Dir Financial Accounting & Reporting

Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting

Job

Location:

Augusta University, Augusta, GA

Employment Type:

Full Time, Days/M-F.

The Director of Financial Accounting and Reporting provides operational leadership and technical expertise for the university's financial accounting, reporting, and general ledger functions within the Finance division. Reporting to the Assistant Controller for Financial Accounting and Reporting, this position oversees core accounting operations, supervises key accounting and financial reporting staff, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of institutional financial data.

• Provide operational leadership for the Financial Accounting and Reporting unit to ensure effective execution of accounting operations, reporting processes, and financial system activities.
• Supervise the Accounting Manager and Manager of Financial Information Systems and Reporting.
• Monitor departmental workloads and ensure appropriate allocation of responsibilities across accounting, asset, and financial systems teams.
• Assign and coordinate work activities across teams to support financial accounting, reporting, and financial system operations.
• Plan, coordinate, and ensure successful execution of departmental projects and initiatives.
• Ensure cross-training and operational coverage for critical accounting functions.
• Assist with personnel management, including coaching, performance evaluations, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Develop and maintain business procedures, process documentation, and job aids to ensure consistent and compliant financial processes.
• Support the Assistant Controller in maintaining strong internal controls and effective accounting operations across the department.

• Provide oversight and direction for accounting operations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the university's general ledger and financial data.
• Oversee general ledger activities including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and subsystem journal integration.
• Review and approve accounting entries, reconciliations, and financial transactions prepared by accounting staff.
• Monitor accounting transactions from financial subsystems including accounts payable, travel and expense, and other modules.
• Ensure accounting transactions comply with GASB standards.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies or financial system issues affecting the general ledger.
• Maintain internal controls, data validation processes, and segregation of duties within accounting system.

• Provide leadership and oversight for financial system administration, reporting tools, and asset-related accounting processes.
• Oversee the financial system administration and system security and ensure financial system functions, data management activities, and asset accounting processes are accurate and compliant.
• Monitor system security processes, user access, segregation of duties, and system audits.
• Oversee testing and implementation of system upgrades, enhancements, and reporting tools.
• Ensure appropriate training resources and documentation for finance staff and campus users regarding financial systems and asset accounting processes.

• Support preparation and review of institutional financial reports and regulatory submissions.
• Assist in preparation and review of schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for annual financial statements.
• Review staff-prepared financial reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Assist with federal, state, and system-level reporting requirements.
• Support analysis and preparation of financial data for institutional reporting and data requests.

• Provide functional and operational support for implementation and stabilization of the university's enterprise financial system.
• Serve as a key operational resource during Workday implementation.
• Provide subject matter expertise to inform system configuration, workflow design, and reporting…