Director of Financial Reporting

Director of Financial Reporting

Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Position Details

Classification Information
Position Classification Title
Assistant Controller

FLSA
Exempt

Position Class
81879

Position Overview
Position Summary
The Director of Financial Reporting will assist units within the Division of Finance and Administration, including review, analysis, and transaction recommendations, as necessary (i.e.. Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Fiscal Year End Financial processes, reporting, and audit). In addition to accounting expertise, this position requires excellent applicable system database understanding, as well as, effective usage of reporting tools, such as, TOAD, WebFocus, and Excel Pivot Tables.

The Director of Financial Reporting must be able to effectively interpret the State Budget Manual, directives from UNC System Office, Office of State Controller, Office of State Auditors and other governing agencies to effectively facilitate compliance within systems and procedures of Finance and Administration. This position provides leadership and support to the accountants (2).

The Director of Financial Reporting must have a good understanding of the operational side of the University and its systems (Ellucian Banner, NCFS, WebFocus, Core banking) to ensure that all financial information is properly recorded each day. This position's responsibilities include, but are not limited to managing the accountants, assisting the Controller, and completing year end and financial reporting transactions. The Director of Financial Reporting must have excellent communication skills within a team environment to effectively work with the leadership committee in leading the responsible areas to be effective and efficient.

The Director of Financial Reporting will be responsible for supervising applicable professional staff to ensure effective fulfillment of the above responsibilities.

Operations
Perform functional detail analysis and review, which requires knowledge of operations. Facilitates management with oversight for WSSU's financial operations and capital improvement funds, WSSU's financial and business policy and compliance, electronic commerce initiatives, financial reporting integration activities (i.e. ACFR, Financial Reporting, IPEDS, NCFS,FDM etc.) and Business Service's operations for WSSU programs.

Effectively participate in key roles during the Year End processes, as well as intermittent reporting initiatives.

Operational improvements, policies and procedures maintenance, and training
Assists management with assessment of new and improving technologies, which would rely heavily upon accounting skills as well as technology. Understand the daily procedures and make up-to-date recommendations for all responsible areas, (Disbursement Services, and Accounting. Recurring review with functional leadership of enhanced policies, procedures, and guidelines, as applicable, to better ensure effectiveness and compliance.

Supervision
Assist with daily journal entries, monthly bank reconciliations, update policy and procedures, help with requests from management.
Assists Controller with operations of the respective units, as applicable.

Approvals
Approve all core banking, NCFS, journal entries, maintain the independent contractor forms.

Effectively assists with questions, solve problems, accordingly. Be detailed orientated when approving journal entries, disbursement requests, etc.

Be able to efficiently explain questions when leading staff to a resolution.

Position Information
Position Number
001969

Working Position Title
Director of Financial Reporting

Building and Room No.
1604-B Lowery Street, Room 206

Appointment Type
Permanent Full-Time

If Time Limited.
No

Appointment Length.
12

Requirements and Preferences
Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies
Not Mandatory

Normal Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Overtime and weekends as required, such as during peak periods of Business Units (i.e. Fiscal Year End activities)

Department Required Skills
Graduation with Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field. A minimum of 5-7 years related experience, preferably in higher education, component unit of a state agency or other non-profit environment. Experience with complex integrated financial ERP (Banner preferred) and related systems.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
A Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field is preferred.

A Certificate in Public Accounting or Management Accounting is preferred

Must have knowledge of financial reporting and/or supporting of the systems, including being able to interpret and analyze complex accounting/financial data to reach logical conclusions. Must have excellent leadership and managerial skills, as well as a working knowledge of business and university administration processes.

Must have proficiency of Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel, including effective utilization of pivot tables within Excel.

Must have experience in understanding the financial ERP systems (Banner, Webfocus, Core Banking, NCFS, Works) . Must have excellent interpersonal verbal and written skills and be able to work effectively independently, as well as, within a team environment.

Required License or Certification

Valid US Driver's License
No

Commercial Driver's License Required
No

Physical Required
No

List any other medical/drug tests required

Posting Details

Posting Details
Internal Posting Only
No

Time Limited Position
No

Appointment Length
12 months

Salary
Commensurate with education and experience

Open Date
02/25/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions Summary

Please Note: A criminal background check will be conducted on candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency and T&E requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be competed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered. Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position. Your application for the position will not be complete until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
   • Public Job Posting
   • Internal Job Posting
   • Agency Referral
   • Advertisement/Publication
   • Personal Referral
   • Website
   • Other

Applicant Document

Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. References List

Optional Documents

1. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD-214)
2. Unofficial Transcript

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