Chief Fiscal Officer
Department: Fiscal Affairs
Closing date:
2/27/2022
Hire date: 3/28/2022
About Arkansas Tech:
Arkansas Tech
University-Ozark Campus is the regional provider for technical and career education, offering more than 25 programs with a variety of
industry specific options, as well as certificates of proficiency, technical certificates, associate degrees and general education
coursework. The Ozark Campus is located on I-40 between Fort Smith and Russellville, Arkansas, in the city of Ozark. The campus, which is
more than 26 acres and includes a half-mile exercise path and disc golf course, is located along Arkansas Highway 23 North in Ozark,
Arkansas. The city of Ozark, with a population of approximately 3,500, is located on the banks of the Arkansas River and surrounded to the
north by the Ozark National Forest and to the south by the Ouachita National Forest. Located to the west of Ozark is the city of Fort Smith,
a commercial and industrial center for western Arkansas. Russellville, home to Arkansas Tech University’s main campus and an area of
vigorous industrial development, is located to the southeast of Ozark on Interstate 40.
Position Summary:
The Chief Fiscal Officer oversees the financial operations on the Ozark Campus, including:
Leading the Ozark Campus offices of
Fiscal Affairs, Human Resources, Computer Services, Physical Plant and Auxiliary Services;
Managing construction activities;
Practicing sound financial management to ensure good stewardship of the institution’s resources;
Working collaboratively
with all constituencies to help move the institution forward and achieve the mission, while providing a safe, welcoming environment for
students;
Working to inform and educate campus community about fiscal procedures and policies;
Ensuring integrity in
financial records through proper internal controls, compliance, and reporting.
Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:
The Chief Fiscal Officer provides both operational and programmatic support and supervises the finance
unit including the operations and physical maintenance of the Ozark Campus. Essential duties include managing operations for fiscal,
administrative, support and auxiliary services.
Responsibilities
include:
Overseeing the general ledger and expenditure controls, account reconciliations, preparation of financial
reports, budget management, banking and investment management, and compliance;
Participating as a member of the executive team
to help guide the direction of the campus according to the mission, vision and strategic plan for the university;
Providing
supervisory guidance to members of staff;
Interacting with students, faculty and staff across all campuses of Arkansas Tech
University;
Collaborating with multiple staff in fiscal and other operations across the institution to ensure proper accounting
procedures, compliance and controls;
Acting as a campus liaison in the community and higher education to serve students, the
institution and the community at large;
Coordinating construction project management for successful project completion;
Directing and supporting computer and infrastructure services to support technology needs and remaining on the leading edge of
technology.
The Chief Fiscal Officer position reports to the Ozark Campus Chancellor and is under the directive function of the Vice
President of Administration and Finance. This position supports both Ozark Campus operations and the fiscal support operations of the
university.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of generally Accepted Accounting
Principles.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with various constituencies both inside and outside of the
organization to move the institution forward.
Deep understanding of, and ability to lead fiscal operations across the institution to
ensure proper financial management and adherence to accounting principles and procedures.
Ability to lead others and work effectively
as a part of a team.
Outstanding oral and written communications skills for a variety of audiences.
Strong computer
application skills, including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Ability to plan effectively and successfully achieve
goals.
Operational knowledge of construction management, computer and infrastructure management, and administrative support
functions.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field from an accredited
college or university, plus three (3) years’ work experience in a business-related field.
Experience in employee
supervision.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university,
plus:
1. Five (5) years’ work experience in a business-related field.
2. Experience with financial operations in higher
education.
3. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in employee supervision.
4. Experience in capital improvement
projects.
5. Progressive career in business leadership.
Work Location, Environment, and Physical
Demands:
This position will work and be housed in an office located in the Office of Fiscal Services with a work
environment that is usually quiet. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
regularly required to use hands to handle and touch objects, and to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision,
distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
To be considered for
the position of Chief Fiscal Officer, all applications must be received and processed through our applicant tracking system Cornerstone
prior to the closing date on 2/27/2022 before 6:00 pm central time.
Please go to https://atu.csod.com/ats/careersite/search.aspx?site=1&c=atu to apply now.
This position is subject to a
pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in
the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential,
non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Arkansas Tech University is an AA/EOE employer committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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