Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant

Job Title:

Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant

Department:
Finance and Administration

Reports To:

Vice President of Finance and Administration

Functional Oversight:
Comptroller

The Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant is responsible for the technical

execution of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions of the College. This

role serves as the institution’s primary subject matter expert in FASB notforprofit accounting,

financial systems, and regulatory reporting.

The Director executes accounting operations and prepares all financial reports, operating

under policies and governance established by the Vice President of Finance and Administration.

• A. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations
  Direct and execute the monthend and yearend close processes, ensuring fully
  reconciled general ledger balances.
  Prepare all required FASBcompliant financial statements, including Statements of
  Financial Position, Activities, and Cash Flows.
  Maintain handson ownership of the Jenzabar ERP general ledger module, chart of
  accounts, and reconciliations.
• B. Audit Preparation & Technical Liaison
  Serve as the primary technical audit liaison, producing audit schedules, work papers,
  footnotes, and reconciliations.
  Support external auditors by responding to technical requests and documenting
  accounting treatments.
  Implement audit recommendations approved by the Vice President.
• C. Accreditation & Regulatory Reporting
  Lead preparation of SACSCOC financial indicators, UNAEP calculations, and
  multiyear trend analyses.
  Compile and submit financial data for IPEDS, Title IV, and state reporting, subject to
  approval.
• D. Operational Accounting Oversight
  Direct daily Accounts Payable workflows, ensuring accurate coding, timely
  disbursement, and compliance with policy.
  Perform independent postprocessing payroll reviews to validate general ledger
  postings, benefit allocations, and tax compliance.
  Collaborate with the Contracts & Grants Accountant to reconcile restricted and
  unrestricted funds and support Single Audit SEFA documentation.
• E. Executive Financial Support
  Provide analytical support for cash flow analysis, forecasts, and Board reporting.
  Translate accounting data into executive level financial insights for senior leadership.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's in

Accounting (MAcc) or MBA preferred.

Professional Certification:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential highly

preferred due to FASB and audit preparation requirements.

Experience:

3+ years of progressive accounting experience in higher education or a

complex not-for-profit setting.

Supervisory

Experience:

2+ years of experience leading professional accounting

staff (e.g., Accounts Payable or Payroll functions).

ERP Proficiency:
Solid hands‑on experience using the Jenzabar ERP system for

general ledger and financial reporting.

Regulatory Expertise:
Deep operational understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically the

FASB not‑for-profit financial standards (ASU 2016-14).

Excel

Skills:

Advanced skill in data manipulation, including pivot tables, XLOOKUPs,

and multi‑year financial modeling.

Communication:
Clear written and verbal skills needed to present technical financial

data directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and other senior leadership.