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Associate Director, Financial Operations, Dining
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Position Number: 5742246
Location: Kennesaw, GA
Position Type: Business and Financial Management

Associate Director, Financial Operations, Dining

Job ID: 278120
Location: Kennesaw, Georgia
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Are you ready to transform lives through academic excellence, innovative research, strong community partnerships and economic opportunity? Do you want to cultivate an inclusive environment that encourages free expression and civil discourse? Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country. With growing enrollment and global reach, we continue to expand our institutional influence and prominence beyond the state of Georgia. We offer more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high-impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe. Our university's vibrant culture, career opportunities, rich benefits, and values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity, and accountability make us an employer of choice. We are part of the University System of Georgia. We are searching for talented people to join Kennesaw State University in our vision. Come Take Flight at KSU!

Location

Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144.

Job Summary

Responsible for all financial operations within Auxiliary Services to ensure quality in financial, operational, and managerial reporting. Coordinate, process, and maintain business transactions and financial affairs for assigned department(s). Advise operational directors on business transactions and availability of funding and ensure integrity and accuracy of data.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Prepares, reviews, and distributes monthly financial reports and queries to management and or staff
2. Reviews business, operational and financial performance and monitor general ledger accounts, and Campus Service accounts, weekly
3. Tracks expenses and revenues versus budget and ensure all Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) guidelines are followed
4. Develops five-year financials plan, department budget submissions, and mandatory fee requests for multiple business units
5. Develops Public Private Venture (PPV) reporting and analysis, perform statistical research, and analyze and identify gaps in business performance
6. Reviews, approves, and remits monthly staff journal entries
7. Reviews and approves purchase orders, payment requests, voucher adjustments, and budget amendments
8. Reviews and approves monthly account reconciliations and supervises assigned staff
9. Uses multiple business and subsidiary transaction systems to produce accounting information for reporting
10. Lead and manage accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment to ensure high performance and professional development

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Accounting, or a related business field

Required Experience
Six (6) years of experience related to position including previous management and supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Current, valid and active Certified Public Account (CPA) credentials

Preferred Educational Qualifications
An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field

Preferred Experience
Higher education experience a plus

Proposed Salary

Comprehensive benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more! Visit- https://hr.kennesaw.edu/benefits/index.php

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES
Able to lead and manage accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment
Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
Capacity to work effectively with various departments, providing financial insights and support to enhance overall performance
Capacity to thrive in a fast-paced environment

KNOWLEDGE
Expertise in financial operations, budgeting, and reporting specific to auxiliary services and multiple business units

SKILLS
Effective team player, flexible, quick learner, and self-motivated
Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management, project management and presentation skills
Skilled in developing and managing budgets, tracking financial performance, and forecasting future financial needs
Proven management skills
Proficient with computer applications and programs associated with the position (i.e., Microsoft Office suite)
High level of proficiency in excel, report writing, and accounting systems
Strong attention to detail and follow up skills
Strong customer service skills and phone and e-mail etiquette

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kennesaw State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, work and study. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the KSU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the KSU community.

For additional information or to file a complaint under the provisions of this policy, students, employees, applicants for employment or admission or other third parties should contact the Office of Institutional Equity at English Building, Suite 225, eeo@kennesaw.edu.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.
This position has financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

Background Check

Credit Report
Standard Enhanced
Education

Per the University System of Georgia background check policy, all final candidates will be required to consent to a criminal background investigation. Final candidates may be asked to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment. Applicants for positions of trust with screening
results which confirm a disqualifying criminal history will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All applicants are required to include professional references as part of their application process. Some positions may require additional job-based screenings such as motor vehicle report, credit check, pre-employment drug screening and/or verification of academic credentials.

https://www.usg.edu/hr/assets/hr/hrap_manual/HRAP_Background_Investigation_Employment.pdf

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=43000&JobOpeningId=278120&PostingSeq=1