Provides leadership in all aspects of accounting, general ledger, special projects, financial analysis and fiscal management.  Administers college-wide accounting and financial service functions in an efficient manner that will ensure timely reporting of accurate data.  Additional responsibilities include planning, organizing, directing staff, and controlling all phases of Accounting, Financial and Fiscal reporting, Student Accounting, Grants Reporting and Financial Compliance, Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Travel and Auxiliary Services of the College.

Typical Essential Duties

• Evaluates, formulates, recommends, and administers Board Rules related to functions stated herein;
• Serves as advisor to the President, Vice President of Administration, Finance & Technology and other college leaders in developing and implementing the financial plan for achieving the mission, strategic directions and institutional objectives of the college;
• Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Vice President of Administration, Finance & Technology in the areas of financial accountability, as required;
• Oversees the development and analysis of all college financial reports and recommends actions based on trends and forecasts;
• Prepares and/or is responsible for financial reports, including special reports, required by The Florida College System;
• Coordinates financial audits from state, Federal or other external entities, and coordinates management responses and corrective actions to audit reports and findings working closely with the President, Vice President of Administration, Finance & Technology and other staff;
• Responsible for the coordination and accuracy of the college’s accounting operations;
• Provides, improves, and maintains controls for all college accounting functions;
• Designs and develops controls and procedures to ensure that the functionality and internal controls needed by the College are incorporated within to promote efficient and effective operations;
• Directs the banking and cash management functions, the disbursement of student financial aid, and provides process management direction to the campus business offices;
• Coordinates accounting and reporting systems with Information Systems staff for the college, including providing functional support of system implementation and testing;
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing with students, faculty, staff, administrators, other institutional peers and non-campus customers to build consensus, explain financial and related information, resolve issues and ensure positive public relations with stakeholders;
• Oversees procurement of products, materials, services and supplies;
• Oversees college’s auxiliary services including a Facilities Rental Program for revenue generation to assist the college’s bottom line.

This classification is responsible for providing complex and senior level direction to the activities of an assigned administrative related department or program.  Incumbents work in an administrative related department or function which enables the College to function fiscally, operationally, or administratively.  Incumbents will develop strategies to accomplish College-wide goals, implement policies and procedures, and develop and monitor an assigned budget.  Incumbents perform management level work for their assigned departments or functions, only performing analysis or professional level work if necessary.