Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant

Job Title: Director of Financial Reporting &; Senior AccountantDepartment: Finance and AdministrationReports To: Vice President of Finance and AdministrationFunctional Oversight: ComptrollerPosition OverviewThe Director of Financial Reporting & Senior Accountant is responsible for the technicalexecution of accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions of the College. Thisrole serves as the institution’s primary subjectmatter expert in FASB notforprofit accounting,financial systems, and regulatory reporting.The Director executes accounting operations and prepares all financial reports, operatingunder policies and governance established by the Vice President of Finance andAdministration.Primary ResponsibilitiesA. Financial Reporting & Accounting Operations Direct and execute the monthend and yearend close processes, ensuring fullyreconciled general ledger balances. Prepare all required FASBcompliant financial statements, including Statements ofFinancial Position, Activities, and Cash Flows. Maintain handson ownership of the Jenzabar ERP general ledger module, chart ofaccounts, and reconciliations.B. Audit Preparation & Technical Liaison Serve as the primary technical audit liaison, producing audit schedules, workpapers,footnotes, and reconciliations. Support external auditors by responding to technical requests and documentingaccounting treatments. Implement audit recommendations approved by the Vice President.C. Accreditation & Regulatory Reporting Lead preparation of SACSCOC financial indicators, UNAEP calculations, andmultiyear trend analyses. Compile and submit financial data for IPEDS, Title IV, and state reporting, subject toapproval.D. Operational Accounting Oversight Direct daily Accounts Payable workflows, ensuring accurate coding, timelydisbursement, and compliance with policy. Perform independent postprocessing payroll reviews to validate general ledgerpostings, benefit allocations, and tax compliance. Collaborate with the Contracts & Grants Accountant to reconcile restricted andunrestricted 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 executivelevel financial insights for senior leadership.Required Qualifications & SkillsEducation and Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Master's inAccounting (MAcc) or MBA preferred. Professional Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential highlypreferred due to FASB and audit preparation requirements. Experience: 3+ years of progressive accounting experience in higher education or acomplex not-for-profit setting. Supervisory Experience: 2+ years of experience leading professional accountingstaff (e.g., Accounts Payable or Payroll functions).Technical and Professional Skills ERP Proficiency: Solid hands-on experience using the Jenzabar ERP system forgeneral ledger and financial reporting. Regulatory Expertise: Deep operational understanding of U.S. GAAP, specifically theFASB 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 financialdata directly to the VP of Finance and Administration and other senior leadership.