Vice President of Finance

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT), a non-profit, residential, technical university in East Greenwich, RI has an exciting opportunity for a Vice President of Finance (VPF). The VPFD serves as the university’s senior fiscal officer and as a member of the President’s Executive Committee.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Reports to the Senior Vice President for Financial Affairs and Endowment Management

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides fiscal administration to the institution. Participates as a member of the President's cabinet to advise the university president on matters pertaining to the financial administration of the university, including, financial analysis, investment management, and supervision of Accounting Services, Information Technology, Purchasing, Receiving, Bookstore, Dining Services, Human Resources, Internal Audit, and Postal Operations. Participates in discussions addressing capital facility planning. Serves as the chief financial officer for the institution.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee Accounting Services, which includes accounts payable, accounts receivable, cashier, payroll, fixed assets, grant accounting, annual internal and external financial statements, and audits.
• Oversee development of annual operating budget.
• Supervise Accounting Services, Bursar, Financial Aid, Human Resources and Bookstore.
• Provide financial analysis of various programs and operations from a university-wide perspective and for individual offices and departments across campus.
• Oversee the institution's Food Service contract.
• Assist in capital acquisition and financing, including issuance of revenue bonds.
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Experience in Cash and Investment Management and Federal Grant and Contract Management.
• Proven proficiency in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and preparation of financial statements.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• Strong financial analytical and communication skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• PC applications expertise- spreadsheets, word processing, Google platform, Banner, and presentations.
• Understanding of Federal taxation of Not-for-profit organizations

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, or finance preferred.
• Seven years of progressive experience in Higher Education administration or other executive-level experience.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Scott Freund, Executive Vice President, at sfreund@neit.edu.

New England Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NEIT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national and ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or any other criterion specified by federal, state or local laws, in the administration of its admissions, employment, and educational policies or scholarship, loan, athletic and other school-administered programs.