Director of Business Operations

Director of Business Operations

About SUNY Schenectady County Community College:

Job Description:

SUNY Schenectady County Community College seeks applicants for the position of Director of Business Operations in the Administration and Finance Department. The Director reports directly to and works closely with the Vice President of Administration & Finance to fulfill the responsibilities of the position. The Directoris responsible for supervision of accounts payable (AP) general ledger (GL) cash management and payroll. The responsibilities include the preparation of the Colleges financial statements reports for internal and external constituencies while complying with general accepted accounting principles and federal state local laws regulations and policies; as well as College policies and is a professional (unrepresented) 12-month position.

Supervisory Responsibility:

Manages a staff of 5 covering AP payroll and GL.

Responsibilities:

The Director of Business Operations directs and supervises the receipt expenditure and safekeeping of funds and assets by performing the following duties personally or through direct reports:

• Drafts interprets and implements college policies and procedures. Creates clear and informative documents to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Ensure all college economic resource expenditures are in compliance in accordance with rules regulations and other mandates of the Colleges Board of Trustees the County of Schenectady the State University of New York and the United States Government.
• Advise management on operational matters to ensure compliance with federal state local codes union agreements and regulations.
• Arranges for and serves as the colleges liaison for audits of the colleges official records general ledger financial statements and accounts.
• Liaise with procurement leads once selection is made to ensure bid instructions and contractual terms are followed.
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies and executive management to include all tax compliance reporting and documents.
• Provides management with fiscal reports on the colleges programs and activities.
• Ensures the integrity and security of the colleges financial ERP system in concert with the technology staff. Implements related ERP upgrades and modifications.
• Oversees and monitors expenditures to assure compliance within the approved budget allocations.
• Works closely with the Executive Director Sponsored Programs and grant managers on expenditures and reporting.
• Supervises the payroll accounts payable and general ledger staff and problems solves with them.
• Works closely with Student Financial Services in regards to Financial Aid draw downs.
• Serve as a key member of the Administrative Services reporting team and cover for other team members as needed.
• Serve as a financial resource for the campus community.
• Perform job related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Job Requirements:

• Experience in an educational environment
• Through knowledge of integrated financial systems and related automated system applications
• Strong supervisory and team management experience in a customer-oriented environment
• Ability to listen and clearly effectively and decisively communicate both verbally and in writing

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting or business administration.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in finance and accounting.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a managerial level position with supervisory responsibility for a complex financial operation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree in a related finance or business field.
• Experience with Ellucian/Banner enterprise financial systems.
• Certified as a Public Accountant (CPA) Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Management Accountant (CMA).

Special Information:

• VISA sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Offers of employment will be conditional based on the successful completion of a background check and verification of official college transcripts and/or certifications.

Additional Information:

Salary: $90000

At SUNY Schenectady salary is only one aspect of your compensation package.

Benefits and perks:

As a full-time team member here youll enjoy:

• Comprehensive health care coverage
• Dental and vision coverage
• A choice of retirement systems
• A deferred compensation program
• Professional development opportunities
• Two on-site childcare providers (dependent on availability)
• Discounted YMCA health club membership
• Plus additional savings programs and perks!

Application Instructions:

Applications Due By: Applications accepted until position is filled.

If you need a disability-related accommodation to apply to this position please contact the Human Resources Office at or .

Applicants must submit the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Completed SUNY Schenectady Employment Application
• References: Please provide three professional references which include name title and contact information

CAMPUS SAFETY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions without exception prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Colleges crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the Colleges current campus security policies. SUNY Schenectady County Community Colleges Annual Security Report is available here.

SUNY Schenectady is an Equal Opportunity compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United Stated and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Required Experience:

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