Director of Business Services and Controller

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: August 15, 2024
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: September 1, 2024
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Administrative and Professional
Division/Department: Finance and Administration/Business Services
Compensation Range (Commensurate with experience): $98,000 - $105,000
FLSA Status: Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: Yes
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: M-F (8:00a – 5:00p) Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV
• For inquiries and additional information, please contact Human Resource Services via email at hrs@sou.edu or by phone at (541)552-8553.
• To view SOU’s very generous benefits and pension programs available to eligible positions, please visit https://inside.sou.edu/assets/hrs/Benefits/Benefit_Flyer/2024_Prospective_Candidate_Benefit_Overview_012024.pdf
• Our benefits package is an important complement to the offered salary and our Total Compensation Calculator, https://inside.sou.edu/hrs/comp-calc.html, demonstrates our value and commitment to our employees.

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The position is located in Ashland, Oregon, on the main campus of Southern Oregon University (SOU). The Director of Business Services reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration (VPFA). The position is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Business Office operations. These include oversight of campus accounts receivable, accounts payable, general accounting, travel, purchasing, support of grants and contracts, payroll, student loan accounting/billing, cash management/Bursar operations, fixed assets, UBIT, and the campus Service Center.

Business Services has nineteen employees, excluding student employees. The position assures compliance with Federal and State laws and regulations, as well as establishing and maintaining institutional accounting and business policies and procedures, and ensures adequate internal control procedures across various business activities across the campus. Maintains oversight and approves all changes to the university’s Chart of Accounts for use in preparation and production of the university’s financial statements, audit responses and other financial reporting activities. Coordinates activities with other external service providers in areas where the university has outsourced to provide various financial services to the campus such as bookstore operations, managed payroll services etcetera.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field, and 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in business administration or accounting.
• Supervisory experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and mathematical skills.
• Familiarity and experience with finance and human resource information systems, as well as extensive knowledge of Microsoft office products including Excel and Word.

​Preferred Requirements

• CPA or Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related field.
• Experience and knowledge of the Workday Enterprise Resource Platform, and Ellucian Banner software products.
• Experience with federal and state laws and regulations, and university policies and procedures. Commitment to continuous improvement and learning.

Essential Functions

Duties - The following examples are typical work activities that are meant to illustrate the general range of work functi