UNIV - Accounting/Fiscal Manager III - Controllers Office

Medical University of South Carolina

3d • Remote

About The Position

Directs the management of the University's Financial Reporting & Cash Management areas. Oversees accounting services and internal controls. Leads the planning and implementation of accounting policies and procedures, ensures compliance with GAAP and federal/state/local reporting requirements, and oversees audits and program compliance. Directs financial analysis and planning and manages the preparation and interpretation of annual and interim financial reports for internal and external stakeholders. Directs the University's Financial Reporting and Cash Management functions, leading a team of 10 FTEs. Develops and oversees standard financial accounting systems, including the recording, processing, and compiling of financial data not captured through normal accounting processes. Oversees through supervisory personnel the following functions: accounting services, capital projects and lease accounting, and cash management. Ensures proper internal control procedures are developed. Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of accounting policies and procedures applicable to the financial needs of the agency and all agency programs. Oversees a large staff of professional accounting personnel engaged in complex accounting work covering state and federal statewide programs. Oversees and ensures program compliance and financial audits; directs financial analysis and planning. Directs agency conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and reporting requirements of federal, state, and local agencies; keeps abreast of changes in external and internal reporting requirements. Directs the preparation, analysis, and interpretation of annual and interim financial reports to assist both internal and external users in decision-making.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with multiple accounting courses and seven years of experience directing accounting, auditing, banking, or finance functions.
• Some positions may require certification as a Certified Professional Accountant.
• Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Controller/Assistant Controller and Chief Financial Officer on debt refinancing and calculate State Institution Bond debt payment requirements.
• Directs the Tax-Exempt Bond Compliance program for the University to ensure that the University policies and practices comply with state and federal laws, administer guidelines and procedures for post-bond issuance compliance, and oversee guidelines and procedures for bond-related record retention, design, preparation, and maintenance of periodic reports documenting how the University is in compliance with tax-exempt bond requirements.
• Ensure the EPMS process is completed fairly and in accordance with State and University requirements.
• Oversee an active environment of process improvement.
• Establish realistic operational goals for the department and consistently meet them. Establish sound operating policies and procedures for the department.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of regulations related to financial reporting, cash management, capital project administration, leases, and University policies and procedures, as well as federal and state rules and regulations. Advises management of changes to accounting pronouncements and their impact.
• Provides technical expertise to University departments, the Authority, and other related entities. Ensures the development and implementation of a comprehensive education/re-education program for all employees responsible for departmental financial activities within the Medical University.
• Directs the annual external audit and prepares the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report on the fiscal activities of the University; performs duties requiring the analysis of broad issues having financial impact to the University and provides technical/management guidance on financial reporting for the University. Oversees the general accounting systems and cash management areas of the University. Directs the management of the University's Capital Project Administration and Leases Department to ensure the accounting of capital projects and property leases of the University in compliance with state and federal regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees