JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership in financial administration and supports the Vice President for Administrative Services in managing the College’s finance services. This position reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services and serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet. The AVP manages the Controller and finance functions of the College, including the external audit, annual fiscal report to the State University of New York (SUNY), and SUNY budget file submission.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field
• 5–10 years of progressively responsible experience in financial administration within government, business, industry, or education
• At least five years of supervisory and/or managerial experience in financial or business operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a college or university setting

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong knowledge of finance principles in a higher education environment
• Proficiency in accounting software and enterprise database systems
• Knowledge of federal, state and SUNY regulations, policies, and compliance requirements
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a leadership team
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and manage multiple projects effectively
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills
• Financial forecasting and strategic planning abilities
• Cultural humility and commitment to diversity: promote equity, inclusion, and belonging

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Planning & Assessment

• Consults with the Vice President and senior staff regarding the College’s short- and long-term financial goals, including financial modeling related to collective bargaining
• Leads the development and management of the College’s annual budget, collaborating with the Controller throughout the budgeting process
• Assists department leaders in developing budget plans that inform decision-making and align with institutional priorities
• In consultation with the Vice President for Administrative Services, supervises finance staff and associated reporting duties

ADMINISTRATION & OPERATIONS

• Assists with budget development and management across College departments and provides guidance to budget managers and auxiliary units (Foundation Board, Dormitory Corporation, FSA) on accounting policies and procedures
• Works with the Controller to provide costing data for revenue-generating programs to support program development and assess outcomes
• Performs periodic cost and productivity analyses and prepares quarterly budget variance reports in collaboration with the Controller
• Develops and manages the budget for finance units and reviews/approves departmental budget requests aligned with institutional goals
• Supports professional development for supervisors within Finance
• Leads assessment processes for finance offices and participates in non-academic program review
• Works with the Purchasing function and the Vice President for Administrative Services on College-wide contracts with external vendors
• Represents the Vice President at meetings, conferences (e.g., SUNY Community College Business Officers Association), and other events as designated
• Chairs search committees for positions within the department
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Vice President
• Provides leadership and oversight in cash management, student accounts, restricted fund accounting, capital project accounting, internal controls, and insurance
• Identifies opportunities for improvements in policies, procedures, and processes, and initiates changes as appropriate
• Designs and implements, with support from accounting staff, a variety of financial analyses to support College operations, including current and long-term forecasting, budget modeling, and financial performance analysis
• Provides customer service-oriented leadership that fosters collaboration, communication, and strong working relationships across College departments
• Serves on the President’s Cabinet and other internal or external committees as assigned
• Collaborates with SUNY system counterparts and other higher education professionals, including those in human resources
• Provides high level finance reports to the Board of Trustees, and works with Controller position to provide finance reports to the component units’ boards

PAYROLL & COMPLIANCE

• Oversees financial management and compliance of payroll vendors, ensuring accurate processing, seamless integration with accounting systems, and alignment with audit and regulatory standards
• Collaborates with payroll personnel and provides training to ensure timely and accurate submission and reconciliation of journal entries
• Ensures timely submission of all required federal and state tax documentation for students and employees, including W-2s, 1098-Ts, and 1099s
• Compiles and submits year-end payroll and financial data in coordination with accounting staff
• Maintains oversight of payroll-related internal controls and ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and institutional policies
• Coordinates with Human Resources and Information Technology to ensure accurate employee data flow between systems used for payroll processing
• Uphold the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality in managing financial information; ensure adherence to internal controls, institutional policies, and applicable laws and regulations to support compliance and safeguard institutional assets

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Primarily on-campus engagement with faculty and staff is required
• Must be able to respond to unpredictable administrative or financial challenges, including crises and emergencies
• May require occasional evening, weekend, and on-call availability, especially during peak periods
• Uses College systems (e.g., Jenzabar), data tools, and digital platforms for reporting and analysis. Must demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace applications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Assistant Vice President of Finance provides direct supervision to the Controller and Accounts Receivable/ Student Billing.

GENERAL

All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.

Management/Confidential staff are not eligible to participate in a bargaining unit and employment with SUNY Sullivan is considered at will.

SALARY & APPLICATION

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. Salary range: $97,000 to 105,000.

Please submit your cover letter, resume, copy of transcripts, copy of any required licenses, and the contact information (email address required) for 3 professional references. All applicants will be notified of the outcome once a decision has been made.
Please note that all advertised positions at SUNY Sullivan are contingent upon the availability of funding and alignment with institutional priorities.

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Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:

SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.