ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION/CONTROLLER

About Us

Founded in 1852, Gordon State College (GSC) is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service.

GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories.

In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Summary

This position assists in overseeing the college's finance and administration's daily operations which includes the management of the college's $43 million dollar budget, procurement, campus services, and accounting areas.

This position also serves as the point of contact for all internal and external audit engagements.

Responsibilities

• Oversees assigned fiscal affairs operations. (50%)
• Oversees the Bursars Office, the Campus Services Office, and the Accounting Office.
• Ensures compliance with all college, state, and federal rules and regulations.
• Directs the preparation and submission of a variety of financial reports. (15%)
• Prepares and submits the Annual Financial Report, the Budgetary Compliance Report, and POV reports.
• Oversees the timely submission of all other financial reporting to both internal and external agencies.
• Directs the maintenance of accounting records. (25%)
• Oversees and ensures the integrity of the institutions accounting reports.
• Performs a variety of related duties. (10%)
• Serves as point-of-contact for internal and external auditors.
• Performs the duties of the Vice President for Finance and Administration as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree required.
• Five years or more of related experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of experience within the University System of Georgia system in related roles.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of State of Georgia budgetary policies.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Knowledge of state and national issues related to higher education.
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job-related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well 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 https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section8 / C224 / #p8.2.18 personnel conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https : / / www.

usg.edu / policymanual / section6 / C2653.

Institutional Values

Gordon State College is committed to the following core values : Student Focused Life-Long Learning / Scholarship Excellence Respect Collaboration

More details on WHAT WE STAND FOR and GSC core values can be found online at https : / / www.gordonstate.edu / about / vision-mission-statement / index.html

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity institution. It is the policy our institution to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.

O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Gordon State College is an Equal Opportunity Institution.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Gordon State College Office of Human Resources at 678-359-5011.

Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 678-359-5011.

Other Information

Salary Range : $90,000 - $110,000

This is a full-time, 12-month, exempt (salaried) staff position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include :

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

This role is considered a position of trust.