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Accountable to:&nbsp;President
General Summary:&nbsp;&nbsp;Under the direction of the University President, the Vice President for Administration &amp; Finance serves as the Chief Financial Officer of the University.&nbsp;&nbsp;The VPAF administers the University budget as well as supervises the Business Office, Human Resources, Office of Financial Aid, Facilities, Security and Safety, and the Office of Information Technology. The VPAF is also responsible for the outsourced Bookstore, general contract administration, regulation administration, The University’s annual budget, fiscal policies, and other services as assigned.&nbsp;&nbsp;The VPAF works closely with various State of North Dakota governing and regulating agencies.
Primary Responsibilities:&nbsp;
Business Office&nbsp;- Responsible for the accurate accounting and budgeting of appropriated and non-appropriated funds to include payroll and student accounts. Human Resources&nbsp;- Responsible for talent acquisition, salary administration, employee training, and appropriate application of&nbsp;&nbsp;HR policies, procedures, and practices. May coordinate on the process of position creation and management. Student Financial Aid&nbsp;- Responsible for accurate accounting and disbursement of student financial aid; federal funds, scholarships, grants, waivers, and awards used by students for tuition, books, and fees. Facilities Management&nbsp;- Responsible for the maintenance and cleaning of all buildings and grounds of the University.&nbsp;&nbsp;Provides oversight for new construction and renovation of buildings. Campus Safety and Security&nbsp;- Provides security services 24/7, Clery Act reporting, and safety measures. &nbsp;Information Technology Center&nbsp;- Provides for the physical infrastructure, security and support of all campus network and communication lines, computers and related I.T. equipment on campus. Bookstore&nbsp;- Responsible for the oversight of bookstore operations (currently contracted with Barnes &amp; Noble) Coordination with North Dakota University System office&nbsp;- Responds to requests for information from the NDUS and SBHE, assists with presentations as necessary and serves as a member of the NDUS Administrative Affairs Council. Budget Administration&nbsp;- Coordinates the budget requests and development processes. Serves on the Strategic Planning and Budget Council.&nbsp;&nbsp;Serves on the Faculty Senate Salary and Budget Committee. Contract Administration&nbsp;- Executes most contracts and works with assigned attorney to ensure compliance with state laws. &nbsp;
Secondary Responsibilities:
Dining Services&nbsp;- Coordinates with the VPSA to manage the food services contract (currently contracted with Sodexo).&nbsp;&nbsp;Sets board rates in conjunction with food services personnel. Residence Life&nbsp;- Coordinates with the VPSA to maintain residence halls for safety, security, and student satisfaction.&nbsp;&nbsp;Accounts for charges and receipts regarding student residence fees.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sets room rates in connection with residence life personnel. Dakota College at Bottineau&nbsp;- Coordinates with DCB personnel to provide advice and assistance as necessary.
Performance Standards
Fulfills defined responsibilities for the position and sets strategic annual professional goals and objectives.&nbsp; Participates actively as a team member of President’s Staff and University Cabinet. Monitors the work performance of staff, clearly communicates expectations and responsibilities, conducts evaluations, and takes corrective actions as necessary. Provides professional development opportunities for staff, and orients staff to university practices, procedures, and policies. Ensures an inclusive and participatory working climate in which staff members are empowered and free to express themselves in a non-threatening environment, promoting civility, creativity, and professionalism. Follows established policies and practices. Responds to supervisory instructions and guidelines in a timely and responsible manner. Meets all expectations for university staff members’ professional conduct.&nbsp; Accountable for the following first-level reports:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
&nbsp;Associate VPAF/Controller &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director, Bookstore &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director, Facilities Management &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director, Financial Aid &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director, Human Resources &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Director, Campus Safety &amp; Security &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Co-Directors, Information Technology Center
Minimum Qualifications:
Baccalaureate degree in finance, administration, accounting, or a directly related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.&nbsp; Minimum of eight (8) years successful and progressive experience and background in leadership and administrative roles, with direct and administrative fiscal experience in a college or university setting Outstanding communication skills&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Graduate degree in finance, administration, accounting, or a directly related field or CPA certification preferred
2.&nbsp;ND Veteran’s Preference applies
Other Significant Characteristics:
Be an individual with high integrity, principles, and work ethic. Endorse the principles of shared governance, inclusive and research-based decision making. Possess a philosophy that is aligned with the institutional mission and core values and possess the ability to work constructively and fairly with faculty, students, staff, and other stakeholders of the University.&nbsp; Possess a “can-do” attitude, approach problems and issues objectively, responsibly, while cooperatively exploring options and solutions.&nbsp; Possess the abilities to provide effective leadership and to facilitate effective long-term strategic planning guided by a clear vision. Provide responsible supervision and support of employees. Make high-quality judgments and decisions based upon institutional data and input. Have the ability to manage resources effectively, fairly, and positively. Be experienced interacting with auditors, government officials, and legislators.&nbsp; Be active professionally and aware of current developments in professional arenas, with the experience or interest in becoming an active participant in professional organizations. Be willing to be an active and visible participant in the life of the University and the greater community. Please Note -&nbsp;The reviewing of potential candidates will begin on August 13th, 2023
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this position.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.
Additional Information Equal Opportunity and Non-Discrimination Statement:&nbsp;&nbsp;Minot State University (MSU) is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. MSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information (GINA), marital or parental status, veteran’s status, citizenship status, public assistance status, participation in lawful off-campus activity, spousal relationship to current employee, or other protected status under federal, state, or local law. MSU complies with all federal and state non-discrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations, including complying with the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This policy applies to admissions, enrollment, scholarships, loan programs, participation in University activities, employment, and access to participation in, and treatment in all University programs and activities.
For more information, or for accommodations contact:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hr@minotstateu.edu" target="_blank">hr@minotstateu.edu</a>. For Relay Services:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.relaynorthdakota.com/" target="_blank">Relay North Dakota</a>
ND Veteran's Preference:&nbsp;North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 or NGB 22 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
&nbsp;Confidentiality of Application Materials
Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.

Vice President of Administration and Finance

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, the Director of Finance at Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) has oversight of the financial, risk management and information technology operations of the organization. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Director of Finance is delegated a high degree of responsibility to recommend and implement fiscal policies and procedures in partnership with university colleagues to ensure that ASI operates appropriately within the financial policies of the California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees and the University, while sustaining sound business practices, and strengthening the financial health of ASI.
The Director of Finance will sit as a non-voting member and serve as an advisor to the ASI Student Board of Directors, which doubles as the Sacramento State Student Government. &nbsp;&nbsp;
The ASI Director of Finance serves as ASI administrator in charge in the absence of the Executive Director.&nbsp;
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Accounting 
<ul>
<li>Oversees the supervision and management of all aspects of the functional areas of the Accounting Services department, including but not limited to accounts receivable, accounts payable, cashiering, fixed asset management, internal controls, policy development and implementation, legal, and audit compliance as well as maintenance of the general ledger.</li>
<li>Provides insight and education regarding ASI and CSU Sacramento budget and financial operations to the ASI Student Board of Directors, full-time staff, student-staff, campus partners and the student community at a level of their understanding.</li>
<li>Oversees the preparation of the annual financial statements and 990 for ASI and the Union WELL.</li>
<li>Facilitates implementation of quality standards and priority criteria for service processes.</li>
<li>Ensures a high level of customer satisfaction through assessment, staff training, and resource development. Ensures compliance with state and federal tax laws and reporting requirements.</li>
<li>Ensures compliance with all internal controls and identifies potential improvements to increase efficiency of operations and security of company assets.</li>
<li>Evaluates changes in policies, laws, and available resources for impacts and adjustments to related policies, procedures, and staff responsibilities.</li>
<li>Coordinates plans for testing, training, and implementing new and upgraded financial systems.</li>
<li>Manages corporate response to auditors during the annual external audit, CSU audits, and other agency audits.</li>
<li>Prepares reports and supporting documentation for year-end financial statements and state and federal income tax filings.</li>
<li>Reviews and approves internal audits of petty cash, change funds, and inventories of assets and resale products.</li>
<li>Responsible for all cash management activity within the organization to meet short and long-term financial requirements.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Examines and translates financial information related to specific business decisions, reports on operating results, cash flow, financial forecasts, restricted fund activities, investments and related issues.</li>
<li>Examines investments and consults with appropriate staff and investment managers regarding investment needs and maximization of investment income.&nbsp; Makes investment recommendations to the Executive Director.</li>
<li>Provides on-site accounting support for departmental special events (i.e. regattas, ski swap, etc.) as required.</li>
</ul>
Long Term Financial Planning, and Forecasting
<ul>
<li>Develops financial forecasts to determine necessary funding levels for ASI regarding distribution/allocation of fiscal resources.</li>
<li>Monitors the use of student fee revenue and recommends timing and levels of necessary fee increases.</li>
<li>Develops long-term capital funding plans and budgets including maintaining appropriate reserve increases.</li>
<li>Manages investment and banking operations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Advises Executive Director on all financial matters.</li>
</ul>
Fiscal Services
<ul>
<li>Serves as an advisor to the ASI Student Board of Directors. Provides guidance and support to all elected ASI student officers, especially the ASI Student Vice President of Finance, in the fulfillment of their responsibilities, and to student club and organization officers on the use of ASI funds.</li>
<li>Organizes, directs and supervises the preparation of ASl's annual budget in accordance with the guidelines provided by the ASI Finance and Budget Committee.</li>
<li>Implements the approved budget, and works with ASI department directors to ensure that operations remain within the scope of the approved budget.</li>
<li>Coordinates with the ASI Student Vice President of Finance in the annual budget review process.</li>
<li>Develops and presents ASI budget to the ASI Student Board of Directors and reports on budget status throughout the year to the Student Board of Directors.</li>
<li>Oversees the management of corporate bank accounts.</li>
<li>Oversees internal audit plan; acts as liaison to external audit firm.</li>
<li>Monitors gifts and donations, sales tax liability, fixed asset management and inventory, insurance coverage, and contractual agreements that bind ASI.</li>
<li>Serves as a key resource to ASI Student Government/ASI Student Board of Directors regarding fiscal policies, procedures, and processes.</li>
<li>Fulfills ASl's responsibilities as fiscal agent for the State Hornet Newspaper and Union WELL.</li>
<li>Manages services as agreed upon in the Memorandums of Understanding, including completing and overseeing the financial transactions, record keeping, account collections and financial statements.</li>
<li>Maintains and update the Financial Policy Manual.</li>
</ul>
Committees
<ul>
<li>Serves as a member of the ASI Management Work Team</li>
<li>Serves as a non-voting member of the ASI Finance and Budget Committee</li>
<li>Serves as a non-voting member of the ASI Student Board of Directors</li>
<li>Serves as a member of the AOA Business and Financial Services Committee</li>
<li>Serves as a member of the Student Affairs Manager Group; attends all meetings</li>
</ul>
ADMINISTRATION
<ul>
<li>Ensures effective day-to-day oversight of central corporate functions, including strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, risk management, corporate records, and infrastructure.</li>
<li>Complies with ASI policies, practices and procedures in leading, supervising and managing the ASI Accounting Services department.</li>
<li>Increases the operational strength of the organization through supporting staff professional development.</li>
<li>Supervises the Information Technology team to deliver technical support, network administration, information security, and procurement.&nbsp; Recommends technology strategies and solutions by evaluating organization needs, identifying problems, evaluating trends, and anticipating requirements.</li>
<li>Follows all relevant university policies, procedures, and guidelines including, but not limited to, safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.</li>
</ul>
Assessment
<ul>
<li>Develop and execute assessment of programs and/or services for areas of responsibility including, but not limited to, setting and implementing goals, evaluating outcomes and ongoing enhancement.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Participate in the overall ASI assessment planning and goal setting.</li>
</ul>
CORE COMPETENCIES 
<ul>
<li>Leading the Department: Manages and supports organizational transformation; aligns department initiatives with ASI’s mission and vision.</li>
<li>Leading Self: Adheres to the highest standards of ethics, is open to new ideas and approaches; and exhibits leadership behaviors.</li>
<li>Leading Others: Manages effective teams and work groups effectively; builds and maintains relationships.</li>
<li>Effective Communicator: Demonstrates open, honest and respectful written and verbal communication. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing with staff, employees and public.</li>
<li>Flexible/Adaptable: Maintains effectiveness in varying work environments where circumstances and priorities are changing.</li>
<li>Resilient: Maintains high performance and composure under pressure, opposition or criticism.</li>
<li>Creativity/Innovation: Encourages new ideas and innovations in programming; questions conventional approaches.</li>
<li>Financial Management: Prepares, justifies and administers the program budget. Monitors expenditures and uses cost benefit thinking to set department priorities.</li>
<li>Policies, Process and Procedures: Acts in accordance with established guidelines; communicates and enforces Associated Students Inc. policies and procedures.</li>
<li>Partnership: Works effectively and collaboratively with campus constituencies to serve a diverse customer population.</li>
<li>Customer-Focused: proactively seeks and finds ways to provide the highest standards of service. </li>
<li>Problem-Solver: Demonstrates broad ways to analyze and handle complex problems and situations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cooperation: Works effectively with others in order to achieve a shared goal; follows instructions.</li>
</ul>
Minimum Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Ability to manage the quality and content of organizational finance and accounting, typically demonstrated by eight (8) years of experience managing the fiscal and administrative functions of a complex business unit or a large non-profit and/or the possession of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or a related field. Relevant work experience may be substitute for required education.</li>
<li>Minimum five (5) years of experience compiling, developing, preparing and publishing comprehensive financial statements in a FASB and/or GASB environment.</li>
<li>Ability to analyze data, develop, and maintain complex statistical and management reports.</li>
<li>Ability to effectively communicate financial concepts to audiences with varying degrees of financial aptitude.</li>
<li>Supervisory experience required.</li>
</ul>
PREFERRED Qualifications
<ul>
<li>Advanced degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field, from an accredited university. Certified Public Accountant (CPA).</li>
<li>Financial management experience in higher education or with a non-­ profit 501(c)(3) organization.</li>
<li>Demonstrated success in establishing and maintaining collegial professional relationships, and delivering first-rate customer service during their most recent five years’ work experience.</li>
<li>Experience working with a Board of Directors, preferably related to a non-profit 501(c)(3) or higher education organization.</li>
<li>Experience supervising a segment of a large information technology operation or all aspects of a small information technology operation.</li>
<li>Experience supervising a major segment of a large accounting operation, or all aspects of a small accounting operation.</li>
<li>Experience in strategic planning for an organization with a variety of departments.</li>
<li>Experience working with external auditors and resolving identified audit findings.</li>
</ul>
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee must:
<ul>
<li>Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.</li>
<li>Must be able to climb, kneel, squat, reach overhead</li>
</ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT 
<ul>
<li>Office setting</li>
</ul>

Director of Finance

Warren Wilson College seeks a Vice President for Finance &amp; Administration/CFO Click here to view position profile: <a href="https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WarrenWilson_VP_FinanceAdmin_CFO_Profile.pdf" target="_blank">https://summitsearchsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/WarrenWilson_VP_FinanceAdmin_CFO_Profile.pdf</a> Location: Asheville, North Carolina
The Position: The Vice President for Finance and Administration/CFO (VPFA) reports directly to the President and is a key member of the President's leadership team. The VPFA must understand and be supportive of the mission of the College and be comfortable working transparently in partnership with the President, other administrative leaders, staff and faculty, and the Board of Trustees in an environment that embraces shared governance and values collaboration. This VPFA is also responsible for the fiscal integrity and operational efficiency of the institution. The VPFA oversees the offices of accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, facilities, public safety, conferences and rentals, Swannanoa Gathering, and dining services.
An Opportunity for Visionary Leadership Like many liberal arts colleges and universities, Warren Wilson College is facing challenges arising from current social, political, financial, and demographic realities. Successful navigation through these challenges requires independent colleges to move beyond conventional models that rely heavily on student tuition to fund the crucial work of higher education. The VPFA will partner with the President and other key stakeholders to leverage Warren Wilson’s unique strengths, develop an innovative plan for growing the College’s resources, and facilitate the transformation necessary to preserve the College’s distinctive mission and secure its future for generations of students to come.
The College’s VPFA must, therefore, have a distinctive set of key attributes and skills. The VPFA will:
<ul>
<li>Share the commitment of President Fernández to the mission and social impact of Warren Wilson College and will be his thought partner in developing a new strategic plan and executing a path to financial sustainability for the College.</li>
<li>Be a quick study and a strong communicator, able to comprehend, in their totality, the institution’s finances and to communicate effectively about them to the Board and shared governance groups, creating understanding and support for the College’s financial strategy and needed decisions.</li>
<li>Be able to build and present budget models that reflect possible choices and projected results, basing models on variables like enrollment, tuition revenue, tuition discount, net tuition, student retention, auxiliary income, philanthropic giving, facilities costs, employee costs, and program costs.</li>
<li>Possess acumen to assist the President by developing financial pro formas to support evaluation of current programs, proposed new programs, and potential revenue-generating initiatives and partnerships with for-profit entities.</li>
</ul>
Responsibilities: Strategy and Financial Leadership:
<ul>
<li>Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet and advise the President and other key members of the leadership team on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investment priorities, and policy matters.</li>
<li>In collaboration with the President and administration develop new revenue sources to support the mission of the College.</li>
<li>Serve as the main financial liaison to the Board of Trustees and the Administration and Finance, Investment, Audit, and Building and Grounds Committees. Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board and its committees.</li>
<li>Gain the trust of administration, staff, and faculty by effectively communicating with the campus about financial issues.</li>
<li>Develop and execute a long-range financial plan for the institution that works to maintain the fiscal health of the College while simultaneously allowing for strategic growth.</li>
</ul>
Operations:
<ul>
<li>Partner with the President of the College and the Vice President of Enrollment and Marketing in developing strategies that work to increase undergraduate net tuition revenue.</li>
<li>Review the operations of the College to ensure that they are efficient and effective and determine if there are areas that can be reengineered in ways that will allow for greater economies of operation.</li>
<li>Direct and manage the assets of the College and develop and maintain systems of internal controls to safeguard financial assets of the College.</li>
<li>Guide annual budgeting process and produce financial, expense and budgeting reports.</li>
<li>Arrange for the preparation of the audited financial reports by external auditors.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of Information Technology, including critical infrastructure, cybersecurity, enterprise data and intelligence, computing hardware and software, and instructional technology.</li>
<li>Oversee the management of facilities including new construction, renovation, and non-routine maintenance.</li>
<li>Maintain oversight of Risk Management and Property Insurance and collaborate with Human Resources on the financial oversight of other insurance (including health, life, dental).</li>
</ul>
Fundraising and Endowment:
<ul>
<li>Oversee endowment investments as prescribed by the Investment Committee of the Board and advise the President and key stakeholders, including administration, on strategic use of endowment funds.</li>
<li>Partner with the Vice President of Advancement to ensure effective stewardship of gifts to the College.</li>
<li>Represent the College externally as needed, especially in banking and lease negotiations. Manage bond indebtedness and banking and auditing relationships.</li>
</ul>
Staff Supervision and Development:
<ul>
<li>Promote a culture of high performance and develop staff using a supportive, collaborative and data-driven approach.</li>
<li>Ensure all staff are customer-focused in their dealings with students, faculty, staff and others.</li>
<li>Oversee, direct, and supervise offices of accounting and finance, information technology, human resources, facilities, public safety, conferences and rentals, Swannanoa gathering, dining services and the bookstore.</li>
<li>Actively participate in the selection, hiring, training, and evaluation of direct reports, facilitate and direct the process of goal setting for direct reports, and conduct regular meetings with them to monitor workflow and offer feedback and guidance.</li>
</ul>
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.</li>
<li>Flexible, courageous, and honest leader who can positively and productively lead strategic and tactical finance and administration initiatives.</li>
<li>Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and the ability to work effectively with a diverse staff.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication skills. Significant experience with strategic financial planning, budget modeling, and support for partnership development.</li>
<li>Demonstrated financial and administrative leader with superior analytical and management skills, able to develop sophisticated financial models and comfortable with innovative approaches to funding the College and its programs.</li>
</ul>
Preferred Qualifications:
<ul>
<li>Master's degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting.</li>
<li>Certified Public Accountant (CPA).</li>
<li>10 years of experience in a leadership role, preferably with both external audit and in-house financial management experience.</li>
</ul>
About the Institution: Warren Wilson College is a vibrant, independent college with an innovative curriculum that purposefully integrates the liberal arts and experiential learning with community engagement and work experiences to prepare students for not only professional success, but also a life of meaning. Located on a 1,135-acre campus in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Asheville, North Carolina, the College enrolls approximately 600 undergraduates and 100 graduates in a learning community committed to sustainable practices, cross-cultural understanding, and the common good.
Warren Wilson College is one of the Fiske Guide’s Top 20 “Best Buy” colleges for 2023. The College’s most popular programs are Art, Biology, Creative Writing, Conservation Biology, Environmental Studies, Global Studies, and Pre-Vet. With nearly 100 on-campus work crews and over 250 community service partners, Warren Wilson College provides an educational program that promotes curiosity and empathy and prepares graduates with skills to engage in groundbreaking scholarship, pursue meaningful careers with professional integrity, and lead purposeful lives dedicated to fostering a just, equitable and sustainable world.
Warren Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, and Master of Fine Arts degrees. Students are supported in and out of the classroom with their learning through a dedicated and talented faculty: 52 full-time, 15 part-time, and 47 adjuncts.
Visit <a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu" target="_blank">https://www.warren-wilson.edu</a>.
Students choose from 21 majors, 33 concentrations, 33 minors, and four pre-professional advising areas for their academic pursuits. The College also offers a nationally renowned <a href="https://warren-wilson.edu/programs/mfa-in-creative-writing/" target="_blank">MFA Program for Writers</a>. Students are supported in and out of the classroom with their learning through a dedicated and talented faculty: 52 full-time, 15 part-time, and 47 adjunct.
Warren Wilson College is one of <a href="https://www.workcolleges.org/" target="_blank">nine work colleges in the country</a>, where all residential students are required to work on campus, and in exchange they receive money towards their tuition. Warren Wilson receives an annual grant of $2 million from the U.S. Department of Education that helps support the meaningful work experiences in which students engage.
In addition to the 1,100-acre campus classroom, laboratory, and library of natural resources which include managed forests, and native wilderness, students learn on a working farm, running a mixed crop and livestock operation with a commitment to sustainable practices which in turn provides public educational opportunities for the wider community.
Every student at Warren Wilson is also required to do community engagement, where they volunteer in the community. Focused on addressing social and environmental justice issues, Warren Wilson students are supported by the Center for Community Engagement and annually, complete over 50,000 hours with local, national, and global communities.
Leadership &amp; Governance Dr. Damián J. Fernández is the 10th president of Warren Wilson College, assuming leadership on June 1, 2023.
A Cuban immigrant and first-generation college student who grew up in Puerto Rico, Fernández comes to Warren Wilson with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and leadership positions at both private and public institutions.
Chair of the Board Lach Zemp said, “Dr. <a>Fernández</a> brings a wealth and depth of experience in higher education that is in perfect alignment with the values instilled in our students from Warren Wilson’s long legacy of excellent academics, service to community and the importance of work.”
Fernández’s aspirations for Warren Wilson College include advancing innovative programs that deepen project- and problem-based learning, growing and diversifying enrollment, addressing facilities and other institutional needs, and rethinking the traditional business model of liberal arts colleges.
“Warren Wilson’s foundational commitment to access and its pedagogy of mind, heart, and hand—learning, service, and work—are as compelling now as in 1894,” Fernández said. “Together we will push the boundaries of experiential learning for the 21st century. Warren Wilson will be a leader in the renewal of the American liberal arts college by focusing on excellence, inclusion, innovation, and impact.”
“Ours is a pivotal moment in the history of the College and our nation,” Fernández said. “Together we will ensure Warren Wilson’s future as a place that contributes to individual and community transformation for the greater good. What an honor and responsibility to be steward of that mission. I thank the Board and the community for this extraordinary opportunity.”
Fernández received his bachelor’s from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, master’s in Latin American Studies from the University of Florida, and Ph.D. in International Relations from the University of Miami.
<a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu/2023/02/17/warren-wilson-college-names-dr-damian-j-fernandez-as-new-president/" target="_blank">Click here</a> to learn more.
Fernández joins the governance structure of Warren Wilson College which consists of the <a href="https://www.warren-wilson.edu/about/leadership/board-of-trustees/" target="_blank">Board of Trustees</a>, the President, a group of 14 faculty and staff representatives, and the Student Government Association, in addition to committees and working groups created as needed.
To Apply: Confidential review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit a curriculum vitae/resume and a letter of interest.
To apply online, go to: <a href="https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su373" target="_blank">https://theapplicantmanager.com/jobs?pos=su373</a>
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Warren Wilson College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to developing a campus community that reflects the full diversity of the human experience and, as such, welcomes all applicants.
Warren Wilson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender or gender identity, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation, in the administration of its educational policies, recruitment or admission of students, scholarship, grant or loan programs, athletic or other College administered programs, employment procedures, training programs, promotion policies or other related personnel practices.

Vice President for Finance & Administration/CFO

<h3>Job Description</h3>
Job Description
Experienced Tax Preparer &amp; Reviewer (Remote) Annual Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 depending on experience with performance bonuses
We are a growing income tax practice seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to join our team on a long-term basis. The ideal candidate is highly skilled, dependable, and thrives in a proactive advisory role while delivering accurate and timely results.
What You’ll Do:
<ul>
<li>Prepare and review individual income tax returns using CCH or other top-tier tax software.</li>
<li>Develop tax plans and projections with CCH Access projection software for individual clients.</li>
<li>Research complex tax issues using tools like CCH AnswerConnect, ChatGPT, and other advanced resources.</li>
<li>Work quickly, efficiently, and resourcefully while maintaining accuracy and compliance.</li>
<li>Provide advisory guidance to clients as part of our tax planning and strategy process.</li>
</ul>
What We’re Looking For:
<ul>
<li>Proven track record of reliability, competence, and integrity.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of federal and state tax law, with advanced software proficiency.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently while communicating clearly and professionally.</li>
<li>Interest in a long-term relationship that could lead to practice succession.</li>
<li>"Strongly prefer candidates with a portable book of business."</li>
<li>"Prior experience managing a tax practice or an established client base is a significant plus."</li>
<li>"Candidates who can transition an existing book of tax clients will be prioritized."</li>
<li>"Opportunity for an experienced tax professional with a client following."</li>
</ul>
Why Join Us:
<ul>
<li>Flexible remote/virtual work opportunity</li>
<li>Competitive compensation $100,000 – $125,000 (plus commission) based on experience.</li>
<li>A professional yet collaborative environment that values innovation, efficiency, and client service.</li>
<li>Potential pathway to partnership or succession planning for the right candidate.</li>
</ul>
Company DescriptionEducation BBS in Finance from Villanova University, Undergraduate accounting at the University of Baltimore Master’s of Science in Taxation from Washington Institute for Graduate Studies. CPA license in Colorado Biography Prior to owning my business, I was employed for 8 years in private industry accounting and 4 years in public accounting and then decided to move on and start my own practice. I have lived in Boulder Valley for the past 30 years and am married with 4 children. 
<h3>Company Description</h3>
Education\r\nBBS in Finance from Villanova University,\r\nUndergraduate accounting at the University of Baltimore\r\nMaster’s of Science in Taxation from Washington Institute for Graduate Studies.\r\nCPA license in Colorado\r\nBiography\r\nPrior to owning my business, I was employed for 8 years in private industry accounting and 4 years in public accounting and then decided to move on and start my own practice. I have lived in Boulder Valley for the past 30 years and am married with 4 children.

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