Associate Vice President for Finance

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fairleigh dickinson universityTeaneck (NJ)

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Job Title: Associate Vice President for Finance
Campus: Metropolitan Campus, Teaneck, NJ
Department: Financial Affairs, VP's Office-Metro
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Lisa ClarkeHiring Manager Title: Interim Vice President for Finance
Position Type: Professional Administrative
Grade: 34FLSA: Exempt
Salary: $160,000--$180,000 General Benefits This position provides a comprehensive benefits package thatincludes: employee tuition grant, health/dental/RX/visioninsurance, paid time off, retirement plan contributions, employerpaid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well asvarious voluntary benefits including but not limited tosupplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, andFSA / HSA .Status: Full-TimeMonths Worked: 12 Month
Job Summary: Reporting to the Vice President for Finance and Treasurer, the Associate Vice President for Finance serves as the senioroperational leader for the Finance Division and is responsible forthe effective day-to-day management of the University’s accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, purchasing/procurement, auditcoordination, tax and regulatory compliance, and related financeoperations. The Associate Vice President translates institutionalfinancial strategy into disciplined processes, reliable forecasts, timely reporting, strong internal controls, and effective financialmanagement across the University. The position works closely withthe Vice President for Finance and Treasurer to implement theannual budget, long-range financial plan, scenario analyses, andthe financial components of strategic initiatives and partnerships. In a challenging higher education environment, the Associate Vice President is expected to be a hands-on leader who strengthensaccountability, develops staff, improves processes and systems, andprovides responsive, decision-useful financial support whilemaintaining appropriate stewardship and control.
Required Qualifications: 1. Bachelor’s degree required in Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration, or a closely related field. CPA certificationrequired; Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, BusinessAdministration, or a related field preferred.2. Minimum of eight years of progressively responsible accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, or financial management experiencerequired, including significant supervisory or managementresponsibility. Experience in higher education, a not-for-profitorganization, or public accounting serving complex not-for-profitor higher education clients strongly preferred.3. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accountingprinciples, financial statement preparation, audit requirements, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, tax andregulatory compliance, and financial reporting in a complexorganization.4. Demonstrated ability to manage an annual budget process, developforecasts and financial models, analyze variances and trends, andtranslate financial information into practical recommendations foroperating leaders.5. Demonstrated success improving financial processes, controls, reporting, and systems. Experience with enterprise financialsystems, preferably Ellucian, and advanced proficiency with Exceland financial reporting/analytics tools required.6. Strong leadership, communication, and management skills, including the ability to develop staff, establish accountability, manage competing priorities, and work effectively with diverseacademic and administrative constituencies in aresource-constrained and changing environment.7. Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, laws, regulations, accounting standards, andinstitutional guidelines; ability to identify risk and exercisesound judgment in complex situations.8. Ability to handle matters of a highly confidential and sensitivenature with discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.9. Valid driver’s license and accessibility to transportation fortravel between campuses.10. Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizingthe background check. Hours Worked 35
Posting Date: 09/11/2026 Application Types Accepted: Application for Employment Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Required Documents ResumeCover Letter

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