Executive Director of Financial Administration
Applications are available in the Human Resources Office or available online.
- Applications from current employees are welcome.
- Applicants must be members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Email (hr@puc.edu), fax (707-965-6400), or mail (Human Resources Office, One Angwin Avenue, Angwin, CA 94508), your signed application to Human Resources
- Please contact Human Resources regarding questions about this position.
- Applications from qualified applicants are forwarded to the employing department by Human Resources
- Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted by Human Resources or the employing department
Start Date
Upon receipt of qualified candidate
Job Type
Staff Job Opening
Department
Position Type
Full Time
Tenure Track
No
Job Summary
The Executive Director of Financial Administration serves as the senior financial leader supporting the Vice President for Financial Administration and acts as the Vice President's principal operational partner in advancing the financial and administrative objectives of Pacific Union College and Howell Mountain Enterprises. The Executive Director provides leadership across the institution's financial and administrative functions, including accounting, financial services, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, risk management, information technology, facilities, human resources, auxiliary operations, and other areas assigned by the Vice President.
The Executive Director assists in the development and implementation of institutional financial strategies, policies, and operational plans; provides leadership for major financial initiatives; and serves as a key advisor to campus leadership on financial matters. While maintaining primary responsibility for accounting, financial reporting, compliance, audit coordination, treasury activities, and stewardship of institutional resources, the Executive Director provides broad administrative leadership and may represent the Vice President in meetings, committees, and institutional activities as assigned.
The Executive Director promotes financial sustainability, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and mission alignment while supporting the overall strategic direction of Pacific Union College and Howell Mountain Enterprises.
Desirable Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field from an accredited institution required.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or master’s in business administration (MBA) preferred.
Experience:
- Seven (7) years of related experience, in higher education, accounting and finance preferred.
- Three (3) years in a supervisory role preferred.
Job-Specific Requirements:
- Understands accounting procedures and unique financial software applications.
- Use Microsoft Suite of products, including Outlook, Excel, and Teams.
- Demonstrates verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to present understandable financial reports.
- Demonstrates leadership in team building, strategic planning, goal setting, project management, and financial management.
- Ability to collaborate openly and effectively.
- A willingness and ability to take responsible risks and to make decisions, sometimes before the acquisition of complete and perfect information.
- A proven track record demonstrating success in the development, implementation, and administration of short and long-term organization-wide financial strategies.
- Ability to develop and communicate the vision of the College and Financial Administration.
- Understands interconnectivity of college life and campus issues.
- Member of the Seventh-day Adventist church.
Compensation
Salary; $75,000 - $87,876 (plus denominational benefits, depending upon qualifications and experience)
Full Job Description
Application Deadline
Applications will be reviewed as received. The position will remain open until it is filled.
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