Vice President at Iona

The Vice President for Finance and Administration serves as the Chief Financial Officer with direct responsibility for the Budget Office, Business Services, Financial Accounting Operations, Registrar, Student Financial Services and Human Resources functions. This position reports directly to the President, and is a member of the President's Cabinet.

Qualifications:

Masters of Business Administration, or Masters in Accounting or Finance from an accredited college or university; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in financial administration, preferably in higher education.
Expertise in financial and management accounting standards and practices including record keeping and reporting.
Demonstrated success in developing financial polices, forecasting, operating and capital budget procedures.
Knowledge, experience and public presence to work effectively with the Board of Trustees, internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent management, supervisory, interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Provides leadership and vision and effectively manages a wide range of financial functions including accounting, financial reporting, investment management, cash management, debt management, budget planning and financial analysis.
Advises the President on college business issues and the fiscal impact of policy options.
Works directly with members of the Board of Trustees through its Finance and Audit, and Investment Committees; prepares agenda materials and reports.
Responsible for the management of the College Operating Budget of approximately $125 million.
Prepares funding models and related analysis to support strategic requirements, including audits, annual budget development, management reporting and forecasting, capital projects, and makes recommendations to improve financial systems.
Assists in formulating and refining short-term and long-term financial goals and planning for each budget area.
Recommends fiscal procedures for efficient allocation of resources for all college operations.
Implementation and maintenance of financial controls and processes.
Develops, negotiates, directs and reviews the authentication of College contracts, licenses, agreements and permits.
Manages insurance/liability coverage needs and risk management initiatives.
Ensures college compliance with all applicable statutes and regulations pertaining to the function. Reviews related legislation, code, policies, and procedures; apprises others of pending or needed changes to current practice; recommends the development of or revision to district policies and procedures.
Engages in campus-wide facilities planning, including new construction and renovation projects.
Responsible for hiring, evaluating and supervising direct reports.
In working with all members of the Iona community, demonstrates an awareness and appreciation of the Mission of the College.
Special projects assigned by the President.
Apply:

Applicants will be accepted until November 1, 2009.

If you are interested in this position, please forward your resume, cover letter and the names of three references to:

Dr. Warren Rosenberg
Provost
Search Committee Chair
Iona College
715 North Avenue
New Rochelle, NY 10801
wrosenberg@iona.edu