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Vice President for Business and Finance

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Description

Tatum uses a unique blend of executive services, executive consulting and executive search to provide human capital solutions that meet our clients’ needs with velocity.

Currently, Tatum has the privilege of conducting an executive search for a Vice President for Business and Finance on behalf of our valued client, a Catholic University in the Chicago metro area. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Vice President for Business and Finance will act in a financial leadership role at the University.  The scope of the responsibilities will include:

Lead the preparation of timely, accurate financial statements

Provide analysis of financial trends and challenges to the President

Establish and strengthen internal controls and procedures

Financial planning, including forecasting, annual operating plan and

strategic planning

Participate actively and assist the President in the successful operation and growth of the University, including as a member of the University’s Cabinet which is comprised of executive management

Be familiar with Federal student financial aid programs including administration and  accounting

Provide operational reporting and key performance metrics

Prepare finance-related documentation for Board meetings

Coordinate and manage third party financial statement audits

Implement upgrades or integrate accounting systems

Identify and recommend cost savings opportunities and assist in their implementation where appropriate

Handle treasury functions, including leading all aspects of the dealings with lender(s)

Proactive management of Working Capital and Cash

Ensure adequacy of insurance coverage and leading all aspects of the dealings with insurance broker

Assist in reporting/compliance with Human Resources and Tax legislation

Provide for effective management of the University’s resources including ensuring that appropriate policies and procedures are followed for budgeting, cost control, audit, borrowing and investments

Ensure compliance with reporting for federally-funded programs

Develop and update policies and procedures governing financial relations with students and the operation of auxiliary enterprises (i.e., residence halls, foodservice, bookstore)

Provide supervision/direction for approximately 50 people in accounting and non-accounting areas such as business operations, finance/accounting, payroll and employee services, public safety, transportation, IT and media services, auxiliary enterprises, financial services/aid, University support services and the Service Center

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidate will be a seasoned finance executive.

This individual must be able to quickly develop an understanding of the University’s Catholic mission and core values, operational characteristics, business drivers and culture.  Critical to this is an understanding of the moving parts of the organization and their interplay with respect to generation of cash flow.  The individual should also be an independent, quick and creative business thinker who possesses a high degree of integrity.

Strong candidates should have an undergraduate accounting/finance degree, a CPA and 10-15 years of leadership experience in accounting.    Breadth of experience as a financial executive is as important as depth in one or two particular areas.   The individual will have served as a strong leader and business enabler to an executive team.

Compensation is comparable to market value.  Some relocation expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with University policy.

PERSONAL

CHARACTERISTICS:

Strategic, creative, dependable and analytical

Strong written and oral communication skills

Able to communicate effectively throughout the University with internal and external parties

Results and detail-oriented

Decisive with inspiring leadership characteristics

A self-starter who is able to juggle many high-priority items at the same time

Skilled at developing and leading a professional staff

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Able to help the President do his/her job better by providing information, suggestions and metrics that are useable, timely and understandable

Understand and appreciate the importance of service to internal constituents, particularly students

Understand and appreciate the role, mission and objectives of a University

Benefits from constructive coaching

Level-headed

Possesses a high level of energy

EDUCATION:

A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.  A CPA is required.  A Master’s degree is preferred but not required.

Contact information

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