JAMES E. HARRIS, SR., M.B.A., C.P.A., M.DIV.
SUMMARY
A seasoned accounting professional with over 25 years of diversified experience of service in the arena of financial and fiscal operations, management, budgeting, grant and contract negotiations and administration, internal and external financial reporting, and interpreting accounting information and procedures. Experience and contributions include:
Big 4 experience (formerly Big 8)
International experience
Development of auxiliary services
Professor of Accounting and Finance
Reviewing operating processes and contract compliance
Development and operation of capital budgets • Supervision of accounting staff
Analytical and conceptual skills
Long range planning and forecasting
Internal control and compliance
Internal Audit experience
Oral and written presentations
Supervision of accounting staff
Leadership financial reporting
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Master of Divinity Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas Master of Business Administration University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts in Accounting western State University (formerly Western State College), Gunnison, Colorado
Certified Public Accountant Active License in Texas
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
VICE PRESIDENT OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS
Texas College - Tyler, Texas; www.texascollege.edu
2008 – current
Responsible for the College’s financial management, general accounting and financial reporting to both internal departments and external federal and state agencies. Provide leadership and work closely with management to strengthen internal controls and improve reporting accuracy and timeliness. Manage the business office, accounting, financial aid, human resources, I.T. department, security, postal service, and physical plant departments. Responsible for providing fiscally sound management of the College’s financial resources while continuing the mission of the College and expanding the areas of customer service.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FISCAL & ADMINISTRATIVE AFFAIRS 2006 – 2008
Voorhees College – Denmark, South Carolina; www.voorhees.edu
Reports to the President of the College and serves as a Member of the Cabinet;
Serves as principal administrative officer for all Business and Fiscal Affairs of the College;
Serves as staff to the Business Affairs Committee of the Board;
Responsible for control of all college funds;
Analyzes financial statements and recommends corrective action regarding financial matters;