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;