Emory University

Director of Accounting - Office of the Controller

Emory University • $100K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
  • 7 years of accounting experience, including management level experience.
  • Master's degree or CPA preferred.
  • Experience in financial performance analysis in higher education or non-profit preferred.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee external audit processes and key financial documentation.
  • Manage financial reporting adjustments for quarter and year-end closes.
  • Prepare technical accounting memos for new standards.
  • Review and approve general ledger activity and changes.
  • Conduct monthly cost reporting and variance analysis.
  • Develop and maintain accounting principles for accurate financial reporting.
  • Lead staff in timely completion of accounting tasks and professional development.

Benefits

  • Regular work-from-home opportunities with a flexible schedule.
  • Collaborative work environment with senior management and external auditors.
  • Opportunities for professional development and goal-setting.
Full Job Description
Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:
  • Oversee all aspects of the financial statement external audit, including preparation and review of the financial statements and footnotes and appropriate audit documentation as well as the preparation of compliance audit footnotes, such as the A-133 Single Audit. Serves as Emory's lead contact with our external auditors.
  • Oversees all quarter and year-end financial reporting accounting adjustments
  • Manages preparation of any technical accounting memos, including in response to new financial accounting standards.
  • Oversees general ledger activity, including reviewing and approving requests and changes to general ledger chartfields.
  • Manages the preparation and review of monthly fringe cost reporting and variance analysis, including reviewing monthly entries and account reconciliations.
  • Is responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.
  • Manages staff to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation, board materials preparation, and the support of budget and forecast activities.
  • Interacts with Office of General Counsel, Emory Investment Management, the Controller, chief business officers in schools/units and senior management.
  • Oversees accounting functions, including intercompany accounting, financial reporting, balance sheet management and income statement variance analytics.
  • Ensures an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year end close.
  • Ensures the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
  • Provides staff training, handles personnel issues, and works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year; monitors professional development opportunities and participation.
  • Collaborates with the Controller and Assistant Controller on special projects and process improvements.
  • Responds to inquiries from the VP for Finance/CFO, Controller, and departments regarding financial results and special reporting requests.
  • Ensures that the institution's financial records, under area of responsibility, are maintained in compliance with policies and US GAAP.
  • Responsible for reviewing monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and other documents to ensure compliance.
  • Is involved in validating/designing accounting system suggested changes to ensure accounting requirements continue to be met.
  • Coordinates work related to both internal and external audits in the periodic review of the financial records.
  • Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field and seven years of public, non-profit or private industry accounting experience which includes management level experience.
  • Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or CPA preferred.
  • Experience analyzing financial performance and developing financial plans within a higher education or non-profit environment is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal, written, communication and leadership skills.

NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University on a flexible weekly schedule based upon business needs. Schedule is based on agreed upon guidelines of department. This role requires residency in the state of GA. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

About Emory University

Emory University is a private research university in Atlanta, Georgia. The university was founded in 1836 as Emory College and has since grown into a leading research institution with nine academic divisions. Emory University is known for its liberal arts college, professional schools, and biomedical research. The university has a diverse student body and offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs. Emory University is consistently ranked among the top 25 universities in the United States and is a member of the Association of American Universities.
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30,000 employees
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Education, Government & Non-Profit
* Ladders Estimates

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