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Saint Joseph's College of Maine is seeking a dynamic individual for the position of Vice President of Finance/Treasurer!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Vice President of Finance and Treasurer of the College serves as the principal advisor to the President on the business and financial operations of the College and prepares financial analysis and budgetary reports for the President and Board of Trustees. This role serves as a good steward of the resources of the institution by ensuring the financial health of the College through effective leadership, collaboration, direction and oversight to the Colleges financial and revenue generating operations; performing a key role for the ongoing development of the Colleges strategic plan; providing direction for the growth of non-tuition revenue; and providing supervision and direction to the positions direct reports.

The VP of Finance/Treasurer will serve as leadership team member who is the administrative liaison for the following committees of the

Board of Trustees:

Revenue and Resources Committee, Audit and Risk Management Committee.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Chief Financial Officer will be a creative, strategic, collegial and entrepreneurial administrator who values transparency and shared governance and who possesses:

A minimum of ten years of progressively responsible financial leadership and management experience. Experience in higher education is not required although helpful.

Demonstrated experience and success in the areas overseeing treasury functions, financial reporting, annual and strategic budgeting, long-term and endowment investments, real estate development, long term debt management, risk management and new business development (including public/private partnerships).A Masters degree (preferred).Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation a plus.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensures the financial health of the College through effective leadership, collaboration, direction and oversight to the Colleges financial operations by:

Overseeing the development of the annual operating plans with SMART goals for the units in the finance area so that they provide high levels of serviceMeeting regularly with the Leadership Team members to coordinate the delivery of high levels of serviceAssisting the College to achieve the strategic goal of being financially sound and serving as a key partner in the strategic work of enhancing and diversifying the Colleges revenue streamsLeading the business and financial planning functions to achieve strong operating results and a stable capital financing planGuiding the Colleges investments, endowment and contracted insurance and ensuring that appropriate insurances are purchasedMonitoring controls are in place and overseeing compliance and risk managementDirecting all financial accounting and financial reporting with the assistance of the ControllerDeveloping reporting systems and processes to inform College leadership about the financial impacts of decisionsPreparing financial forecasts and ensuring positive cash flowsProviding continuous analysis and improvement with the annual operating and capital budgets, and the operational systemsManaging long-term debt, including requests for new issuesEnsuring annual audits are conducted, all tax returns prepared and appropriate reports filedReviewing the status of student accounts receivable with the designated staff, as neededOverseeing grant administration and reporting while proactively ensuring departments are adhering to grant funding requirementsPerforms a key role for the ongoing development of the Colleges strategic plan by:

Facilitating the financial analysis, business planning and leadership of the Colleges resources to facilitate and support its mission and strategic planEnsuring that each major division has a sustainable business plan that supports the near, mid and long term goals of our learning community and that aligns with the Colleges business plan, for which the CFO is primarily responsiblePreparing the strategic financial model and multi-year budgets and ensuring integration with the strategic planContinuously monitoring the higher education landscape for financial risks and opportunities and interpreting their implications for the CollegeStrategically managing the resource constraints inherent in a nonprofit tuition driven institutionDemonstrating competence in transparent communication of strategic financial matters to key institutional stakeholdersAbout Saint Josephs College of MaineFounded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1912, Saint Josephs College is Maines only Catholic college. Located on the shores of Sebago Lake in Standish, Maine, the 382-acre campus offers 46 undergraduate programs and a Division III athletic program to approximately 800 on-campus students. In addition to its on-campus offerings, Saint Josephs College provides certificates, undergraduate, and advanced degrees to approximately 1,200 working adults residing throughout the United States and in more than 20 other countries through its online learning program. Saint Josephs College of Maine seeks to attract, retain, and develop personnel who support its mission and are committed to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve in a vulnerable world. Inspired by the life and vision of Catherine McAuley, it welcomes persons from all backgrounds as part of its community which is guided by the following values:to seek and embrace truth and wisdom wherever it may be found;to combine faith with reason in the pursuit of academic excellence;to commit ourselves to honesty in all relations with each other;to welcome the perspectives, cultures, and abilities of all people of good will, especially the disenfranchised;to value and respect the contribution of each member of the community;to reach out beyond the Colleges boundaries to serve the needs of others with compassion and mercy;to address instances of injustice that impact people and the earth in solidarity with those we serve and from a position of informed advocacy.

Saint Josephs College of Maine is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment that supports a diverse faculty and staff. We consider all qualified applicants and employees for hiring, placement, and advancement, without regard to a persons race (including traits associated with race, including hair texture, Afro hairstyles, and protective hairstyles), color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, genetic information, military status, sex or gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disabilities, familial status, protected whistleblower activity, previous assertion of workers compensation claim, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees wishing to report sex-based discrimination, harassment, or misconduct should contact the Title IX Office (titleIX@sjcme.edu, 207-893-6606, 115A Heffernan Center).In order to be considered for the position, submit an application, resume and cover letter electronically by clicking on Apply. Be sure to also read and sign the Pre-Employment Statement. Offers are contingent upon successfully passing a background check. Specific questions may be emailed to: sjcemployment@sjcme.edu or call 207-893-7757.