St. Mary's Seminary & University, located in Baltimore, MD, is seeking candidates for the Vice President for Finance. The Vice President for Finance is the chief financial officer of the institution responsible for the oversight and administration of the physical and financial affairs of the Corporation, reporting directly to the President Rector. Major Responsibilities: A. Manages the finances of the institution Prepares regular reports on all financial matters, the status of the physical plant, its maintenance and related projects, and in non-academic services which affect St. Mary's financial status.Assists the President-Rector in long range financial planningManages the approval of disbursements and hiring of contract personnel at the direction and under the supervision of the President-Rector.Plans and supervises major capital improvementsServes as staff to the Finance Committee, the Investment Committee, and the Building & Grounds Committee of the Board of Trustees.Is a member of the Administrative TeamIs a member of the Operations/Facilities WorkgroupAttends meetings of the Board of Trustees, giving reports as requestedB. Acts as institutional Treasurer in the absence of a separately established office of Treasurer or whenever that office is vacant, including: Provides leadership of staff over cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, employee benefits, general ledger and financial reporting.Prepares journal entries which properly reflect transactions in the institution's financial records.Develops an adequate system of internal financial controlsMaintains financial records of endowments, endowment income use, restricted donations, charitable gift annuities and institutional scholarshipsProvides internal controls over cash, receivables, investments, payables and other institutional assets.Maintains records needed for annual audit and other periodic reportsCoordinates the annual financial audit and other audits as determined by the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.Coordinates receipt of gifts and bequests with outside partiesOversees flow of institutional financial resourcesCoordinates preparation of the annual operating budgetMonitors all financial operations of the institutionC. Supervises the Director of the Physical Plant: Ensures adequate maintenance of the plantMaintains the physical security of the plant and personal security of residents and employeesPrepares the annual PP capital budgetSupervises major construction projectsMaintains an institutional facilities master planManages the facilities staff in absence of the Director of the Physical PlantD. Supervises the Information Technology Manager Ensures adequate institutional technology services (computer, internet, telephone and cable).Maintains the security of the institutional computer systemsPrepares the annual technology capital budgetReporting Relationships: A. The Vice President for Finance reports directly to the President-Rector. B. Reporting directly to the Vice President for Finance are: Finance Office staffInformation Technology ManagerDirector of the Physical PlantJob Requirements:CPA, Master's Degree in accounting, or equivalent experienceProven experience with management of the finances of a major institution (preferably educational).Proven experience with management of significant endowment assetsSupervisory skills, including the ability to communicate clearly, organize the efforts of others, and evaluate their work.For immediate consideration: Please submit your resume, cover letter directly to: Elizabeth L. Visconage, Vice President Institutional Advancement and Human Resources For more information about St. Mary's Seminary and University, please visit our website at www.stmarys.edu