Associate Vice President, Finance

Salary: $78,314.87 - $102,343.06 Annually
Location : Winter Haven
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202600027
Org: VP Finance Admin
Opening Date: 12/10/2025
Closing Date: 1/12/2026 8:00 AM Eastern

Description

This responsible professional position is responsible for the day-to-day administration of all activities related to the planning, design, and development of budgeting, financial reporting, payroll, central services, accounts payable and receivable, property, auxiliary services, procurement, and cash control and reporting to the Vice President of Finance.
Work requires the analysis of major programs and problems, planning of various interrelated activities, and the coordination of multiple projects or functions. Requires major decisions involving complex factors, which may be difficult to evaluate. Requires the development of data and recommendations that influence decisions on long-term programs and policies within the college.
Essential Functions/Duties

• Maintains Regular Attendance.
• Oversee daily operations of the finance department, along with oversight of the procurement and central receiving.
• Maintain official financial records of the College. Establish and monitor internal controls.
• Develop standards and provide guidance for processing accounts receivable, payable, travel, receiving, grants management, and collection activities.
• Provide professional accounting input relative to college programs and policies.
• Train, evaluate, reward, and encourage, as well as discipline assigned employees.
• Establish and implement short and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Know and enforce Polk State College Policies and Procedures.
• Integrate the goals and objectives of the financial/business services office with those of the institution.
• Develop and/or recommend methods for implementing and then implement programs, services, or procedures mandated by law, rule, or directive.
• Oversee the budget and resource allocation of all areas assigned.
• Administrative system - Finance module oversight. Coordinates testing and system updates with Data Processing and users.
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate security within the Finance module.
• Serve on planning and policy-making committees.
• Manage the preparation of annual financial reports and various other State-mandated reports.
• Assist with the preparation of the budget.

Consulting Tasks:

• Consults regularly with college administrators and other college personnel.
• Consults with auditors, outside vendors, and other business partners of the College.
• Consults with students on issues relating to the division.
• Serves with other personnel on committees.

Supervises the Following Staff:

• Controller
• Administrative Assistant.
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Central Services Supervisor

Typical Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of principles and practices of administering public accounting and finance systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, procedures, and processes governing the receipt, custody, and expenditure of monies.
• Knowledge of state and federal college student laws.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of the use of management information systems to support business office services and related activities.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office working conditions.
• Attendance at seminars and conferences is required.

Salary and Benefits Information

• This position is level P19.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

Required Education:

• A Bachelor's degree in accounting with one of the following: an MBA, Master's in Accounting, or a CPA is required.

Preferred Education:

• CPA is preferred.

Required Experience:

• Six years of experience in public accounting and administration or related area is required, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Supplemental Information
Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:

• a resume
• cover letter
• an electronic job application (all sections MUST be completed)

Important Information

• If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
• Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship.
• To request Veteran's Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application.
• Polk State College is a drug-free workplace.
• Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1 etc.) will not be considered.
• Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be required prior to employment.
• Polk State College does NOT provide relocation assistance for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Polk State College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender transition, marital status, genetic information, disability, or pregnancy in its programs, activities, or employment. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Title IX Coordinator
999 Avenue H, NE
Winter Haven, FL 33881
863-297-1000
We encourage applicants to provide feedback of their experience or request help at Careers@polk.edu
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short-term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.
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Are you over the age of 18?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis for any U.S. employer?

• Yes
• No

03

Will you now or in the future require any type of employer sponsorship or immigration-related support to legally work for Polk State College? (This includes but is not limited to the following: H-1B, H-1B1, J-1, TN, E-3, O-1, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT.)

• Yes
• No

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Are you currently in a period of F-1 CPT or OPT or seeking employment under one of these programs?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you a United States Veteran or a qualifying family member seeking to use Veterans' Preference? (Please upload your DD-214 documents to your profile/application.)

• Yes
• No

06

Are you a current employee at Polk State College?

• Yes
• No

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Are you bilingual?

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an MBA?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a Master's Degree or higher in Accounting from a regionally accredited college or university?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have an CPA?

• Yes
• No

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How many years of professional experience in public accounting and administration do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year of experience
• 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years of experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years of experience
• 5 years but less than 6 years of experience
• 6 years but less than 7 years of experience
• 7 or more years of experience

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during the interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire, you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

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