Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, including general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll accounting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and institutional accounting policies.
• Manage year-end close processes and coordinate external audit activities.

Budgeting & Analysis

• Assist leadership with annual budget development and forecasting.
• Monitor departmental budgets; provide variance analysis and financial insights to campus stakeholders.
• Support grant and restricted fund accounting, ensuring proper tracking and reporting.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to protect institutional assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, including Title IV and other higher-education funding requirements.
• Develop and update accounting policies and procedures in alignment with institutional goals.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff; support training and professional development.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for financial inquiries from academic and administrative departments.
• Promote a culture of customer service, accuracy, and accountability within the Finance Office.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a higher-education environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, and audit processes.