Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration (Financial Admin Leader)

Company: Indiana University
Location: Richmond
Posted on: September 30, 2024

Job Description:

DepartmentBUSINESS MANAGER (EA-BUSM-IUEAA)Department InformationIndiana University East, a regional campus of Indiana University, offers residents of eastern Indiana, western Ohio and beyond a broad range of bachelor's degrees, selected master's degrees and certificates through its traditional main campus in Richmond, on-campus sites, and online program options.Indiana University East values a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and intellectual perspectives among its faculty, staff, and students. The campus is dedicated to being a strong partner in enhancing the educational, cultural, and economic development of the region it serves through community and civic engagement.The Office of Administration and Finance is comprised of several departments which provide a variety of support services to the entire campus community. These departments include Finance and Administration , Physical Facilities , The Den, and Auxiliaries. The Vice Chancellor serves as the primary liaison to Human Resources and IU Police. Job SummaryDepartment-Specific Responsibilities

• Directs leadership staff who provide supervision to financial administration teams.
• Establishes long-term business plans.
• Responsible for escalated operational issues.
• Determines overall budget for financial administration teams.
• Develops business relationships across the university and externally.
• Drives innovation and excellence within the area of financial administration.
• Serves as a member of the IU East collaborative senior leadership team, providing key perspectives and counsel.
• Serves on campus committees as needed and represents the campus to various and diverse individuals and groups, including local government officials and community business and civic leaders.
• Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Financial Administration areas including fiscal, policy, and internal control management.
• Serves as the senior financial campus liaison to the Associate Vice President of Regional Campuses and Online Education to coordinate operations.
• Supervises and monitors the finance staff and budgets for the IU East campus; reviews and makes recommendations for expenditures.
• Implements personnel actions as required for area of responsibility.General Responsibilities
  • Directs the daily and long-term financial and/or administrative operations of multiple university units or an unusually large multi-faceted academic, research, and teaching department within a school or college.
  • Responsible for accuracy, timelines, and the general integrity of the Financial Administration family, and fiscal, policy, and internal control management.
  • Creates annual revenue and expenditure budget for a large school/college. Develops budgetary policies and procedures.
  • Develops models and provides recommendations to executive leadership for resource allocations and to enhance financial performance.
  • Develops and introduces growth strategies and identifies risks.
  • Monitors division and campus budgets and reports any significant deviations from approved budgets.
  • Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity.
  • Directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds.
  • Develops, plans, and directs special projects, which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services.
  • Provides leadership and direction through other managers.
  • May oversee and direct variety of human resources activities including employment, labor relations, benefits, training, and classification for unit(s)/campus.QualificationsCombinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. EDUCATIONRequired
    • Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or related fieldPreferred
      • Master's degreeWORK EXPERIENCERequired
        • 5 years related functional experience
        • 3 years of management experience in related fieldSKILLSRequired
          • Proficient communication skills
          • Maintains a high degree of professionalism
          • Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
          • Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
          • Excellent organizational skills
          • Excellent collaboration and team building skills
          • Effectively coaches and delivers constructive feedback
          • Instills commitment to organizational goals
          • Demonstrates excellent judgment and decision making skills
          • Effective conflict management skills
          • Builds and manages effective teams
          • Effective leadership skills
          • Ability to represent the company with external constituents
          • Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion
          • Experience using large scale financial platforms in and/or for a variety of financial operations
          • Advanced ability to interpret financial documents from an accounting, policy, and practice perspective
          • Experience in project management, user-testing, and implementation and/or development of financial structures, policies, and procedures
          • Intermediate accounting skills and an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
          • Ability to mine data from multiple sources and integrate into usable formats
          • Ability to clearly present material and make it accessible to a variety of audiences
          • Ability to understand and interpret financial policies, regulations, and pertinent state/federal laws
          • Advanced knowledge of financial statements and different budgetary models; ability to apply in different situations
          • Knowledge of human resources laws and procedures as related to managing staff; Knowledge and understanding of the importance of mentors and mentorships
          • Demonstrates ability to create workable solutions from broad concepts and ideas, projections, forecasting, and long term planningWorking Conditions / DemandsThis role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.Work LocationIU East CampusRichmond, IndianaAdvertised Salary$110,000 - $138,000 per year based upon with experienceBenefits OverviewFor full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:
            • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
            • Dental insurance
            • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
            • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
            • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
            • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
            • Tuition benefit for IU classes
            • 10 paid holidays per year
            • Generous Paid Time Off
            • Paid Parental Leave
            • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.Job ClassificationCareer Level: StrategicFLSA: ExemptJob Function: FinanceJob Family: Financial AdministrationClick here to learn more about Indiana University's Job Framework.Posting DisclaimerThis posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.If you wish to include a cover letter, you may include it with your resume when uploading attachments.Equal Employment OpportunityIndiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.Campus Safety and SecurityThe Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for all Indiana University campuses, is available online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing IU Public Safety at iups@iu.edu or by visiting IUPD.Contact UsRequest SupportTelephone: 812-856-1234

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