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Chief Financial Officer

Employer
Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College
Location
Cloquet, Minnesota
Salary
$80,858.00 - $129,377.00 annually with full State benefits package
Start date
Sep 3, 2020
Closing date
Oct 3, 2020

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Category
Accounting, Business, Education, Executive, Government, Management, Other
Job Type
Employee
Employment Status
Full Time

Job Details

JOB DUTIES:

  • Provide financial counsel and support to the President at a strategic level.
  • Provide leadership and direction for the financial operations of the College such as, monitor internal auditing controls, oversee accounting records, assist the State with preparing annual financial statements, serve as the audit liaison, manage equipment replacements and upgrades, and manage lease agreements and contracts.
  • Oversee the College’s numerous grants, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, fixed assets, general accounting, Project Success Emergency Aid Program, and bookstore management/inventory.
  • Prepare and manage the College’s budget, ensuring transparency.
  • Facilitate a positive and productive relationship with the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa on grants relating to the partnership.
  • Manage and provide direct leadership and support to five employees in the business office, purchasing/payroll, and the campus bookstore.
  • Coordinate and communicate financial data, facilities management, and capital proposals with the Office of the Chancellor.
  • Serve as a member of the President’s Cabinet.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree with a focus in accounting, finance, or related field
  • Five or more years of experience working in an accounting, finance, or related field
  • Supervisory/Leadership experience
  • Thorough knowledge of accounting and business principles, and strategic planning and budgeting procedures. Strong technical skills in finance, accounting, analysis, planning, and forecasting
  • Experience working with diverse populations
  • Comprehensive computer skills
  • Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Certified Public Accountant
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience working as a CFO or related position
  • Experience working in higher education
  • Experience working with Tribal communities and/or Tribal educational institutions
  • Experience managing grants

To be considered for this position, you must apply online at PeopleAdmin and attach the following to your online application:

  • Cover letter outlining how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position,
  • CV or resume, and
  • A copy of your transcript(s). (Official transcripts will be required of hired applicant.)

Mailed or paper applications will not be considered. Questions about the position may be directed to Marisa Haggy, Human Resources Director, at mhaggy@fdltcc.edu.

Minnesota State offers excellent benefits including health and dental insurance, personal days and sick leave, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax benefits, defined benefit and defined contribution retirement plans, 457(b) and 403(b) retirement savings plans, and tuition waiver for employees and dependents.

Interview travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

Visit www.fdltcc.edu to learn more about Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a member of Minnesota State and is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and educator committed to the principles of diversity. We actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

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Company

Through a close Tribal and State partnership, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College has a unique mission in providing education to the public. This unique collaboration offers all students, regardless of demographic background, the opportunity to learn in a comfortable and diverse environment.

Founded in 1987, the College offers two-year associate degrees and certificates across a wide range of program areas including Law Enforcement, Human Services, Nursing, Business, Electric Utility Technology, Clean Energy, American Indian Studies, Child Development, Geospatial Technologies, and Environmental Science.

The college sits on top of a bluff overlooking Cloquet, Minnesota, a community of approximately 11,000 people.

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a regionally-accredited institution through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System.

Company info
Website
Telephone
218-879-0879
Location
2101 14th St
Cloquet
MN
55720
US

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