Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller

Dartmouth College

retirement plan, remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Mar 11, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	03/10/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	0027900
Position Title	Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller
Department this Position Reports to	Finance
Hiring Range Minimum	Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum	Please Inquire.
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	M-F 8:00AM-5:00PM
Location of Position	Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller collaborates with the CFO to initiate and lead division-wide activities for the Finance division and serves as the accounting expert for the institution. Leads the design, development, and oversight of critical institutional policies, procedures, and systems associated with the management of Dartmouth's financial resources and business operations. Oversees centralized institutional financial functions. Responsible for accounting and compliance for endowment and investment administration activities. Responsible for all domestic and international tax matters, monitoring and reporting upon debt covenant compliance, interactions with external audit firms, and other financial regulatory compliance. Leads the International Staffing Committee. Serves as Finance lead for the Board of Trustees' Audit & Oversight Committee.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Bachelor's degree, CPA, and ten years of progressive experience in a financial management position. Excellent team leadership and interpersonal skills with all levels of administration and staff. Ability to use influence and leadership to affect change in a complex and decentralized environment. High degree of initiative; superior problem-solving skills. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively. Excellent oral and written communication skills Highly developed degree of ethical standards, confidentiality, tact, and judgment. Broad and thorough knowledge of GAAP, FASB, and industry reporting standards. Experience administering and using large, complex financial accounting systems. Demonstrated competence in process redesign through the use of automated systems and change management techniques. Familiarity with state and federal tax regulations as they apply to colleges and universities. Commitment to diversity and to serving the needs of a diverse community.
Preferred Qualifications	MBA or advanced degree preferred. Experience with higher education or large not-for-profit organizations preferred. Familiarity with Oracle and Hyperion applications a plus
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	R. Scott Frew
Department Contact Phone Number	R.Scott.Frew@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	R. Scott Frew
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search for the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller position. For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Isaacson, Miller's website at: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/dartmouth-college/assistant-vice-president-and-controller Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Isaacson, Miller. Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions	Dartmouth College has retained Isaacson, Miller to assist in the search for the Assistant Vice President for Finance & Controller position. For more information and to apply for this role, please visit Isaacson, Miller's website at: https://www.imsearch.com/open-searches/dartmouth-college/assistant-vice-president-and-controller Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Isaacson, Miller.
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/78013

Key Accountabilities

Description

Leadership and Management

Collaborates with the CFO and the Vice President of Finance and Treasury to initiate and lead division-wide activities for the Finance division.
Primary responsibility for leading several departments and functions within Finance, including Financial Reporting, Tax, Payroll, Campus Billing & DartCard Services, Finance Centers, Fiscal Services, Finance Information Systems, Accounts Payable and Institutional Accounting. Supervises Executive Director and Directors who manage these functions. Assures a high level of service to campus colleagues, faculty, staff, and students.
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
Collaborates with the CFO to promote a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion with the Finance division. Provides strategic direction to the Manager of Communication and Outreach in these areas.
Leads or participates in efforts to provide meaningful financial information to support decision making by the President, Provost, EVP and Deans.

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Accounting and Compliance

Serves as the accounting expert for the institution.
Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, timeliness, and security of Dartmouth's financial accounting system of record. Identifies and prioritizes the needs for improvement or replacement of core financial systems.
Collaborates with staff in the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Integrity and Compliance to assess financial risk and compliance issues.
Key collaborator with leaders of divisions and schools across the institution to provide direction with reporting and compliance on policies, procedures, and internal controls. Provides guidance and thoughtful advice to these leaders and their staff on a wide range of financial topics, including process redesign to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
Collaborates with General Counsel to set annual agenda for Audit & Oversight Committee.
Leads the International Staffing Committee, working closely with a senior leader from Human Resources. Evaluates requests to pay workers in international locations for institutional risks, including permanent establishment/corporate tax, employment law, intellectual property, and data protection. Establishes and maintains relationships with Professional Employer Organization ("PEO") and other external consultants.
Ensures compliance with international, federal and state financial reporting and tax requirements.
Primary contact for all external audit firms. Oversees performance of the annual financial statement audit and retirement plan audits by independent public accounting firms; and other financial audits as may occur. Presents GAAP-basis financial statements and audit results to Audit & Oversight Committee.
Oversees the preparation and filing of all tax returns and coordinates the annual external financial, Uniform Guidance, and NCAA audits. Responds to requests for information from internal and external sources regarding Dartmouth's financial reports. Reviews Dartmouth's annual Form 990 and 990T with Audit & Oversight Committee prior to filing.
Collaborates closely with the COO of the Investment Office to ensure all compliance, tax, accounting and reporting requirements are met, particularly as they relate to new types of investments.
Establishes institutional policies covering a broad range of financial business activities.

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Other

In conjunction with the CFO and VP for Finance and Treasury, provides support for the management and administration of Dartmouth's debt portfolio. Works with underwriters, bond counsel, and other third parties on the issuance of commercial paper, tax-exempt bonds, and other debt obligations.
Stays abreast of changes in accounting standards, applicable tax laws and other regulations. Participates in peer and industry organizations to develop and monitor changes in financial policies, internal controls, and best practices.
Provides leadership and direction on the design, review, and implementation of institutional financial systems projects.

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--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned