Director of Financial Reporting Senior Accountant

Position Overview

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 and Experience

  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).

• Technical and Professional Skills

  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.