Associate Vice Chancellor, Finance & Accounting

Job Summary

Responsible for driving operational excellence and innovation across four departments including Financial Accounting and Reporting, Budgeting and Financial planning, Treasury, and Financial Services/Bursar. Also responsible for balancing and prioritizing big picture-strategic thinking with a focus on accuracy, details and deadlines in a fast-paced environment where daily deliverables may vary from complex, linked spreadsheets to polished presentations or Trustee inquiry responses.

Executive level staff at HCC are system-wide leaders that share the responsibility to collaboratively support the one-college vision articulated in our strategic plan - Embracing Houston's Future - with college strategic priorities as measurable manifestations of our shared Mission, Vision, and Values.

Responsible for the design, execution, and effectiveness of a system of internal controls which provides reasonable assurance that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, financial information is reliable and compliant with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures.

Manages Talent Engagement activities for direct reports in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, development, mentoring, counseling, and performance evaluations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Staff Supervision: Supervise and mentor staff, ensuring professional development and high performance. Document primary business processes.

Financial Management: Oversee financial planning, budgeting, accounting, and reporting for internal, State, and federal agencies and programs. Provide final sign-off on financial statements.

Financial Reporting: Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial reports and statements, including tax forms.

Audit and Compliance: Oversee internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements. Proactively remedy internal control issues to mitigate future audit findings.

Budgeting and Financial Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive, multi-year financial model for operating and capital budgets, including unfunded mandates, unforeseen economic changes, and debt projections which, when taken together, support the HCC educational mission. Plan for local property tax rate options for Board of Trustees' consideration and approval. Arrange for the tax district's publication of legal notices and arrangements of public hearings, as needed.

Investment Planning and Management: Analyze market trends weekly and provide guidance as the HCC Investment Officer. Ensure that Treasury staff have standardized processes. Recommend strategies that maximize our return on investments.

Financial Services/Bursar: Lead efforts to identify and implement processes and system improvements that increase customer service levels, direct communications with student account holders, and flexible payment options for students.

Administrative Leadership: Proactively identify and assess current and future organizational needs through process analysis, including workflows, in collaboration with senior leadership to maintain and/or improve HCC's competitive position.

Policy Development: Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations and GAAP/GASB.

Other: Exhibit strong, time-sensitive customer service in all interactions with leadership, faculty, staff and students such that the finance and administration division is known for its ability to nimbly problem-solve.

Perform other duties, tasks and assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

• Master's degree required
• Bachelor's degree plus 6years directly related government, fund or financial accounting work experience may be considered in lieu of required degree
• 8 years of supervisory experience in government, fund and/or financial accounting required; including 5 years of supervising accounting and finance functions in a higher education environment preferred

Licensing & Certification

• Valid Texas Driver License
• Must be insurable through College's insurers
• Texas Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

Special Skills

• MS Office Programs
• Information Management Systems
• Budget Management
• Fund Accounting

Competencies

• Acting as a Champion for Change
• Thinking like an Entrepreneur
• Driving for Results
• Leveraging Opportunities
• Setting a Strategic Vision
• Attracting & Developing Talent
• Inspiring & Motivating Others
• Acting Strategically
• Demonstrating Beliefs & Principals
• Managing Resources

Working Conditions

General Office. Must be able to perform all job requirements with or without reasonable accommodations; remain in a stationary position during shift; move items weighing up to 25 pounds; position self to operate job equipment; apply established protocols in a timely manner. Must access, input and retrieve information from technology devices; communicate with others to accomplish job requirements. May be required to work after hours to include weekends and holidays.

SECURITY SENSITIVE: This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

The Organization

Houston City College (HCC) is composed of 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers that serve the diverse communities in the Greater Houston area by preparing individuals to live and work in an increasingly international and technological society. HCC is one of the country's largest single-accredited, open-admission, community colleges offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities.

The Team

Play a central role at HCC as you keep our everyday operations running like clockwork. You'll get the chance to make things happen and work closely with inspiring leaders across different parts of the institution. Whether your role is supportive, administrative, financial or something else, you'll be part of a dynamic team that not only provides HCC students with cutting-edge academic and career tools, it also takes care of its people.

Location

Houston is a city with limitless possibilities:

• Fourth-largest city in the U.S. and home to 54 Fortune 500 companies, second only to New York City's 55.
• Approximately 145 languages are spoken here.
• Overall after-taxes living costs are 5.6 percent below the average for all 308 urban areas recently surveyed.
• Houston is a major-league sports town, and don't forget the annual Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo.
• The weather is great! Mild winters ensure that outdoor activities can be enjoyed year-round.
• World-renowned medical care. The Houston metro area has long been known for its first-rate healthcare system, with many Houston area hospitals consistently ranking among the nation's top institutions.
• With over 150 museums and cultural institutions in the Greater Houston area, museums are a large part of Houston's cultural scene.
• Houston is the Culture & Culinary Capital of Texas with more than 7,500 restaurants and eating establishments covering 60+ cuisines.

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply right away.

EEO Statement

Houston City College does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Sandra B. Jacobson, J.D., M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Interim Director of EEO and Compliance & Title IX Coordinator

Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX

PO Box 667517

Houston TX, 77266

713 718.8271 or hcc.oeotix@hccs.edu

HCC values its employees and their contributions, promotes opportunities for their professional growth and development, and provides a positive working and learning environment that encourages involvement, innovation, and creativity.

Individuals with disabilities, who require special accommodations to interview, should contact (713) 718-8565.