Reporting to the President, the COO/CFO is the chief financial, business/administrative officer of the university who provides guidance and leadership and establishes the financial and operational performance agenda for the organization, to ensure the efficient, effective, efficient and timely management of the University’s resources and operations.

Responsible for the executive leadership of the administrative and shared services areas of the college including: AR, AP, accounting, facilities and safety, IT.Provide assurance that the college operates within and is in compliance with State and Federal laws and policies, insure the fiscal competency of public funds, the efficient delivery of administrative shared services for educational delivery, and maintain respectibility of public investments in infrastructure and programs.Preparation of the formal operating budget by leading the budget development process, use of accurate accurate adn timely data to drive decision making, and assist in presenting budget to the State Board.Study and recommend improvements to create efficiency of administrative services area.Direction and control of campus facilities.Direction and control of the auxiliary operations including a campus events center, golf course, and public restaurant.

Chief financial officer of the University providing leadership necessary to insure the financial integrity of the University through sound fiscal policy, effective financial processes, and budget development and oversight. Responsibility for the development, implementation and evaluation of business services through the following functional areas: finance and investment including related systems of internal control, information technology, procurement services, safety and security, facilities and property management, student accounts and financial aid, and business support services.

Chief financial officer providing leadership in the functional areas of: Finance and Budget, Student Financial Services, Human Resources and Payroll, Information Technology, Facilities Management and Public Safety including risk management, Bookstore and Campus Dining. Responsibility for the College’s contract administration and legal oversight functions.Developed and implemented a multi-year financial plan that eliminated the college’s budget shortfall from $2.1 million in 2002-2003 to positive operating surpluses beginning in fiscal 2005.Completed an $11.4 million tax-exempt bond issuance in December 2006. Funds were used to refinance existing debt and to fund construction of a 42 bed dormitory, installation of a synthetic turf field, and various renovation projects. Responsible for the planning and architectural design of projects as well and contract administration.Successfully negotiated a contract outsourcing the information technology services and management to a new vendor which increased productivity and effectiveness of the department. Aligned staffing resources to support the implementation of a new integrated administrative database, new telephone and network systems providing various enhancements including wireless access in all academic buildings.Successfully implemented new technology initiatives. These initiatives were funded through cost savings from replacement of old systems, removal of redundant costs, and submission of grant proposals to foundations.Teaching responsibility for one course per semester in the Accounting Department. Taught principles of accounting, auditing and accounting research. Teaching responsibility and curriculum development participation in the First Year Experience program initiated in 2006.

Chief financial officer providing leadership to the division of administration and finance consisting of: Accounting and Budget, Student Administrative Services, Human Resources and Payroll, Information Technology, Facilities Management and Public Safety including risk management, Bookstore and Auxiliary Services, and Campus Dining.Developed and implemented a multi-year financial plan that eliminated the university’s budget shortfall from $9.2 million in 1999-2000 to a balanced budget for 2003-2004.Redeployed, hired and trained the accounting staff and implemented various policies and procedures that improved the accounting and record-keeping of the institution. Implemented necessary policies and procedures to eliminate audit findings. Reduced the time between the end of the fiscal year and the issuance of audited financial statements.Redirected a failing administrative software conversion to a successful implementation. Successfully negotiated a contract outsourcing the information technology services and management as a cost effective method of enhancing performance and providing strategic guidance and expertise.Successfully outsourced facilities management without significant cost increase. Contractor provided significant improvements in managing existing resources and deploying them to better address the deferred maintenance on university buildings and in prioritizing life safety and environmental quality issues.Working with the director of residential life and the dining services contractor, implemented the university’s “Easy Living” program. The program combined residential living and dining services into an all-inclusive one price with rate reductions for continuing students. Program boosted residential students from under 400 students to approximately 700 students filling excess capacity without increasing university cost. Increased revenue base from residence hall operations by five percent.

Working supervisor administering all aspects of the financial accounting functions including: Administrative Accounting, Student and University Accounts, Cashiering and Cash Management, Payroll, and Accounts Payable. Provide financial accounting expertise to executive level staff on external regulations, internal financial operations, and matters pertaining to the financial condition of the University.Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate the staff in the department.Oversee the annual closing of the University’s books and see to the preparation of the yearly financial statements. Prepare monthly and quarterly reports as necessary.Coordinate and conduct the annual external audit.Coordinate financial accounting functions with the Budget Office to support their activities and the activities of the Executive Budget Committee.Coordinate investments, contract administration, financial planning and analysis, and modifications to general policies and proceduresParticipate in and provide support to the Board of Trustees Standing Committee on Financial and Business Affairs and the Investment Oversight Subcommittee.Active participate on institution-wide committees such as Regis Operations Improvement Group, Management Policies Committee, Student System Conversion Team, Quality Services Group.Coordination of the University software conversions for the financial, accounts receivable, and human resources modules.

Oversee the accounting functions pertaining to the current funds of the University to ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, the appropriate matching of revenues and expenditures, reconciliation of subledgers to control accounts, and monitor and develop procedures for the proper accounting of financial information.

Internship position in the Accounting Office. Provided support to AP AR, Payroll and general accounting. Managed capital asset tracking system and endowment investment accounting.