Dir, Accounting

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Position Number SE1992.00000 Position Title Dir, Accounting Job Type Staff FT/PT Full-Time Employee Class Description ProfStaff General Position Description

Assists the Assistant Vice President for Financial Services in directing the supervision of the financial operations of the college by performing a wide range of professional accounting duties which requires knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and Governmental Accounting Standards Board statements.

Flexible Work Arrangement Grade 1625 Exemption Status Exempt Posting Number S2387P Location(s) Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)

Monday

• Friday: 8:00am

• 5:00pm

Please Note: This position will operate in a primarily remote environment with the exception of occasional on-site trainings or meetings.

Number of Vacancies 1 Posting Start Date 07/02/2024 Posting End Date Open Until Filled Yes Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/34598

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details

No, this position is not grant-funded.

Salary Range $80,000-$95,000 per year

Essential Job Functions

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1.Monitors financial transactions recorded in the accounting records to ensure integrity of financial data.

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2.Coordinates and schedules financial activities for the fiscal year to ensure financial reports are submitted on a timely basis to meet college and external agency deadlines.

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3.Prepares, analyzes, and evaluates financial reports to monitor financial status and identify any unusual fiscal anomalies.

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4.Completes financial reports as required by the Florida Auditor General and other external agencies.

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5.Reviews all financial reports for accuracy, consistency, and validity before submitting to college and agency users.

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6.Ensures college fiscal policies and procedures are compliance with applicable State and Federal regulations, and enforces these policies and procedures.

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7.Reviews financial related audit trails, internal controls, and other mechanisms consist with the principles of sound financial management. Plans and directs the design and implementation of improved financial procedures based on review.

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8.Verifies compliance with state, federal, and local agency fiscal requirements.

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9.Supervises assigned departmental staff; establish schedules and assigned tasks; monitors and evaluates staff performance.

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10. Serves as an informational resource to other college departments by providing financial technical and advisory assistance.

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11. Directs the college cash management program and recommends investment strategies.

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12. Represents the Assistant Vice President, Financial Services as needed.

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13. This is a position of special trust and requires the individual hired to successfully undergo an extensive criminal background check including finger printing.

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14. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Drivers License Requirement

Drivers License Requirement Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Required Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution. Required Field of Study

Accounting, finance, or related business field.

Other Required Qualifications

Supervisory experience.

Required License/Certification

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education & Field of Study

Masters of Business Administration from a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Type of Experience

Progressively responsible experience in educational or similar business office environment.

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Excel) and other accounting related software, and other standard office equipment including the Internet.

Preferred Licenses/Certification

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or related professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting, and working knowledge of Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) statements.

Ability to collect, organize, synthesize, analyze and present information in a meaningful way.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to handle multiple priorities, follow complex directions, and take initiative independently.

Ability to maintain good working relationships with college staff and external partners.

Ability to develop and produce complete work products by established deadline.

Ability to travel occasionally.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse community and meet the needs of diverse student populations.

Working Conditions

General Working Conditions

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. The employee will routinely operate standard office equipment including but not limited to computers, keyboards, mouse, phones, photocopiers, printers, scanners, filing cabinets, and fax machines. While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Typical physical competencies include but are not limited to frequently remaining stationary, moving, reaching, positioning self and occasionally ascending/descending, lifting/moving objects weighing between 5-15 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; type/keyboard; and talk or hear. This job also entails frequently communicating, discerning, and exchanging information. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Cognitive abilities include but are not limited to frequently using discretion, judgment, reasoning, memory, learning, maintaining confidentiality, comprehension, problem-solving, and decision-making.

The typical work environment, and physical and cognitive demands listed above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The College has a process to identify and make available reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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