Assistant Vice President for Business & FinanceController at Fort Valley State University

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Assistant Vice President for Business and Finance/Controller.Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.JOB SUMMARY:This position is responsible for overseeing the universitys financial reporting operations and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. The individual in this role also serves as a key advisor and assumes responsibilities in the absence of the Vice President for Business and Finance.Priority Deadline: June 15 2025 Applications submitted by this date will receive full consideration. However the position will remain open until filled.ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares timely and accurate financial reports including the Annual Financial Report the Budgetary Compliance Report (1) IPEDS the Annual Expenditure Report and other annual quarterly and monthly reports.Researches and remains familiar with Governmental Accounting Standards Board guidelines and generally accepted accounting principles.Establishes and monitors internal controls including the documentation of key processes the regular review of that documentation and monitoring to ensure compliance.Supervises audit coordination and document preparation for state Board of Regents and internal audits.Supervises Bursars Office Procurement Accounting Services Asset Management and Payroll staff.Reviews capital lease documents and financial proformas. Researches and interprets state and Board of Regents policies.Reviews ledgers to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.Maintains detail of prior year surplus in order to minimize any accounts payable surplus.Perform E&G surplus/deficit projections maintains and updates cash flow projections; optimizes interest income through allowable investment; provides updates to the Vice President regarding cash shortages.Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of general ledger accounts Performs related duties and other tasks as assigned.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMasters degree in a course of study related to the occupational field.Four years of related experience.Demonstrated development and management of a substantial budget and contract oversight experience preferred.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience and high efficiency with BannerExperience and high efficiency with PeopleSoftCertified Public AccountantKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION Knowledge of state and federal financial reporting requirements.Knowledge of Board of Regents business policies.Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) guidelines.Knowledge of college policies and procedures.Knowledge of computers and high efficiency in job-related software programs.Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.Skill in organization and project management.Skill in decision making and problem solving.Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.Skill in oral and written communication.SUPERVISORY CONTROLSThe Vice President for Business & Finance assigns work in terms of department goals and objectives. The supervisor reviews work through conferences reports and observation of department activities.GUIDELINESGuidelines include GAAP GASB standards the Board of Regents Policy Manual The Board of Regents Business Procedures Manual State Accounting Office policies and university policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment selection and interpretation in application. COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORKThe work consists of varied management accounting and supervisory duties. Strict regulations and the need for accuracy contribute to the complexity of the position.The purpose of this position is to direct the universitys accounting and financial reporting functions. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of those functions and ensures compliance with all relevant rules and regulations.CONTACTSContacts are typically with co-workers other university employees vendors representatives of the Board of Regents auditors attorneys bankers and members of the general public.Contacts are typically to provide services; to give or exchange information; to resolve problems; to motivate or influence persons; or to justify defend or negotiate matters.PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table.The work is typically performed in an office.SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT CONTROLSThis position has direct supervision over Assistant Comptroller/Director of Accounting Services (1) Payroll Manager (1) Procurement Director (1) and Bursar (1).USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity Excellence Accountability and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Required Experience:Exec Key Skills Forecasting,Financial Services,GAAP,Accounting,IFRS,Regulatory Reporting,Financial Analysis,Financial Modeling,Budgeting,Financial Report Interpretation,Financial Management,Financial Planning Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1