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Associate Vice President for Fiscal ServicesController
Job Location:
Job Location:
Rock Hill, SC - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
27 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Job Summary
Financial Operations Leadership and Compliance Plans directs and administers the universitys financial operations including accounting post award management accounts payable payroll fixed-asset accounting resource planning and allocation budget management purchasing P-Card administration risk management cash management cashiering student billing and accounts receivable. Builds and maintains effective high-functioning cross-relational teams within the fiscal operations units. Anticipates and leads change with understanding; considers various perspectives and uses appropriate tools to make informed changes and implement them effectively and efficiently. Establishes and maintains policies procedures systems and internal controls that are based on best practices support the universitys strategic plan and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Anticipates changes in laws rules regulations and standards affecting higher education and ensures compliance accordingly. Works with Information Technology to ensure that applicable ERP modules are updated tested and functioning as intended. Financial Planning and Reporting Maintains accounting control over all of the universitys financial accounts and ensures the integrity of financial data. Prepares the universitys annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP . Meets external reporting requirements and deadlines including but not limited to those mandated by federal and state regulations the IPEDS Survey and the Board of Trustees. Works with the Budget Office to develop annual budgets and calculate and negotiate the universitys F&A and fringe benefit rates. Oversees the annual audit and serves as the point of contact for any institutional audit. Provides ad hoc analysis and reporting. Leadership and Strategic Vision Fosters a culture of customer service and high standards of care. Prepares long-range financial organizational and capital project plans and advises on their impacts. May serve as delegated authority to liaise with trustees government and other external entities to perform relationship management and enhance data flow and communication. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building Understands the needs of key customers and provides them with the financial and procedural information that allows them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial strategic and operational goals. Ensures a customer-service-oriented billing and collection system for student accounts and deposit system for all university cash. Develops training for internal customers related to accounting and budget systems.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in accounting or finance. Seven years of experience in finance accounting budget management or related field. At least three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) credential. At least five years of experience directing or managing fund accounting and working with GASB accounting and financial reporting standards and FASB reporting preferably at an institution of higher education.
Financial Operations Leadership and Compliance Plans directs and administers the universitys financial operations including accounting post award management accounts payable payroll fixed-asset accounting resource planning and allocation budget management purchasing P-Card administration risk management cash management cashiering student billing and accounts receivable. Builds and maintains effective high-functioning cross-relational teams within the fiscal operations units. Anticipates and leads change with understanding; considers various perspectives and uses appropriate tools to make informed changes and implement them effectively and efficiently. Establishes and maintains policies procedures systems and internal controls that are based on best practices support the universitys strategic plan and ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Anticipates changes in laws rules regulations and standards affecting higher education and ensures compliance accordingly. Works with Information Technology to ensure that applicable ERP modules are updated tested and functioning as intended. Financial Planning and Reporting Maintains accounting control over all of the universitys financial accounts and ensures the integrity of financial data. Prepares the universitys annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP . Meets external reporting requirements and deadlines including but not limited to those mandated by federal and state regulations the IPEDS Survey and the Board of Trustees. Works with the Budget Office to develop annual budgets and calculate and negotiate the universitys F&A and fringe benefit rates. Oversees the annual audit and serves as the point of contact for any institutional audit. Provides ad hoc analysis and reporting. Leadership and Strategic Vision Fosters a culture of customer service and high standards of care. Prepares long-range financial organizational and capital project plans and advises on their impacts. May serve as delegated authority to liaise with trustees government and other external entities to perform relationship management and enhance data flow and communication. Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Building Understands the needs of key customers and provides them with the financial and procedural information that allows them to make informed decisions and achieve their financial strategic and operational goals. Ensures a customer-service-oriented billing and collection system for student accounts and deposit system for all university cash. Develops training for internal customers related to accounting and budget systems.
Required Qualifications
Masters degree in accounting or finance. Seven years of experience in finance accounting budget management or related field. At least three years of supervisory experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant ( CPA ) credential. At least five years of experience directing or managing fund accounting and working with GASB accounting and financial reporting standards and FASB reporting preferably at an institution of higher education.
Required Experience:
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