Accounting Manager, Administrative and Finance

Towson University•Towson, MD

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, analysis, audit, compliance, and process improvement. The Accounting Manager will lead and develop a team of accountants, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all financial processes. This position requires a strong understanding of GAAP, excellent analytical and communication skills, and the ability to manage complex accounting tasks.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least four years of accounting experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
Strong understanding of business processes and advanced technical accounting knowledge under Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Ability to make informed, data-driven decisions.
Demonstrated expertise in month-end close, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
Solid understanding of financial statement preparation.
Strong technical and analytical skills, including the ability to interpret complex regulations and financial information.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proven experience managing and developing staff.
High emotional intelligence is critical, with the ability to coach, guide, and provide constructive feedback, including navigating challenging conversations, to support team performance and collaboration across internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced Excel proficiency.
Strong critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA
Knowledge of PeopleSoft
Knowledge of Oracle

Responsibilities

Supervise accountants, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
Assign work, manage deadlines, and ensure accuracy and completeness of deliverables.
Develop staff capabilities through structured guidance and ongoing training.
Develop training materials and videos where needed.
Promote consistency and standardization across accounting processes.
Monitor and keep track of document workflows, inefficiencies, controls.
Prepare and review financial statements (monthly, quarterly, interim and year end) and related schedules.
Review and monitor monthly close activities, including review of journal entries and variance analysis.
Ensure reconciliations are completed timely and accurately working in partnership with the other Accounting Manager role.
Support preparation of audit schedules and respond to auditor inquiries.
Develop and maintain accounting metrics to report to Asst Controller and Controller (i.e. close status updates, percentage of completion, etc.)
Manage month, interim and year end calendar, checklist meetings and progress.
Assist with regular review of reconciliations, balance sheet and ARCs.
Identify errors, research discrepancies, and implement corrective actions.
Review and evaluate financial data and account balances for accuracy, completeness, and reasonableness, proactively identifying risks and communicating findings effectively.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, USM and state policies, and internal controls.
Assist with implementation of new accounting standards and system requirements.
Maintain documentation and support audit readiness throughout the year.
Coordinate review and collaboration with other Accounting Manager to determine what needs to be reviewed and tracked.
Utilize Stratus, PeopleSoft, and other systems to support reporting and analysis.
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
Support testing system upgrades and new business processes.
Collaborate with campus departments to resolve accounting issues and improve workflows.