Manager of General Accounting
4 months ago
The Manager of General Accounting will play a pivotal role in overseeing all aspects of financial accounting operations within the University. This role involves ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with accounting principles and university policies. The manager will report to the Director of General and State accounting, lead a team of accounting professionals, and work closely with various departments to support financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of financial accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely closure of financial records. Oversee the preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts, ensuring timely and accurate recording of financial transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and university policies. Manage the month-end closing processes. Ensure timely and accurate reports are submitted to the Virginia Department of Accounts as required. Provide insightful monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial analyses, highlighting key performance areas. Coordinate and review journal entries, ensuring proper classification and documentation of transactions. Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within the finance function, implementing best practices.
Serve as a key liaison with other university departments, providing financial accounting expertise and collaboration on projects. Supervise and mentor the general accounting team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence. Stay abreast of changes in accounting standards, regulations, and industry best practices, and ensure compliance and integration into university accounting practices. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by senior management.
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree required (Graduate degree preferred) in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, management, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years required, 8 years preferred demonstrating progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 4 years in a leadership capacity. Active CPA license is strongly preferred. Experience in the higher education sector or non-profit organizations preferred. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite; experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends. Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and regulatory compliance.
Preferred Competencies:
Strong attention to detail Efficient in troubleshooting accounting issues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills for reporting insights and recommendations. Capable of managing multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Able to meet deadlines while ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory Capability to develop and interpret advanced report requirements. Strong ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Ability to provide guidance and training to team members. Influences decision-making through data-driven insights. Demonstrated experience mentoring and leading a team of professional team members.
Anticipated Hiring Range: $100K - $130k per year commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity.
The University of Virginia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion. UVA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The University strives to be a place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay, and to perform to their highest potential.
An in-person presence is preferred, hybrid will be considered.
This position will remain open until filled. This is an Exempt level, benefited position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For questions about the position or the application process, please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at
Please apply through the University job board, Careers at UVA , and search for R0061128 .
Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching ‘Find Jobs’ or through their ‘Jobs Hub’. Applicants must complete an application online with the following documents: a resume and cover letter.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Experience: At least five years of experience in an accounting function with some supervisory experience.
Licensure: None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
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