Assistant Director, Finance - Fort Myers, Florida

Florida Gulf Coast University - Fort Myers, Florida

Job Summary

The Assistant Director, Finance oversees and implements comprehensive programs and services within University Advancement. Posts revenue and expense transactions, reconciles accounts, and prepares a variety of financial reports.

Florida Gulf Coast University is committed to establishing and maintaining an inclusive working and learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of the campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.

At FGCU, we collectively stand against any individual or group that practices any form of racism, discrimination, intolerance, hate expressions, or disrespect. We are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, religious beliefs, abilities, ages, gender identities, sexual orientations, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, family statuses, and military backgrounds. FGCU strives to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our University stronger. The University community recognizes the importance of a diverse and inclusive institution and holds these ideals as paramount for the current and future success of the institution.

We seek colleagues who promote and embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position as we believe that our University will grow and move forward through a commitment of equality for all.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the finance department. Provides guidance and direction to support and professional employees.
• Assists in the oversight of accounting and finance functions. Ensures accounting practices are followed in accordance with university policy and generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP).
• Manages the financial record keeping, reporting, and other accounting functions for a college, department, or unit.
• Manages the financial reporting to University departments, Banking institutions, Credit Card institutions and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
• Maintains University funded budgets and purchase orders for University Advancement.
• Participates in the strategic planning for assigned areas and assists with developing and implementing the departmental strategic plan.
• Establishes performance goals and measures to evaluate success within the assigned area of responsibility.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and control systems.
• Assists in reporting of the Foundation’s investments.

Other Duties:

• Assists with the Foundation annual campaign and special events.
• Reconciles bank statements, credit card services and Foundation departmental accounts.
• Serves as the department’s payroll custodian.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• Six years of professional full-time experience related to the position.
• Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.
• Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
• Related experience in a higher education setting.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge.
• Experience with Workday.
• Experience managing the work of others in an accounting or finance office.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) as they related to higher education accounting activities.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse group of staff, faculty, students, and vendors.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to thrive in an organization that values the diversity of its student body and workforce and actively promotes equity and inclusion.
• Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.
• Ability to think critically and creatively, have a high standard of integrity, and be motivated to incorporate best practices into the organizational structure.
• Ability to use effective decision making and problem solving techniques.
• Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies and procedures consistently.
• Ability to collect, analyze and interpret financial data, prepare financial reports, statements, and projections.
• Ability to effectively manage the work of others by providing information, guidance, and motivation.
• Ability to develop training presentations and programs

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