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Posted:

March 3, 2025

Location:

Spring Arbor, Michigan

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Employment Type:

Full-time

Organization Type:

Higher Education Institution

Required Education:

Bachelor’s

Employment Type

Full-time

Organization Type

Higher Education Institution

SUMMARY
Directs financial activities of the University by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned by proper personnel.

Recommends to management, major economic objectives and policies for the University to ensure all financial transactions are properly and timely recorded.
Prepares reports which summarize and forecast University business activity and financial position in areas of income, expenses, and earnings based on past, present, and expected operations.
Review and present monthly financial statements and quarterly investment reports.
Works with Vice President for Finance and Administration on annual budgets.
Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as general ledger accounts, documenting University transactions.
Analyzes financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and prepares balance sheet, budget, and other financial reports to summarize current and projected University financial position.
Advises management on desirable operational adjustments due to tax code revisions.
Works with external auditors in the planning and preparation of the financial statements.
Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.

REPORTING RESPONSIBILITIES
Serves as a member of business affairs reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manages employees in the accounting and accounts payable area, and selected auxiliary services. Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individual will exhibit a life and service that is in full accord with the Spring Arbor University Concept and Community Covenant.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year University required; Master’s degree in Accounting/Business or CPA preferred. 5+ years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience working in multicultural academic environments preferred and individuals from diverse populations are encouraged to apply.

About Spring Arbor University

Since 1873, Spring Arbor University has helped students pursue wisdom by offering an education grounded in the Christian faith. What began as a small elementary and secondary school in the late 1800s has evolved into a top-tier, liberal arts, Christian university. Offering more than 70 undergraduate majors and programs, nine degree completion programs, two associate programs, and 12 graduate programs. With programs presented on campus, online and on site at 17 locations throughout Michigan and in Ohio, the University continues to meet the growing needs of its students.

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