Category:: Administrative Positions
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Department:: Administrative Services
Locations:: Valhalla, NY
Posted:: Aug 19, 2024
Closes:: Open Until Filled
Type:: Full-time
Ref. No.:: VPASCFO081924
Position ID:: 180137

About Westchester Community College:

Westchester Community College was founded in 1946 as the New York State Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in White Plains. In 1957, the County of Westchester bought the 360-acre John Hartford estate in Valhalla and designated 218 acres for the community college. Westchester Community College is more than just the county's largest educational institution. It is a living, breathing part of Westchester that goes beyond the influence of a typical college and affects the lives of all who enter its doors.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the President of Westchester Community College, the Vice President (Administrative Services) and CFO serves as Treasurer of the College and is responsible for the financial and business administration of SUNY Westchester Community College. This astute and accomplished financial leader will plan, direct, develop and implement financial systems and procedures that include: budget preparation, analysis and control; general accounting services; benefits administration; auxiliary enterprise oversight (e.g., food and vending operations); purchasing, procurement, and contract management; working with independent, federal, and NYS auditors; internal audits; plant management and maintenance; facilities planning, construction, and operations; risk management; and security and safety services. As Chief Financial Officer and a member of the President's Cabinet, the incumbent is a collaborative leader and strategic partner who forges strong working relationships and partnerships across divisions, understands and values shared governance, and promotes an inclusive environment on behalf of student success and academic achievement. The incumbent has direct and indirect supervision over a substantial number of administrative and subordinate employees. The VP (Administrative Services) and CFO:

• Collaborates with the President and senior administrators to analyze, evaluate, and prioritize strategic initiatives that promote student success and academic achievement efforts through efficient, effective, and sustainable allocation of resources;
• Supports the Board of Trustees' Finance Committee and sets financial policy, as Treasurer, conducting long range planning projects and studies to enable the College to achieve its mission by providing financial leadership and safeguarding financial assets and resources;
• Leads the College's treasury function including investments and cash flow;
• Supervises the collection of tuition and fees, including accounts receivable, state and federal grants, gifts, rents and royalties, investments, securities, and real estate;
• Serves as the primary liaison to County departments, local, state and federal government agencies, academic institutions, consultants, non-profit agencies, SUNY Systems Office, and others on matters relating to the financial and administrative affairs of the college, or as assigned by the President;
• Ensures regulatory compliance and provides timely delivery of a wide array of business, facilities and other services to internal and external constituents;
• Directs the operations for all facilities maintenance and construction;
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: A minimum of a Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and six years' experience, three years of which must have been in an executive leadership capacity, is required. The successful candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. They must have the ability to crystallize complex financial information into lay terms and to effectively articulate the College's financial vision, strengths, goals, and requirements to a wide range of audiences, both internal and external. The successful candidate must also understand the political, social, and economic factors shaping the future of public higher education, and possess political astuteness to develop strong partnerships with county, State, and SUNY systems and officials.

All candidates must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and evidence of equity-minded practice in all college policies, practices, and personnel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: It is preferred that the candidate possess a CPA license.

Additional Information:

POSITION EFFECTIVE: Recruitment will remain open until the position is filled.

WORK SCHEDULE: The work schedule is Monday-Friday: 9 am -5 pm. (Flexibility required).

SALARY & BENEFITS: The starting salary is $140,310. Additional compensation with seniority steps maximize at a salary of $208,485. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, a choice of defined benefit and/or defined contribution pension plan, generous leave benefits, and access to tax sheltered annuities and a deferred compensation plan.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must apply online by submitting a letter expressing interest in this position, a resume/CV, and contact information for three professional references. You must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of hire. Please login to: https://sunywcc.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp in order to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents. The review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by October 14, 2024.

Westchester Community College provides accessible, high quality and affordable education to meet the needs of our diverse community. We are committed to student success, academic excellence, workforce development, economic development and lifelong learning. Westchester Community College is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.