Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting - Business Office

APU seeks employees who desire to contribute to our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is edifying to God and one another.

Under the direction of the Controller, the Manager, Accounting and Financial Reporting will be the primary person responsible for overseeing the financial activity of the University. Oversees the daily operations of the financial accounting services department, financial record-keeping, financial reporting, and related auditing functions to assure complete, accurate and timely accounting and reporting of financial statements in accordance with GAAP and GASB/FASB standards, covenant guidelines, federal, state, county and district requirements.

Supervises accounting staff, provides training and evaluates performance. Ensures accurate and complete monthly balance sheet reconciliation. Oversees and directs all period-end closing activities including the review and approval of journal entries.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Finance required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, MBA or CPA or equivalent professional experience preferred.

• Three to seven years accounting experience in a not-for-profit or higher education institution (fund accounting).
• Two or more years demonstrated skill in employee supervision.
• Strong technical skills with the ability to query data.
• Three or more years hands‑on experience and demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems;
  People Soft Finance module preferred.
• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and GASB/FASB standards.
• Knowledge/Experience in preparing complex financial statements and reports; understand and interpret laws and rules; communicate effectively with others inside and outside the unit, including conveying complex and technical professional accounting information to non‑Accountants.

• Manages a team of accountants and student workers.
• Manages the Chart of Accounts for the University, establishing new codes and ensuring that fund/account combinations are appropriate. In partnership with the Budget Manager, upkeeps the account definitions for staff.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and external agencies (FASB, GAAP, etc.).
• Effectively manages the period‑end closing process including monitoring, reviewing and verifying accounting transactions for accuracy, timeliness and adequacy of supporting documentation.
• Verifies the accuracy and validity of complex accounting transactions; prepares entries to correct accounting errors and performs regular review of daily journal entries.
• Responsible for monthly and year‑end closings.
• Creates and maintains financial calendar to inform parties of necessary deadline adherence for the monthly, quarterly and yearly financial closings.
• Oversees banking, cash management, investments, and taxes, financial services accounting functions and reconciliations.
• Works closely with student financial services (SFS) on draw down of loan funds from various governmental agencies.
• Serves as a resource for funding agencies and SFS to provide requested or required financial information and reports. Clarify or research issues as necessary.
• Oversees research of outstanding reconciliation items ensuring that correcting entries are prepared.
• Reviews monthly transactions recorded to the financial statements to ensure accurate reporting.
• Monitors and ensures timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance, providing GAAP, FASB and GASB interpretation particularly in regard to non‑profit accounting.
• Identifies actual or potential problems and performs corrective action.
• Contributes in the development and documentation of business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls, to ensure compliance with University policies and ensure staff adherence.
• Participates in the design and installation of financial systems upgrades and required testing and…