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Chicago, IL, United States
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Apr 13, 2021
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u003cpu003eAdler University is currently seeking a Associate Vice President, Planning u0026amp; Budgets.u0026nbsp;Reporting to the Vice President, Finance u0026amp; Operations (VPFO), the Associate Vice President, Planning u0026amp; Budgets supports financial planning and oversees budget administration and programming for the University working closely and in collaboration with the AVP, Finance u0026amp; Accounting to ensure the effective overall operations of the institutions finance function.u0026nbsp; AVP, Planning u0026amp; Budgets closely with the VPFO to craft and execute financial strategy for the institution including but not limited to managing the institutionu0026rsquo;s investment portfolio as well as researching and recommending new initiatives in alignment with the institutionu0026rsquo;s mission and strategic priorities and plan.u0026nbsp; The AVP, Planning u0026amp; Budgets is a member of the Presidentu0026rsquo;s Cabinet and provides guidance to the President and members of Senior Management as needed as well as consistently leverages industry knowledge and best practices to promote the universityu0026rsquo;s mission and vision.u0026nbsp; Supports culture development and management efforts.u003c/pu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEducation/Experience:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eMasteru0026rsquo;s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning in Business Administration, Operations Management, Accounting, Finance, or relevant discipline required.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMinimum seven (7) yearsu0026rsquo; senior level experience with any combination of overseeing life-cycle budget administration and strategic planning or large-scale process improvement efforts. Of the five yearsu0026rsquo; experience, a minimum of three (3) years should include the oversight of human capital. Higher education or non-profit experience preferred.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eKnowledge/Skills/Abilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eFunctional knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting and project managementu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience with accounting for foreign subsidiary and financial reporting with multiple currenciesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of participatory and values-based budgeting processesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eExperience working within dynamic environments with internal and external stakeholders as well as the ability to leverage influence to drive change and influence stakeholdersu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to consistently identify opportunities for improvement and make recommendations based on observationsu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAbility to analyze complex business processesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eKnowledge of various financial principles, practices, and applications, including budgeting, financial planning, financial analysis, and financial reportingu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eUnderstanding of principles of finance and banking relationships and investments.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong demonstration of alignment with Adleru0026rsquo;s social justice mission and vision, and application of social justice into budgetary and financial scenariosu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong critical thinking, problem-solving and visioning acumenu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong collaboration acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDemonstration of Emotional Intelligence and professional maturityu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eProficient and functional knowledge of MS Office (Work, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook)u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong research acumen and abilitiesu003c/liu003enu003cliu003eStrong communication acumen including written, oral, and listeningu003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003ch4u003eu003cstrongu003ePrincipal Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/h4u003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eEssential Duties u0026amp; Responsibilities: u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eIn collaboration with the VP, Finance u0026amp; Operations, collaborates with relevant University leaders to develop short- and long-term strategies and financial plans consistent with the strategic plan and in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and practices.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eLeads the development and implementation of operating and capital budgets in support of institutional short- and long-term goals and priorities.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eMeasures compliance with approved operating plans and report results to all internal and external stakeholders.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePresent information and report to the finance and audit committees of the board of trustees.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eIn collaboration with the Institutional Advancement Office, oversees management of operating, endowment, and investment accounts consistent with donor-required and other fund restrictions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePrepares and oversees annual, operating and capital budgets including developing volume projections, expense targets and other financial statement items.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eDevelops budget assumptions to be reviewed by the Sr. Management team and Finance committee.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003ePrepares mid-year operating and cash forecast reflecting changes to key budget assumptions.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eWorks with departmental budget managers, identifying opportunities to achieve and exceed budget targets.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eParticipates in month-end closing process.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCompletes the analysis of budget variances and obtains explanations for revenue and operating expense trends.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eEnsures the timely production of recurring and adhoc reports requested by the VP, Finance u0026amp; Operations.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAttends meetings of the board of trustees and the finance committee of the board as needed/requested.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eCommunicates budget, financial results, and fiscal responsibility to stakeholders across the University.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReviews contracts for liability and contractual commitments with the assistance of legal counsel as needed.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eAdvises the President and board of trustees regarding the Universityu0026rsquo;s fiscal health, sustainability, and growth.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eOther duties as assigned and/or requested.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAdler U Benefits:u0026nbsp;u003cbr /u003eu003c/strongu003eu003cstrongu003eOur institution provides a comprehensive benefit package for full time staff/ faculty which includes health, dental, vision, supplemental life insurance, EAP, STD/LTD and a 403b retirement plan. Vacation and sick time with 13 paid holidays off included in our PTO compensation package. We embrace and encourage continued education through our Tuition Reimbursement / Professional Development Benefit Program.u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eCOVID-19 considerations:u0026nbsp;u003c/strongu003eThe health and safety of our staff/faculty and their families, as well as our stakeholders, potential candidates, and the communities we serve, are of the utmost importance. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this role will temporarily be performed remotely. The successful candidate will train and work from home occasionally until such time as it is determined that role will return to the campus full-time.u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eAPPLICATION PROCESS:u003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003culu003enu003cliu003eApplicants should electronically submit a complete application including: a cover letter addressing qualifications and interests, as well as a resume.u003c/liu003enu003cliu003eReview of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.u003c/liu003enu003c/ulu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cemu003eEqual Opportunity Employeru003c/emu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/pu003enu003cpu003eu003cemu003eIt is the policy of Adler University that all persons are entitled to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) protection. The University does not discriminate against any individual for employment because of age, religion, race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status (including unfavorable discharge from the military), or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.u003cspanu003eu0026nbsp;u003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003eu003cspanu003eu003cemu003eAs part of the Adleru0027s equal employment opportunity policy, Adler will also take affirmative actionu0026nbsp;to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, Armed Forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunitiesu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003e,EqualOpportunityEmployerDescription:null,PayTransparencyPolicyStatement:null,MatchScore:1.0,HasApplied:false,ApplicationJobBoardName:null,ApplicationJobBoardId:null,DateApplied:null,Salaried:true,CompensationAmount:null,PublishingStatus:1,Links:[],BehaviorCriteria:[],MotivationCriteria:[],EducationCriteria:[],LicenseAndCertificationCriteria:[],SkillCriteria:[],WorkExperienceCriteria:[],JobBoardMemberships:[{JobBoardId:5b64ce7f-14b5-443e-344c-7e8db470f3bd,PublishedInternal:true,PublishedExternal:false,ExternalPostedDate:null,InternalPostedDate:2021-04-13T19:38:50.657Z},{JobBoardId:b809b751-42a6-bffa-f3ce-536e549e35d9,PublishedInternal:false,PublishedExternal:true,ExternalPostedDate:2021-04-13T19:38:50.657Z,InternalPostedDate:null}],AssessmentUri:null,AssessmentStatus:null,OpportunityIsClosed:false,TravelRequired:null,TravelDescription:null,SupervisorName:null,Assessments:[],ApplicationId:null,CompensationAnnualMinimum:null,CompensationAnnualMaximum:null,CompensationHourlyMinimum:null,CompensationHourlyMaximum:null,CompensationCurrency:null});
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