Director of Finance And Accounting

Founded in 1870 by a woman, Bathsheba

A. Benedict, Benedict College is a private co-educational liberal arts institution with over 1,700 students enrolled in its 26 baccalaureate degree programs and 2 master's degree programs. Defying trends, Benedict College maintains a nearly equal male and female student population. This Midlands HBCU has welcomed students from all 46 counties in South Carolina, 30 states across America, and 26 countries around the world.

The Director of Financial Accounting & Reporting/Controller is primarily accountable for the overall supervision of the general ledger, payroll accounting functions, cashier, and budget functions of the College. The position is responsible for ensuring the financial integrity of the College’s accounting and budgeting functions. This position is responsible for maintenance of the College’s general ledger month end close process, financial statement preparation and analysis, internal and external financial reporting requirements, and the budgeting process.

Financial integrity is to be maintained by giving attention to and ensuring adherence to accounting principles and the approved budgets for the College. This position is accountable for making sure accounting transactions are in line with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) procedures and that budget requests follow the College’s budgeting guidelines.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in business administration, accounting, finance, or closely related field.
• A Master’s degree or professional certification as a CPA or CMA is preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in accounting, finance, reporting and analysis the demonstrate increasing responsibility within accounting. Minimum of three (3) years experienced reporting to senior level management.
• Experience in higher education or a closely related field is preferred.

• Strong analytical, process management, and problem-solving skills.
• Management skills, particularly problem-solving and decision-making.
• Organizational and supervisory skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Basic know of other Microsoft Office products such as Access, One Drive. One Drive, and Share Point.
• Experience with Jenzabar or other higher education ERPs is preferred.
• Ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
• Extraordinary customer service and quality attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and changing environment and multi-task and establish priorities.
• Ability to work effectively across organization and functional boundaries.
• Ability to meet deadlines, adhere to schedules, and complete job responsibilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal and time management skills
• Exhibit initiative, responsibility, and flexibility.

• Review monthly general ledger transactions, financial statements and budget reports for the Total College
• Provide financial statements and written analysis for the College’s financial statements on a monthly basis and for quarterly Board meetings
• Provide internal and external financial reporting for routine and compliance purposes
• Identify accounting and budgetary issues and advise management as appropriate
• Manage the set-up of General Ledger Accounts, Transaction Codes, etc. to ensure accurate Financial Statement reporting
• Provide cash forecasts and analysis for cash source and usage tracking for management and Board reporting
• Provide daily cash balance reporting for management
• Provide bi-weekly updates for the areas (general ledger, payroll, cashier, budget) under the financial accounting and reporting function
• Advise management on findings from analyses of accounting, financial and budget reporting
• Review and provide analysis monthly for budget reports for each Division with Division VP’s
• Provide written analyses of budget vs. actual results for Total College and each Division for monthly and Board reporting
• Assist the Divisions in preparing forecasts and budgets for revenue…