Director of Financial Reporting

Salary: $70,550.00 Annually Location: Normal Job Number: 202300798 Department: Office of the Comptroller Description Summary: This professional leadership accounting position requiring an advanced skill-set and ability to lead and display extreme initiative and management oversight. This position reports to the Comptroller. Examples of Duties Essential Duties and Responsibilities: This position will work closely with the Comptroller assuming the lead role in the technical direction in preparation of financial reports and maintain the integrity of general ledger data to enable informed decision making by management and University stakeholders. This position must collaborate and partner with campus academic and administrative staff to continually improve accounting processes and reporting. The individual will work closely with audit representatives in ensuring documentation is provided timely and appropriately. Lead preparer of all internal and external financial statements The incumbent in this position must have the ability to independently resolve and/or develop recommendations for unprecedented, complex issues and problems, especially those that relate to general ledger entries, corrections and, journal entries. This position serves as a resource for others within the University in resolving unprecedented, nonstandard issues and problems related to accounting postings. The Director must be able to anticipate problems within the reporting area and develop recommendations for management resolution. This position requires in-depth knowledge and skills in financial accounting, accounting theories and principles, including generally acceptable accounting principles (GAAP) and governmental accounting (GASB) with the ability to act independently in resolving operational or management issues within Financial Reporting. This position must have a high proficient knowledge of Banner Finance, Cash Management, and Banking for daily use and is required to develop, test, and implement system changes related to job functions. Responsible for oversight and timely completion of Bank Reconciliations. Position will be responsible to serve as the Data Steward for the Comptroller's area, provide timeline and oversight to the month end and year end close operations. This position must thoroughly understand, follow, and enforce guidelines associated with internal and external governing entities. Typical Qualifications Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.): Master's degree with 3 years of related experience or a bachelor's degree in Accounting with 5-7 years of related experience is required. Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred. Experience working with integrated financial software (Ellucian Banner preferred). Experience with ERP software report writer (Argos preferred) Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Extensive experience in preparing and analyzing complex financial statements. Knowledge of the principles, theories and practices of accounting, auditing and financial management. In-depth experience with ERP systems for chart of account management and report writing. Keen understanding of GASB rules and reporting. Ability to supervise professional staff. Well-developed skills in written and oral communication. Great customer services and networking skills to work with a variety of internal and external constituents.