Associate Vice President of Finance at Saint Leo University Brasil

Tampere, Pirkanmaa, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Financial Management, Budgeting, Cashflow Management, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Problem Solving, Collaboration, Communication, Integrity, Analytical Skills, Efficiency Improvement, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Financial Oversight, Project Budgeting

Industry

Higher Education

Description

Job Description Summary The Associate Vice President of Finance is a highly visible, mission-critical leadership role that supports the success of key University initiatives. Reporting to the COO/CFO, the Associate Vice President works in close partnership with the COO/CFO to provide strong, forward-thinking financial leadership, planning, and oversight for the University. The Associate Vice President serves as the chief financial advisor to the COO/CFO on matters related to budgeting, financial operations, cashflow, and long-range financial strategy. The position directly supervises the Controller and the AP/Procurement/Sponsored Billing Manager. Candidates with experience working in a Catholic university or faith-based higher education environment are strongly preferred. Job Description DUTIES AND TASKS Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. Management may assign additional responsibilities as needed. The Associate Vice President’s primary responsibilities include: Providing energetic and strategic leadership in developing and implementing the University’s short- and long-range budget and financial plans in alignment with the strategic plan. Developing, managing, and monitoring the University’s annual operating budget, including revenue modeling, cashflow forecasting, and multi-year planning. Overseeing financial aspects of facilities and capital planning initiatives, including project budgeting, financing strategies, and long-term capital forecasting. Enhancing and managing University financial systems, processes, controls, and reporting to support accuracy, efficiency, and transparency. Analyzing financial and operational practices and recommending improvements that increase efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen financial performance. Providing strong leadership and administrative support to Business Affairs operations. Working collaboratively with faculty and staff to ensure budgeting is clearly linked to planning and institutional priorities. Recommending, implementing, and evaluating strategies and financial plans to ensure the University achieves its short- and long-term financial objectives. Interacting regularly with senior leadership, the President, and Trustees regarding financial matters, and serving as a leader for major University initiatives within Finance and Administration. Managing partnership financial arrangements, including affiliated entities, revenue-sharing models, and financial components of strategic partnerships. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES The successful candidate will demonstrate: Proven leadership and management experience appropriate to a private university, preferably within a Catholic higher-education setting. Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills. Expertise in cashflow management, financial modeling, forecasting, and budget administration. Experience managing or overseeing financial aspects of partnerships, joint ventures, or affiliated organizations. Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues at all levels and communicate clearly with both financial and non-financial stakeholders. High personal and professional integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. A high level of energy, initiative, and creativity, with a strong commitment to customer service and continuous improvement. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field required. Minimum of five years’ experience in a private college/university. CPA designation or candidates must be actively progressing toward CPA licensure. Master’s degree or CPA required; candidates possessing both are preferred. Ten years of progressively responsible experience in private higher education preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered. ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. NOTICE: The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. Why Work at Saint Leo? What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE! We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time). FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents* Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees* Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision) Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more! 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options) Employer-provided life insurance Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans Nationwide Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts 403b Retirement Plan Wellness Center *Eligibility based on meeting required service period 2025 ICUBA Benefits Guide_St Leo Top Workplace Each year from 2012 to 2016, Saint Leo University was named one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces by the Tampa Bay Times. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and WorkplaceDynamics. The companies in this survey were ranked based on leadership, compensation and training, workplace flexibility, and diversity. One of the Top-Ranked Universities in Florida One of the top-ranked universities in Florida, Saint Leo is a Catholic, liberal arts school serving learners of all faiths. We are traditional, but we are cutting edge Established in 1889 by the Order of Saint Benedict of Florida, the university seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of our community. Saint Leo has grown from a peaceful campus in the rolling hills of Central Florida to an institution of international consequence—ranked one of the best regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report Our Tampa-area campus remains committed as ever to student-centered liberal arts education, and is strengthened by the global reach of our regionally accredited online programs and Education Centers in seven states across the U.S., including on many military bases. We are Catholic, but we are for everyone Our determination to make higher education more accessible to all has made Saint Leo a world leader in redefining the 21st century university. Saint Leo now serves more than 16,000 students from 49 states and 86 countries—ranking us among the five largest Catholic higher education institutions in the United States. Saint Leo is also one of the nation's 10 leading providers of higher education to the U.S. military. While we are proudly Catholic, we teach students not because they are Catholic, but because we are Catholic. And our faith compels us to imagine and contribute to a more socially just society. Non-Discrimination EEO Statement Saint Leo University has a strong commitment to principles of equal employment opportunity and equal access to education. Saint Leo University does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethic origin, genetic information, sex, gender, national origin, race, religion, or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law in its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, employment, or other school administered programs. The policy is enforced by Saint Leo University and by applicable laws such as Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII and Title IX of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Americans with Disabilities Act, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Florida Civil Rights Act of 1992. The Title IX Office Office Location: Benedictine Hall 3rd Floor Email Address: titleixcoordinator@saintleo.edu Telephone Number: (352) 588-8993 Mailing Address: Saint Leo University ATTN: Title IX Office 33701 C.R. 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574 The Director of Accessibility Services and the Section 504 Coordinator, Michael Bailey, may be contacted at michael.bailey02@saintleo.edu. Note: Questions regarding job application status can be sent to hr@saintleo.edu. The above contacts are listed specifically for Title IX and/or Accessibility concerns only. The University has developed the 'Title IX Sexual Harassment Grievance Policy' to address any Title IX related allegations of sexual harassment. The policy can be found on the University website. A written/hard-copy version of the policy is available upon request from the Title IX Coordinator. Links Campus Security & Safety Employment Site

Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President of Finance is responsible for providing strategic leadership in developing and implementing the University’s budget and financial plans. They oversee financial operations, cashflow, and long-range financial strategy while managing the Controller and AP/Procurement/Sponsored Billing Manager.