient in the use of accounting and budgeting, cost and financial analysis, financial planning, forecasting, cash flow oversight, and financial reporting.
Effectiveness in formulating, interpreting, analyzing, and explaining administrative policies, procedures, law, and reports to various constituencies.
Ability to present information university-wide in understandable terms that provides realistic picture of the financial state of the university.
Leadership experience managing financial teams or units.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM), or other relevant certifications
Experience in higher education, K-12 education, or government
Experience leading transformational change
Knowledgeable in physical plant operations, planning, construction, and remodeling.
Knowledgeable in campus safety and security issues.
Experience in the Minnesota State System
Experience utilizing the Workday system
Knowledge in the operations of educational institutions and/or government funded operations.

Benefits

11 paid Holidays
Vacation Time
Sick Time
six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500)
Pension Plan
457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options
pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts
employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability
professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents