Strategic Finance Manager (Accounting/Fiscal Manager I) #2704

Job Responsibilities

The Accounting/Fiscal Manager I serves as the Strategic Finance Manager and performs advanced financial planning, analysis, and decision-support activities that support the College's long-term financial health, operational effectiveness, and strategic goals. This position provides executive-level financial analysis, develops forecasting and financial models, oversees auxiliary business operations, and collaborates with stakeholders across the institution to support data-informed decision-making, resource allocation, and financial stewardship.

Key responsibilities include:

Oversee and coordinate a large team of contractors and customer support functions related to auxiliary business operations and Enterprise Campus Authority (ECA) functional areas, including bookstore, dining, vending, conference services, lease-outs, and similar arrangements. Monitor financial performance; ensure compliance with contractual obligations, applicable laws, and regulations; oversee financial reporting, budgeting, auditing, payments, collections, and fiscal management activities; and support contract economics, profitability, break-even, market rate, and cost recovery analyses that inform executive decision-making and improve financial performance and customer service.Develop and maintain strategic financial models, forecasts, scenario analyses, and performance reporting tools to support executive decision-making. Provide financial analyses and recommendations regarding revenue, expenses, profitability, break-even points, and long-term institutional sustainability.Prepare executive-level reports, dashboards, presentations, and decision memoranda for senior leadership, including the CFO, President, and President's Cabinet. Communicate complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner.Conduct program economics, pricing, tuition and fee, cost allocation, and return-on-investment analyses to support strategic planning, resource allocation, and institutional business decisions.Monitor financial and operational performance through key performance indicators, variance analyses, trend analyses, and assessment metrics. Develop recommendations that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.Lead cross-functional financial projects and workflows involving Academic Affairs, Finance, Facilities, auxiliary operations, and other institutional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and financial planning efforts.Strengthen strategic finance reporting, data governance, documentation standards, and internal controls. Support the development and implementation of policies, procedures, automation initiatives, and reporting improvements related to strategic finance and auxiliary business operations.Establish and maintain financial records, supporting documentation, and workpapers while providing cross-training and operational support for assigned finance, budget, and reporting activities.Perform other duties as assigned.Minimum and Additional Requirements

This position requires a bachelor's degree with accounting coursework and professional experience in accounting, auditing, banking, finance, or a related field.Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.Four (4) years of professional experience in accounting, finance, economics, business analysis, strategic planning, or a related field.Experience developing financial models, forecasts, budget projections, scenario analyses, and executive-level financial reports.Experience conducting financial analysis, investment analysis, business case development, profitability analysis, or return-on-investment assessments.Knowledge of governmental accounting, financial reporting, budgeting practices, fiscal policies, and applicable federal and state regulations.Experience in managing auxiliary business operations, contracts, vendor relationships, or revenue-generating business functions.Experience with ERP systems, financial information systems, data management tools, and financial reporting software.Strong project management, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare executive-level reports, presentations, and decision memoranda.Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and collaborate effectively with stakeholders across the organization.