Green Hasson & Janks LLP Los Angeles , CA 90009
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GHJ Search and Staffing has been exclusively retained by Mount Saint Mary's University to find their next Associate Vice President/Controller, Finance.
OVERVIEW: Mount Saint Mary's is the only women's university in Los Angeles and one of the most diverse in the nation.
The Mount is known nationally for its research on gender equity, its innovative health and science programs, and its commitment to community service. As a leading liberal arts institution, the University provides year-round, flexible and online programs, including a co-ed Weekend and Evening College, and our Graduate Division. Mount alums are engaged and active global citizens who are using their knowledge and skills to better themselves, their communities and the world.
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To provide leadership and overall management and integrity of the University's financial information, transactions and services according to GAAP and other compliance requirements.
To oversee the business and financial reporting and operations of the traditional business office, audit and finance functions of a non-profit university. To contribute at both strategic and operational levels. To establish policies, improve processes, and institute methods of control.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee financial functions, including GAAP financial reporting, month end and year end closings, audit preparation, tax return (e.g. 990's, 990T) preparation, external financial and statistical reporting related to university rankings, and interaction with external auditors.
Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable (Student Accounts and Collections) functions, business office, general ledger, fund management, payroll office, investment accounting, insurance, and serve as a liaison to insurance companies, supporting the VPAF with risk management.
Work with the VPAF in their role as Treasurer, first contact for banking activity including cash management, investment reporting, wire transfers, etc. Serve as liaison to investment consultants.
Prepare materials and action items for Board Committees (Audit, Finance and Investment) with the VPAF's leadership.
Supervise four direct reports (Assistant Controller/Treasury Management, Assistant Controller/Finance Functions, Payroll Manager, Director of Student Accounts & Vendor Management) with a total staff of 15-20. Shared responsibility with VP for the supervision of the annual budget compilation process and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting and forecasting, with the Budget Director.
Provide fiscal oversight for the departmental budget, the University's investment pool, and institutional administrative budget.
Serve as fiduciary and voting member of the University's Retirement Plans Committee.
Manage the financial reporting for the Women's College Coalition and the Association of Sisters of Saint Joseph Schools.
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QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
$185,000 - $195,000 a year
Mount Saint Mary's is exclusively partnering on this search with GHJ Search and Staffing. No agency referrals please. Please direct any inquiries to Matthew Cruz, Director of Executive Recruiting, at mcruz@ghjadvisors.com
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