Job Posting Title:
Executive Director of AccountingPosition Type:Professional / Unclassified

   

Department:LSUA Chancellor - Division of Finance and Administration (Amanda L Cain (00005157))

   

Work Location:LSU - Alexandria

   

Pay Grade:Professional

   

Job Description:JOB DESCRIPTION – Executive Director of Accounting

 

DEPARTMENT:            Finance

POSITION TITLE:        Executive Director of Accounting

SUPERVISOR:             Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administrative Services 

PURPOSE: The Executive Director of Accounting oversees all accounting services at the University.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 - Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll allocations, and month-end or year-end close processes.

- Ensure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) rules, and federal or state regulations.

- Provide daily oversight and direction to the Accounting, Student Accounting, and Bursar Department staff.

- Assist in the planning, development and management of university finances.

- Manage university financial reports in conjunction with LSU Baton Rouge.

- Provide high level oversight of all university finances including all funding sources: Unrestricted, Restricted, Auxiliary, Sponsored Programs, Agency, and Private funding.

- Manage Department of Education fund processing.

- Provide communication to the campus community regarding information from within the department.

- Maintain content on the Accounting Services website. Update as needed with current information such as tuition and fees, refund dates, payment due dates, and important announcements.

- Research, analyze, and compile information to prepare reports.

- Provides/assists LSU Baton Rouge Accounting team for all year-end financial information and any other required reports.

- Assists with bank reconciliations.

- Prepares monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for Board of Regents and LSU Baton Rouge.

- Administrative access to financial software for updates as needed.

- Oversees the quarterly accounts receivable submission to OSRAP.

- Oversees the submission of the form 1098-T.

- Assist Director of Student Accounting and Bursar with any student issues.

- Reconciliation of Power Campus to Workday.

- Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Bachelor’s Degree in any field with a minimum of three (3) years in Higher Education Finance leadership role required.

- Extensive experience with Microsoft Excel required.

- Experience with Intuit QuickBooks preferred.

- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from university student/faculty/staff/administration, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.

- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or other University employees.

- Effective verbal and written communications skills and effective presentation skills.

- Ability to negotiate and defuse conflict.

- Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative.

 

HOURS:  Eight (8) hours per day, Monday - Friday 40 hours a week. Additional hours worked as needed.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:None

Special Instructions:Please attach a Resume/CV, a cover letter, 3 references and unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

   

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Posting Date:September 23, 2026

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):September 30, 2026

  

Additional Position Information:

Benefits - LSUA offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

   

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

   

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