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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Salary
$125,000.00 – $155,000.00 Annually
Location
Natchitoches, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
999970
Department
Northwestern State University
Opening Date
08/08/2023
- Description
- Benefits
Supplemental Information
Northwestern State University’s Office of Business Affairs is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The successful candidate must have strong business skills. Also, they must be able to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with all members of the NSU community. It is essential for the successful candidate to be able to address all business and personnel matters in a professional, composed, and effective manner.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
To Apply:Submit a letter of application, resume, a copy of your transcript(s), and complete contact information (name, nature of professional relationship, phone number, email address) for three professional references to:[email protected]
The successful candidate will be subject to a background check, as a condition of employment.
NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION (FULL DISCLOSURE)
It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of Northwestern State University to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on job related standards and must comply with the principles of equal employment opportunity.
In keeping with this policy, the University will continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status. All personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, training, and education are administered without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
The University is committed to equal opportunity for student success by providing access to educational programs, tuition assistance, and social and recreational activities for all students without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or retirement status.
Additionally, the University provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups.
Student complaints or inquiries related to Title IX should be directed to the Director of Student Advocacy and Title IX Coordinator, Julie Powell (318-357-5570), Room 308 of the Friedman Student Union or email [email protected] . Employee Title IX issues should be directed to the Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .
In accordance with Section 35.106 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), all participants, applicants, organizations, and interested individuals are advised and notified that the ADA Coordinator for Northwestern State University for facilities is the Director of University Affairs, Jennifer Kelly (318-357-4300), located in New Fine Arts, 104 Central Avenue, Ste. 102 or email [email protected] . For student academic services, contact the Director of Access and Disability Support, Taylor Camidge (318-357-5460) located in Room 108-C Watson Memorial Library or email [email protected] . For faculty/staff accommodations and services, contact Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Human Resources, Veronica M. Biscoe (318-357-6359), Room 111 Caspari Hall or email [email protected] .
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in accounting, business, or related field or a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related filed with 10+ years work experience as a CFO or Finance Director.
- Three to five years of experience in a supervisory role in a university business office, or combination of education and experience commensurate with the requirements of the position.
Required Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with University faculty, staff, administrators, and governing boards.
- Experience in operational and strategic planning, policy development, and financial analysis
- Ability to effectively communicate ideas and information in written and oral format to administrative staff, professional colleagues, governing boards, and the general public in large or small group settings.
Job Concepts
Reports to: University President
This administrative position is responsible for managing the business and financial services of the University. This position exists to be an enabler or supporter for other administrators and department heads, helping them determine how to accomplish their objectives and thereby providing a supportive foundation for organizational success. As the University’s CFO, this position provides collaborative financial management leadership for the University; ensures the short and long-term fiscal health of the University; oversees the business practices of the University; and ensures that the budget is linked to and supports the University’s strategic plans.
Duties And Responsibilities
Financial Reporting and Planning
- Prepares and maintains long-term financial forecasts for all of the University’s funds.
- Monitors both short and long-term internal and external financial and operational developments to ensure that forecasts are current and accurate.
- Contributes to the University meeting its strategic objectives by assisting administrators and department heads in conducting financial analysis of current and proposed activities.
- Monitors the University’s financial condition and provides budget information to budget supervisors. Oversees preparation of quarterly financial statements for the University. Reports the financial condition of the University to the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors, and the University President and administrators on a regular basis.
- Establishes, coordinates, maintains, and systematically review the process for financial evaluation of the University’s instructional and non-instructional programs and activities; serves as a resource to University personnel in determining the cost effectiveness of current and proposed initiatives.
Budget Preparation
- Oversees preparation of the annual budget whereby organizational needs are identified, consensus on priorities is obtained, and translates the consensus into a financial plan.
- Develops procedures that integrate business and strategic planning into the annual budget process.
- Monitors external events and developments to ensure that budget preparation incorporates the most current information.
Investment, Cash and Debt Management
- Monitors cash flow. Oversees investment activities to ensure appropriate supply of cash at highest yield on idle funds while complying with statutory limitations on types of investments.
- Serves as an advocate for the University with rating agencies to ensure the highest possible rating.
- Coordinates and monitors debt issuance with external financial advisors, bond counsel, etc.
- Ensures the timely collection of all accounts receivable.
- Monitors cash reserves to provide maximum practical protection.
Business Services
- Provides oversight and advice regarding University financial risk.
- Coordinates the purchasing activities of the University, including contract management.
- Ensures that the University follows financial regulatory, legal, administrative, contractual, procedural, and accounting standards.
General Supervision and Management
- Helps others be productive, grow professionally, and meet the needs of the University.
- Identifies, recommends, and implements appropriate/necessary training and professional development for self and staff reporting to the position.
- Practices continuous improvement; conducts and oversees work activity to increase efficiency of and improve the effectiveness and productivity of assigned areas.
Public and Intergovernmental Relations
- Serves as an advocate for the University’s interests.
- Represents the university by speaking to and making presentations to external groups who have the capacity to influence/affect the university’s successes.
- Maintains positive and productive relationships with federal, state, and local officials who interface with the University.
Service
- Collaborates with other administrators and department heads; serves as an internal consultant.
- Provides leadership to assigned areas by focusing planning and execution to help university management and the organization succeed and improve productivity, particularly by providing stakeholders with effective information, support systems, resources, and business solutions.
- Creates and maintains a customer service culture, program, orientation and focus for assigned areas. Monitors departmental activities and customer satisfaction with service delivery; identifies and implements appropriate improvement measures.
Other
- Supports University-wide management activities and contributes to their success. Serves as an advocate for and representative of management’s interests and position.
- Represents, explains, and advocates management’s position when interacting with others.
- Provides support and advice to the Northwestern State University Foundation in the areas of investments, financial management and fund raising.
- Identifies the need for changes in policies, procedures, and processes and takes initiative to implement within assigned area of responsibility or make recommendations for change to responsible party.
- Provides input into state and national legislative activities that impact higher education finance and the finances of the University.
- Assists the president in developing and interpreting data relating to student services to ensure programs correlate with community needs.
- Performs other related tasks as required.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Agency
State of Louisiana
Address
For agency contact information, please refer to
the supplemental information above.
Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802
Phone
(866) 783-5462
Website
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm
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