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Posted: 08-Oct-24
Location: Fredonia, New York
Salary: $165,000 - $198,000
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Internal Number: 181840
The Vice President for Finance and Administration is responsible for the strategic leadership over the University's fiscal management and Division of Finance and Administration. SUNY Fredonia is at a crucial period as we work to rebuild enrollment and align resources with strategic priorities. This requires strong leadership, vision, and oversight in these areas, in partnership with the executive leadership team, to ensure the University continues an upward trajectory during difficult economic times and secure a strong future for the institution. As a member of the President's Cabinet, the VPFA will be positioned to effect change and influence policies in this regard.
As a manager of crucial operations areas, the VPFA will provide leadership to the Finance and Administration team, including developing others to lead and partner with the Finance and Administration leadership team to find creative solutions regarding processes and staffing for efficiency and effectiveness, as well as succession planning. A deep understanding of the public sector/unions is also vital to success.
The Vice President for Finance and Administration leads a division in ensuring fiscal management and facilities management across the institution. In addition, the VPFA oversees the Faculty Student Association--the auxiliary services corporation with responsibility for food service, vending, and bookstore operations.
The Division of Finance and Administration currently consists of:
- University Accounting
- Purchasing
- Student Accounting
- Revenue Accounting
- Budget
- Payroll Services
- Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability
- Facilities Planning & Services
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- University Services
- Internal Control
Reporting to the President, the Vice President for Finance and Administration will:
- Serve as the Chief Financial Officer of SUNY Fredonia
- Serve as the key advisor to the President on all matters related to SUNY Fredonia's budget as their primary job function.
- Support SUNY Fredonia's mission, vision, and values through effective structure, policies, and services to promote and sustain a culture of evidence, assessment, improvement, quality, and celebration of accomplishments.
- Provide strategic vision and leadership for the Division of Finance & Administration to find creative solutions and new ideas within the parameters of a public/union environment.
- Provide oversight and stewardship of fiscal, university, and facilities resources.
- Supervise, support, mentor, and foster the professional development of staff in the Division of Finance & Administration and help identify succession planning solutions for long-term stability of the division. Must be comfortable with providing clear, in-person feedback and discussion.
- Ensure quality service from all departments in Finance & Administration.
- Promote a culture of data-informed assessment and evaluation of programs and services in the Division of Finance & Administration.
- Formulate and communicate short-term and long-range goals for the division that reflect the campus' strategic plan
- Work collaboratively to implement Fredonia's multiyear Strategic Enrollment Management Plan.
- Coordinate the campus's capital master planning and energy master planning programs.
- Prioritize projects in consultation with campus leadership.
- Collaborate with University Advancement in fundraising efforts and on the campus capital campaign; advocate for state funding.
- Lead the division in efforts to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion among faculty, staff, and students.
- Represent the Finance & Administration Division and the campus at SUNY meetings and other events as requested by the President; work closely with SUNY System Finance, State University Construction Fund, SUNY Counsel, and University Audit Offices.
- Stay up-to-date in the fields of finance & administration.
- Promote the work of Finance & Administration across all campus divisions, in the system, and beyond; work effectively within the 64-campus SUNY system.
- Contribute to a vision of environmental sustainability and responsible environmental stewardship.
- Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession.
- Be aware of, understand, and follow all SUNY and university policies.
- Maintain confidentiality, as appropriate, according to law or policy, of information acquired in the work of the University.
- Work closely and proactively with the leadership of FSA to be innovative and entrepreneurial in providing the services sought by today's students; work closely and proactively with the leadership of FSA to position the organization for enhanced financial success.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
This is a full-time, Management Confidential position, beginning 2/3/25 with an annual salary of $165,000 - $198,000, commensurate with experience.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or closely related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
- Significant experience with long-range strategic financial planning for a complex organization.
- Significant experience with long-range strategic facilities planning for a complex organization.
- Significant knowledge and experience interpreting financial information and presenting it to various audiences in a way that enhances strategic decision making.
- Supervisory experience (minimum 5 years) over a large and diverse team, including direct supervision and performance management.
- Significant experience (minimum 5 years) holding progressively responsible positions in finance & administration.
- A demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the division and university.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Executive leadership experience in public higher education finance and budgeting, including implementing initiatives that contribute to the sustainability of a university.
- An MBA or a master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, management, or closely related area from an accredited institution of higher education.
- CFA or CPA designation.
- Supervisory experience (minimum 10 years) over a large and diverse team, including direct supervision and performance management.
- Significant experience (minimum 10 years) holding progressively responsible positions in finance & administration.
- Experience with higher education budgetary processes and operational and accountability measures.
- Experience with New York State budgetary processes and operational and accountability measures.
- Experience as an administrator in a public/union environment.
- Ability to provide financial modeling and forecasting.
- Demonstrated history of developing sustainable public-private partnerships.
- Demonstration of creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in revenue generation.
- Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.