Executive Director, Accounting & Financial Operations

Executive Director, Accounting & Financial Operations

Department: Accounting & Financial Operations

Location: District Administration

Reports To: Vice President, Finance & Business Services

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req5109

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: Standard College Hours

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Strategically manages and directs the accounting systems and operations of the College, including student accounting (billing, student accounting, third-party accounts receivables); general accounting (payroll processing, accounts payable, grants accounting and financial reporting); restricted accounting; accounting classification structure; financial recording; accounting policies and procedures, regulatory compliance; and related internal and external reporting requirements. Provides administrative and management support for the College and Foundation financial accounting system. Serves as primary lead for College and Foundation external financial audits.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepares reports required by the Ohio Board of Regents, the State Auditor, Government Finance Officers Association, ie: Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the Popular Annual Financial report, external / internal constituents, and stakeholders, etc.

• Directs, manages and coordinates the financial reporting and analyses for the College and Foundation in compliance with GASB, FASB and College financial policies and procedures

• Evaluates and coordinates financial systems and transactions of the College to ensure compliance with regulatory and institutional requirements

• Develops and implements standard monthly and year-end closing processes that result in preparation of interim and year-end financial statements

• Identifies and implements improvements in various processes to gain effectiveness and efficiency. Studies and evaluates accounting operations and leads system design enhancement projects using resources internal and external to the department

• Directs, manages and coordinates processing of payroll for the College as well as all required reporting in regards to tax and retirement filings

• Directs and manages accounts payable process and looks to identify and implement process improvements

• Supervises assigned staff, including recruitment and hiring, directing work and evaluating, motivating and coaching performance

• Performs other related duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

o Significant related experience may substitute for education

• Certified Public Accountant

• Minimum of ten years of progressively responsible experience in accounting and financial reporting

• Demonstrated experience effectively utilizing accounting and financial systems

• Demonstrated experience hiring, training, developing, scheduling, supervising and managing the work performance of others

• Demonstrated experience effectively developing strategies and making decisions that have significant, broad implications on the management and operations of a division (or equivalent business area)

• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness requiring dynamic and analytical problem solving methods in a variety of situations

• Strong communication and analytical skills

• Minimum 5 years of management experience

• Ability to act as a change agent and build a positive environment for change

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of accounting theories, concepts and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

• Possess technical expertise in GASB and FASB

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of payroll and retirement regulatory theories, concepts and practices with the ability to apply in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

• Possess in-depth knowledge of vendor selection through request for proposal processes

• Possess strong supervisory and conflict resolution skills

• Demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively in complex business situations

• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently

• Possess excellent organizational and prioritization skills

• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail

• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes

• Proven leadership skills and ability to foster a team environment and work collaboratively

• Demonstrated advanced Project Management skills

• Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint

• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects

• Ability to facilitate top-level collaboration while managing sensitive issues

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality

• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Collaboration

• Continuous Improvement

• Quality of Work

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Communication

• Service Focus

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability

• Time Utilization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master's degree in a related field

• Demonstrated Public Accounting and auditing experience

• Demonstrated experience managing budgets

• Demonstrated experience working in a public sector environment

• Demonstrated experience in a collective bargaining environment

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;

• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type;

• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.