MCCB POLICIES

Section 5: Staff Positions

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOARD POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL

Title: Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Administration

Initial Date of Adoption: June 18, 1992

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Revision Date: August 1995; December 1, 2009; September 17, 2010; May 18, 2018

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DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION

Characteristics of Work:

This is managerial and administrative work which involves highly professional oversight of the financial matters of the community and junior college system. The position requires considerable ability for independent judgment, application of financial management policies which include a sound knowledge of fund accounting, grant accounting and state purchasing laws, and the ongoing implementation of generally accepted accounting principles. The incumbent in this position is also responsible for close coordination and communication with other state agencies, the Executive Director, the Board, and the college presidents and business managers.

Examples of Work :

The following examples are intended only as illustrations of the various tasks performed by the incumbent in this position. These examples are not meant to be exhaustive; they are representative of the general functions of this position.

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Directs, plans, budgets, and coordinates financial matters for the Board; Interprets and applies policies and procedures for carrying out policies; Serves as staff advisor in matters relating to college financial matters;

4. Supervises and directs staff responsible for the general ledger, monthly reconciliation, financial statements and GAAP Packets of the Board; 5. Manages and supervises the accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, contracts, purchasing, and grants accounting functions of the Board; 6. Supervises the research and distribution of financial information requests; 7. Supervises and directs the development, coordination, editing, and preparation of budget request (MBR) materials for the community and junior college system and the Board administrative office for the Legislative Budget Office and Governor's office; 8. Receives, reviews, and executes tasks resulting from Board actions; 9. Prepares allocation and disbursements of support funds based on community and junior college funding formula and appropriation bill; 10. Prepares allocation of career and technical funds; 11. Prepares financial reports, surveys and information for the legislature, PEER, legislative hearings, SREB, IPEDS, and other entities; 12. Conducts or assists in enrollment audits of the various community and junior colleges; and 13. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements :

A bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited college or university and ten years of professional work experience in finance at the managerial level.

Special Experience :

Governmental accounting experience, community college business office experience, grant accounting experience, experience in working with the legislature, strong personal computer skills, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Excel, ten-key calculator proficiency, and good communication skills.