Location

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Job Summary

Provides management and advanced level coordination of business affairs and budget of a large division, college or unit. Comprehensive oversight of the budget using analysis, forecasting and financial reporting. Directs control of board-approved budget, including collection, custody, disbursement, accounting, and auditing of all funds. May be responsible for supervising assigned business operations staff.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees, monitors and administers the financial operations, activities and budget of the assigned division, college, unit or department
2. Conducts comprehensive analysis to ensure efficient utilization of resources
3. Ensures fiduciary, operational and transactional compliance and accuracy
4. Facilitates interpretation and execution of applicable policies and procedures
5. Reviews analyses of activities, costs, operations, and forecasts data to determine department progress toward stated goals and objectives
6. May supervise staff, provides training, mentoring, hiring and performance management as assigned
7. Provides training and support on policies and procedures to leaders and staff
8. Develops, implements and facilitates internal financial policies and procedures
9. Acts in an advisory capacity to leadership

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Business, Accounting, or related field

Required Experience
Five (5) years related work experience

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Previous experience in managing division and operational budgets
Previous experience managing and leading staff
Previous experience in higher education preferred
Previous supervisory experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Leadership abilities to include but not limited to personnel development, coaching, goal setting and outcome measurement
Able to build and maintain partnering relationships with internal stakeholders and other operational departments and divisions
Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate, and manage risk
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines

KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of management and finance principles, including accounting and budgeting

SKILLS
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e. Microsoft Office suite, emphasis on Excel and accounting transaction systems)
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel