Executive Director of Financial Services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities Duties and
responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide strategic leadership for college financial affairs to college
  administration, the financial services group, and other college staff and faculty within the framework of the Mitchell Community College
  mission
• Oversee, monitor, and plan the coordination of and participate in the creation of the annual financial statements, notes,
  CAFR, MD&A and Single Audit Package
• Monitors the performance of high-level research, and analysis on all funds and financial issues
  for accuracy, compliance with regulations, financial statement presentation, and budget preparation and management; report as needed to the
  MCC Board of Trustees, MCCEE Board of Directors and state and county government
• Develop, review and provide input to the college and
  the NCCC system on financial policies and procedure to ensure that business processes are consistent with both policy and best
  practices.
• Provide support to Administrators and Budget Managers in establishing, evaluating and administering their budgets or
  other financial issues; monitor and analyze budgets to keep the Vice President for Accounting and CFO and the President informed of the
  college's budget status
• Supervise and monitor the efforts of the Financial Services department.

Related
Responsibilities:

• Communicate with and directly lead the auditing process with the Office of North Carolina Community
  College System, the Office of the State Auditor, the Office of the State Controller, the Department of Purchase and Contract, the State
  Treasurer and other regulating agencies to ensure compliance with GAAP, state and federal regulations
• Builds, develops and manages
  finance and IT team capable of carrying out needed initiatives. Stays abreast of trends and regulations to ensure effectiveness and
  compliance for the finance and information technology functions.
• Oversee and serve as Administrator for the P-card program and Wex
  fuel card program
• Provide training and assistance with the Colleges budgeting software, Clarity
• Coordinate food truck
  efforts on the main campus to include scheduling, appropriate paperwork, and all communication
• Reconcile construction and capital
  project accounting to include updating project information in Interscope
• Complete all month-end reporting and cash balancing,
  including monthly cash request from the System Office
• Serve as Administrator for all banking services and online banking platforms
  
• Establishes financial reporting systems and controls to ensure compliance with college expenditure requirements and to meet customer
  needs. Aligns financial policies and procedures with company objectives.
• Prepare annual IPEDS, FISAP and other reports and surveys
  as requested by NCCCS and other agencies
• Oversee administrative computer security for the finance, payroll and accounts
  receivable/cashiering functions and provide technical support to accounting system users
• Maintain and update documentation for
  Financial Services procedures and staff job descriptions; work with Human Resources to maintain and update college policies and procedures
  pertaining to the financial area
• Prepare the Institutional Effectiveness Plan for Financial Services
• Serve on the
  Administration Council, Employee Search Committees and other committees as assigned.
• Oversees and/or participates in special
  projects assigned by the President or Vice President for Accounting and CFO.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education and Experience
  Requirements
• Familiar with automated information systems and working knowledge of the principles and theories of accounting
• Proficiency with complicated formulas and advanced functions of EXCEL and WORD to produce accurate, professional documents
• Ability
  to analyze and interpret accounting data and communicate information in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work independently and
  make value judgments which may set new policy
• Ability to schedule and organize workflow and coordinate efforts among and between
  different functional areas
• Ability to work efficiently, effectively, and professionally under pressure and against deadlines
• Tact, energy, and resourcefulness in dealing with a variety of situations and people
• An understanding of and commitment to the
  mission of the College
• Ability to evaluate and manage employees for performance
• Ability to grasp existing and new technical
  systems solutions
• Other Important KSA's to possess would be strong: Business Acumen; Professional Communication; Ethical Conduct;
  Leadership; Problem Solving/Analysis; and Strategic Thinking

The following are preferred, but not required:

• MBA and/or CPA
• Five year's experience in a NC community college setting
• Proficiency in the use of Colleague by
  Ellucian
• Working knowledge of the principles and theories of fund accounting

Education and Experience
Requirements:

Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Five to
  seven years of professional accounting experience
• The equivalent combination of education and related work experience may be
  considered
• Three to five years of effective experience in supervising

Additional Information
Surroundings/Environment:

Standard office environment, usually indoors away from the elements, with moderate noise.

Physical Effort: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to maintain a stationary position for an extended
period; move about the office, operate and position computers and files, as needed; and frequently communicate with others. The employee may
occasionally move up to 15 pounds.

Scheduling: This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours/weekly. Normal working hours are
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; however, must be able to work a flexible schedule, with day, evening and weekend hours as job
duties demand.

Travel: Local travel is required, including between campus locations.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The College
provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national
origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or status as a covered
veteran in accordance with all federal, state and local laws. (Policy 3.1.1)

All offers of employment are contingent upon the
successful completion of a background check. Evidence of U.S. work authorization is required. It is the respective employee's responsibility
to obtain initial and continued authorization to work in the U.S., and Mitchell Community College will not provide sponsorship for employees
to work in the U.S.