Associate Director of Finance and Administrative Services

Position Summary :

The Associate Director is responsible for a wide range of accounting, finance and administrative services at a Community College.

These services include several functional areas as assigned :

• General accounting management.
• Capital planning.
• Grant accounting.
• Travel and Professional Development.
• Accounts Receivable and Billing.
• Procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Fixed Assets management.
• Other areas and / or duties as assigned.

Example of Job Duties :

Under the direction of the Director, Associate Dean or other Administrator, the Associate Director of Finance and Administrative Services is accountable for the management of the College’s financial and physical resources through effective performance in these essential functional areas :

• Strategic planningdevelop long range plans and strategies for the development and use of the College’s physical and financial resources.
• Management of financial resourcesensure the accurate, timely and effective recording, accounting, reporting and preservation of the College’s financial resources.
• Management of physical resourcesensure the accurate, timely and effective recording, accounting, reporting and preservation of the College’s physical resources.
• Management of Administrative ServicesManaging a comprehensive program of services to facilitate the operation of the College for its students, faculty and staff.
• In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of : Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies;

Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings.

These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Minimum Qualifications :

Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance or a related area and a minimum of one (1) year of experience in a Fiscal or Business Office and up to two (2) years of supervisory experience.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following :

• Experience in computer operations.
• Extensive knowledge of the Banner financial accounting systems.
• Experience working with and accounting for complex grants.
• Experience with fixed assets procurement and management.
• Business Office operation including procurement and Accounts Payable.
• Cashier’s / Bursar’s Office and accounts receivable functions.
• State travel and professional development guidelines.
• Supervision of human resources.

Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students.

They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience working with state agencies and other external organizations in contract and grant compliance.
• One (1) or more years of experience in Higher Education.
• Experience with budgets and planning.

Starting Salary :

Minimum Salary; $74,604 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include generous leave policies; ; and many choices for . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.