1. Initiates and develops University accounting policies and procedures. 2. Oversees problem resolution and decision making for financial, administrative, and human resources programs and requirements which affect the operation as a whole. 3. Determines and negotiates University cost rate and how to implement changes in accounting rules and government regulations such as the Tax Reform Act or rules affecting recovery of indirect costs. 4. Develops and directs a broad spectrum of accounting operations ensuring compliance with University, federal, and state regulations. 5. Directs the development of automated financial applications; establish strategies, goals, and objectives for each financial function. 6. Manages the development and design of processes and systems for tracking and recording accounting transactions; the flow of securities/cash to and from various invested assets. 7. Serves as primary resource on policies and guidelines related to grants and contracts or other accounting operations. 8. Supervises staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 9. Oversees University's accounting operations or grant and contract functions; initiates and develops recommendations to higher financial authorities to institute new or modify existing accounting policies and procedures. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Education:  Exp in a higher ed institution. Exhibits strong functional leadership and finance knowledge, deep understanding of internal control concepts and implementation of related systems. Exp w/ Workday. Prev exp working w/ payroll matters and w/ Bursar office, comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations. Exp managing or overseeing a Payroll and/or other operational departments

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Exp in a higher ed institution. Exhibits strong functional leadership and finance knowledge, deep understanding of internal control concepts and implementation of related systems. Exp w/ Workday. Prev exp working w/ payroll matters and w/ Bursar office, comprehensive knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations. Exp managing or overseeing a Payroll and/or other operational departments

Required Skill/ability 5:  

Strong, results-oriented leader with a demonstrated track record of delivering exceptional results in terms of both What and How work is accomplished. Demonstrated ability to effectively manage, motivate and coach a team under tight deadlines. Ability to take initiative, prioritize workload, and work independently.