Dir Financial Accounting & Reporting

Dir Financial Accounting & Reporting

Location:

Augusta University – Health Sciences Campus, 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912.

Job  – Full‑Time, Regular Position.

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, the Director oversees core accounting operations, supervises staff, and ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of institutional financial data.

• Provide operational leadership for the Financial Accounting and Reporting unit.
• Supervise the Accounting Manager and Manager of Financial Information Systems and Reporting.
• Monitor departmental workloads and allocate responsibilities across teams.
• 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, coaching, performance evaluations, and resolution of personnel issues.
• Develop and maintain business procedures, process documentation, and job aids.
• Support the Assistant Controller in maintaining strong internal controls across the department.

• Oversee general ledger activities, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, and subsystem journal integration.
• Approve accounting entries and reconciliations prepared by staff.
• Ensure compliance with GASB standards and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain internal controls, data validation processes, and segregation of duties within the accounting system.

• Lead the administration of financial systems, reporting tools, and asset‑related accounting processes.
• Ensure system security, user access, and segregation of duties.
• Oversee testing and implementation of system upgrades, enhancements, and reporting tools.
• Develop training resources and documentation for finance staff and campus users.

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

• Support implementation and stabilization of the university’s enterprise financial system.
• Serve as a key resource during Workday implementation.
• Provide subject‑matter expertise for system configuration and workflow design.
• Assist with development and validation of financial data structures, including chart of accounts and reporting hierarchies.
• Support data conversion, validation, and reconciliation during system migration.
• Participate in system testing to ensure accurate transactions and reporting.
• Develop documentation, job aids, and training resources.
• Lead operational stabilization of accounting and reporting processes post‑go‑live.

• Assist the Assistant Controller and liaison with external auditors and the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts.
• Coordinate audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit requests.
• Review financial data and ledgers for accuracy before audit.

• Provide accounting expertise for institutional financial initiatives.
• Support departmental and institutional initiatives led by senior finance leadership.
• Participate in projects involving financial reporting improvements, policy updates, or system enhancements.

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Finance division.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum five years of managerial experience…