Executive Director, Financial Reporting

Minimum Requirements and Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in Accounting/ Business Administration or equivalent and six or more years of experience. Experience in financial statement preparation and employee management is also required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation

• Experience working with large integrated accounting systems in a governmental organization

• Experience with accounting standard implementation

• Experience working with GASB and/or FASB higher education institutions

• Experience with accounting for leases and software subscriptions under GASB

1. Knowledge of general accounting and auditing principles and practices and the ability to interpret and apply to the College and related entities

2. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, as well as accounting systems proficiency, from both an accounting and information systems perspective

3. Effective communication, analytical and organizational skills

4. Ability to exercise good judgment in applying and interpreting policies, procedures and regulations

5. Ability to train/teach others one-on-one or in groups

6. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other staff members and the college community and interact with all levels of management and staff

7. Ability to continuously monitor and analyze the administrative information system and suggest improvements

8. Ability to make complex journal entries and produce financial statements from a trial balance

9. Understanding and appreciation of internal control measures and processes

10. Excellent supervisory and interpersonal skills

General Function

Plans, manages and directs the activities related to financial reporting, general ledger systems and general ledger training. Ensures compliance with accounting, audit, and regulatory requirements from the Office of the State Controller, the State Auditor, the North Carolina Community College System Office, Governmental Accounting Standards Board, Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other statutory organizations.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manages the operation and maintenance of the general ledger system, including open and close of fiscal years. Responsible for the integrity of the general ledger data and for monitoring all systems that flow data into the general ledger.

2. Provides guidance to divisions and departments on accounting policies and procedures; answers inquiries on complex technical issues. Performs accounting research as needed.

3. Responsible for interpreting and implementing new accounting standards issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB).

4. Prepares and/or reviews all internal and external financial reports. Verifies compliance with state and local governmental agencies. Provides support for all financial reporting issues.

5. Provides accounting oversite and reporting guidance with regards to Central Piedmont Community College Services Corporation.

6. Prepares and/or reviews the SABS (Station Activity Benchmarking Survey), SAS (Station Activity Survey), AFR (Annual Financial Report) and other internal and external reports required for WTVI-PBS Charlotte. Ensures financial data is accurately reported and submitted on time.

7. Provides accounting and reporting guidance with regards to WTVI-PBS Charlotte accounting and Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) grant guidelines.

8. Prepares the college’s and other necessary annual financial statements. Serves as the College financial contact with the Office of the State Auditor and the Office of the State Controller for all matters concerning financial statement preparation, Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR), year-end closeout and any necessary communications.

9. Responsible for coordination of the year-end audit process for the College, WTVI- PBS Charlotte, and Central Piedmont Community College Services Corporation.

10. Supervises assigned departmental staff; establishes schedules and assigns tasks; monitors and evaluates staff performance.

11. Responsible for maintenance of inventory and accounting related to all leases and software subscriptions in accordance with GASB 87, Leases, and GASB 96, Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements, respectively.

12. Manages the college’s fixed asset inventory control process, including implementing and monitoring proper labeling, tracking movements, record keeping and disposal of assets.

13. Develops and updates procedure documents as needed.

14. Serves as a representative for Financial Services on various committees, as needed

15. Data agent for Ellucian CF Module.

16. Other duties as assigned.

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Joslyn Clark

Talent Acquisition Partner, Human Resources

Central Piedmont Community College

t 704-330-2722 ext. 3910