Assistant Vice President of Finance & Controller

Job description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diversestudent population in a dynamic environment that aligns education,commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study preparestudents for professional careers while promoting lifelong learningand civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, wechallenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fullyrealize their highest academic, professional, and personalpotential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose :

Goodwin University seeks an experienced, mission driven leader whowill be accountable for all facets of theFinance/Accounting/Business Office departments, including but notlimited to: design of all financially-relevant internal controlsand the associated policies and procedures, overseeing dailytreasury and cash management operations, all vendor payments,financial reporting both on a GAAP basis and on a grant-reportingbasis, consolidation of financial data for 10+ legal entities, andthe successful completion of the annual audits (GAAP andState/Federal Single Audits). The individual will lead ahighly-functioning team that works collaboratively acrossdepartments and business entities while also providing strategicleadership support to the executive team.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intendedonly as illustrations of the various types of work that may beperformed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or alogical assignment to the position.)

Leading a team of upwards to 13 full-time employees, ensuringcompliance with all policies and procedures, developing their skillsets and knowledge bases, completing annual performance reviews andensuring their career development

Primary point of contact with external audit team, oversees theaudit process, including all preparation of supporting data anddocuments

Maintains financial reporting for all related business entities(10+) in coordination with the Senior Director of Financethroughout the year in accordance with US Generally AcceptedAccounting Principles (GAAP), including the maintenance of anyrelated policies, and maintains a strong knowledge of the changingaccounting regulations

Assists with the consolidated operating and capital budgetprocesses across business entities while aligning the anticipatedexpenditures with the overall University strategic plan

Oversees the form 990 tax preparation process and coordinatesdeliverables across departments and business entities to supportthe ultimate federal and state tax submissions

Ensures the timely issuance of monthly financial statements,for distribution to management, banking partners, and grantproviders

Lead the strategic integration, governance, and operationalapplication of artificial intelligence across the Finance andAccounting functions to enhance efficiency, accuracy, insightgeneration, and decision support

Analyzes and reports key financial trends to senior leadershipteam, provides timely information to support operationaldecision-making

Interacts with key banking and vendor leadership partners toensure the smooth operation of the business, including negotiationof contract terms for maximum financial benefit to theUniversity

Manages daily banking and treasury operations, includingmaintaining proper cash levels cross over 20+ different bankaccounts at multiple banking institutions

Oversees the processing of all federal financial aiddrawdowns/refunds (approximately $40 million annually) inaccordance with regulatory guidance

Ensures the proper endowment accounting of the GoodwinFoundation holding over $16M of investments

Oversees the accounts payables operations, ensuring timelypayment of vendors, proper design of and adherence to all paymentpolicies, and accurate 1099 reporting each year

Oversees the magnet school finance operations, including theproper accounting for GAAP and Grant financial statements, thetimely and accurate submittal of annual reports (ED111, ED114,ED141), and the timely reporting of significant financial mattersto senior leadership across business entities

Ensures proper accounting and financial operation of allUniversity real estate activities

Attends and provides support to CFO during all meetings of theAudit and Risk, Budget and Finance, and Investment Committees

Posts and analyzes bi-weekly payroll data into the generalledger, for proper reporting of all payroll expenses, and ensuresproper funding for each cycle

Regularly produces high-quality ad-hoc reports and data to theCFO and other members of the University’s leadership team

Conducts and oversees all accounting and financial reportingfor the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education, an affiliated butseparate non-profit organization

Other Functions :

Performs similar or related work as required, directed or assituation dictates

Attends multiple training sessions and conferences throughoutthe year to stay current on business, financial and accountingtrends and regulations

Assists other department staff as needed to promote a teameffort

Knowledge, Ability and Skill :

Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering bestpractices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,and build an environment in which all members of the Universitycommunity are treated with respect and dignity.

Ability to attract, recruit, motivate, develop, and retain ahigh-performing staff while supporting the diversity, equity,inclusion and belonging principles of the University

Exceptional interpersonal skills, a collaborative style and theability to communicate effectively at all levels

Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work effectivelywithin stringent time constraints, including a willingness to workovertime and outside normal business hours

Sound knowledge of US GAAP, Education sector regulations,non-profit entity requirements, and grant reporting guidance

Working knowledge of Ellucian-Colleague

Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, proficiency in MicrosoftOffice Suite

Sound understanding of relevant technology for theindustry

Strong knowledge of HR and Labor regulations to properly manageemployment matters with the assistance of the HR team

Qualifications Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required, with arelevant Master’s Degree strongly preferred.

CPA certification, with public accounting experience stronglypreferred.

10+ years of relevant experience, with at least 5 of thoseincluding supervisory experience.

Special Requirements:

Valid Driver’s license and insured vehicle.

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3

Outdoor Weather Conditions X

Work with fumes or airborne particles X

Work near moving mechanical parts X

Risk of electrical shock X

Vibration X

Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3

Standing X

Walking X

Sitting X

Talking & Hearing X

Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X

Climbing or balancing X

Bending, pulling, pushing X

Driving X

Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3

Up to 10 pounds X

Up to 25 pounds X

Up to 50 pounds X

Up to 75 pounds X

Up to 100 pounds X

Over 100 pounds X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)

X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)

Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors)

Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can be seenup and down or

left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)

Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judgedistances and

spatial relationships)

No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401k employer match

Employee & dependent life insurance

Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse &dependents

PTO program

Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as aguide for personnel actions and is subject to change by TheUniversity as the needs of The University and requirements of thejob change.)

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Worksite address

east hartford, CT, 06118, US

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