University officials began the search to replace the former chief financial officer.
After Donna Nance left the position in December, President Robert Henry formed an advisory committee consisting of trustees to make a recommendation for the replacement.
Nance was CFO for three years before leaving for a post at Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth.
Nance decided it would be best to be closer to her family and this opportunity allowed her that, Interim CFO Catherine Maninger said.
A search committee comprised of several board of trustee members, the university general counsel and the dean of the business school was formed to find a new person for the position.
Applicants are to submit a resume, cover letter and a list of five professional references. Finalists for the position will have to undergo a background check.
The CFO oversees the operations of university support functions including financial accounting services, facilities, auxiliary services and risk management. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or finance.
Duties of the CFO include budget process, program reviews, meeting with deans, and making reports. In addition to this, Maninger also does some controller duties like performing accounting entries and producing financial statements.
The search committee is reviewing applications and interviewing candidates. They are expected to make a decision late next month.
Maninger began working at OCU in March 2015 as a controller. She said she loves working for the university and plans to apply for the position.
She also said:
I love the people I work with in terms of their professionalism, attitude and helpfulness. Obviously the students are very special and unique. It’s neat to be around that. OCU has a lot to offer in terms of the community.
Before coming to OCU, she worked at the American Cancer Society as manager of process excellence. She was a financial consultant for a year and a director of finance for three. Maninger also has three years of experience as CFO for St. Gregory’s University in Shawnee, Okla.
“Being hired as controller was really excellent because it has given me the time to get hands-on into the details,” Maninger said. “I’m very familiar with how the university works and what needs to be accomplished in our office.”
University controllers typically handle the university’s budgetary transactions relating to all university funds.
Much of Maninger’s time is devoted to working on increasing the number of reports available to deans, which gives them financial information when making decisions.
“The goal is to be as transparent as possible,” Maninger said. “The numbers should be accessible and easy to get to with the click of a button.”
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